Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-132) and index. Ch. 1.Conservation Issues and Principles --The Significance of Abode Architecture in California --Principles of Architectural Conservation --Seismic Retrofitting Issues --Life-Safety Issues --Conservation Issues --Retrofitting Objectives and Priorities --Ch. 2.Acquisition of Essential Information --The Historic Structure Report --Values Identification --Historic Structure Report Formats --Minimum Information Requirements --Summary --Ch. 3.Practical Application: Retrofit Planning and Funding --Preliminary Condition / Structural Assessments --Choosing the Appropriate Preservation Treatment --Special Circumstances --Retrofit Opportunities --The Seismic Retrofit Planning Team --Securing Funding --Ch. 4.Overview of Engineering Design --Principles of Seismic Design --The Unique Character of Adobe Buildings --Stability versus Strength -- Performance-Based Design --Current Building Codes and Design Standards.

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• LCC: TH4818
• Dewey Decimal: 693/.22

Book Details

• Language: eng
• Physical Description: xiv, 144 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
• Edition Info: (pbk.)

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