Structural Survey: Volume 11 Issue 2
Table of contents
Winchester Cathedral: repair of the tower
Peter BirdDescribes the repair work carried out on the tower of WinchesterCathedral in 1991, detailing the use of scaffolding and the individualwork on the roof, stonework and the bell…
Maintenance and restoration of concrete buildings
Roger SadgroveExplains some practical problems that have been encountered in thespecification and repair of concrete buildings and suggests thatmaintenance should be preplanned rather than…
The survey and repair of flues and chimneys
M. LingelOutlines the various causes of chimney defects and considers theprocess of inspection and the remedial work which may be necessary toprevent problems recurring in the short to…
Repair and upgrading of ′The Milliners′, Kent
Richard Brown ARICSOutlines the work undertaken to repair and upgrade ′The Milliners′,a 16th century structure and Grade II listed building. Discusses theinitial thorough investigation of the house…
Passive fire protection
Ron SmithConsiders some of the major spheres of influence which can affectthe design of the passive fire protection of a building and outlinespassive fire protection materials and…
Archival research at Rochester cathedral
Diana HolbrookDescribes the project undertaken to archive the structural,architectural and restoration history of Rochester Cathedral in Kent,detailing the approach, some of the disappointments…
The control of feral pigeons: an independent approach
T.C. Hutton, J. DobsonDiscusses the problems caused by pigeons in buildings and somecommon control techniques, and outlines a remedial programme. Brieflyexamines the natural history of the feral…
Conservation in Italy
Richard CattOutlines the problems and pressures inherent in the processes ofconservation in Italy, particularly in the light of EC regulations andthe high concentration of artistic and…