The Stone Skeleton: Structural Engineering of Masonry Architecture.
Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1997. First paperback edition. Paperback. Octavo, pp. 160, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs, with index and bibliography. Very Good. Item #23780
What is the time scale for the settlement and cracking of an old stone building? How do the elegant flying buttresses of a Gothic cathedral safely transfer thrust to the foundations? And what is the effect of wind on a stone spire, or bell-ringing on a church tower? These and many other questions pertinent to the upkeep of old stone structures are answered in this clear and authoritative guide. This book will be of particular interest to structural engineers, practicing architects, and others involved in the renovation and care of old stone buildings.
Price: $45.00