Structural and surveying
Structures for Architects
Bryan J B Gauld
Longman Scientific & Technical, 1984
The Repair and Maintenance of Houses
Authors: Melville I & Gordon I
Published by: The Estates Gazette (1973)
Comprehensive surveying textbook covering maintenance with some illustrations.
Structural Elements Design Manual
ISBN 0 7506 0313 5
Author: Trevor Draycott
Published by: Butterworth-
The book is the structural engineer’s companion to the four British Standards on the structural use of timber, concrete, masonry and steelwork. A standard text book for student structural engineers and building surveyors it sets out structural calculations with illustrations.
Structural Aspects of Building Conservation
by Beckmann & Bowles
Publisher: Elsevier
Structural Appraisal of Traditional Buildings
by Robson P
ISBN 978 1 873394 68 7
Publisher: Donhead Publishing, 2005
Structural Aspects of Building Conservation
by Beckman P and Bowles R
ISBN 750657332
Publisher: Butterworth-
Masonry, concrete, timber, iron and steel framed buildings. Techniques for testing the ability of a building to continue its existing use or to be converted to a new use.
Structural Renovation of Buildings: Methods, Details, & Design Examples
by Newman A
ISBN 70471622
Publisher: McGraw-
Assessments of existing conditions. Renovation and strengthening buildings. Seismic
upgrades of lateral-
Structural Repair of Traditional Buildings
by Robson P
ISBN 978 1 873394 40 3
Donhead Publishing, 1999
Survey and Repair of Traditional Buildings
by Oxley R
ISBN 978 1 873394 50 2
Publisher: Donhead Publishing 2003
The Need for Change, Values and Principles, Sustainability, The Traditional Performance, Legislation, Assessment of the building, Dampness and Decay, Sustainable Solutions
Surveying Historic Buildings
by Watt D and Swallow P
ISBN 1873394160
Publisher: Donhead 1995
Building and maintenance guide 8: Structural alterations in old buildings
Publisher: London Borough of Islington
Area covered: London
Associated website: http://www.islington.gov.uk/
A guide for altering old houses including the risks and the building regulations that apply.
The protection of historic buildings
Publisher: City of Westminster
Area covered: London
Associated website: http://www.westminster.gov.uk/
A guide to structural alterations including information on Council policies, legislation and historic buildings at risk.
Inform Guide -
Conservation, repair and maintenance
Publisher: Historic Scotland, 2010
Associated website: http://www.historic-
Structural joinery elements make up some of the key parts of a traditional building and their correct function is of crucial importance. Structural joinery refers to the timbers which form the roof and floor construction, and this INFORM will cover the survey, inspection and repair options and principles associated with work on these elements of a traditionally built property.