This book brings together the history of construction, materials and structural elements, with the history of conservation. It explains structural decisions made during the construction process which underlies the damage and collapse mechanisms in masonry for different forms of loading. Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Author(s): Angelo Gaetani Illustration(s): 717 Illustrations, black and white Number of pages: 366 Collection: Assessment, Repair and Strengthening for the Conservation of Structures Publication date: 2021 Dimensions: 155 x 234 x 19 Cover type: Paperback / softback