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Persian architectural heritage : architecture, structure and conservation /
This book gives comprehensive information about Persian architectural heritage for scholars, students and practicing engineers in civil, structural, architectural, hydraulic, and restoration engineering, and other related disciplines.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores principales: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Southampton :
WIT Press,
[2015]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Persian Architectural Heritage: Architecture, Structure and Conservation; Copyright page; Dedication; CONTENTS; Foreword; Preface; Part 1; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Prologue; 1.2 The land of Iran; 1.3 Literature review; Chapter 2: History of Persian architecture; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 First phases of architecture and building (until 560 B.C.); 2.3 Stone basements and columns, majestic complexes (560-330 B.C.); 2.4 Dome on squinches, vaulted structures (330 B.C.-224 A.D.); 2.5 Transverse arch and vault, base isolation (224-642 A.D.); 2.6 Structures of exceeding beauty (642-1000 A.D.).
- 2.7 The perfect dome, the double-shell dome (1000-1157 A.D.)2.8 Verticality, attenuation, magnificence (1218-1334 A.D.); 2.9 Refinement (1314-1502 A.D.); 2.10 Culmination, town planning, Isfahan (1491-1722 A.D.); 2.11 Persistence of traditional styles (1722-94 A.D.); 2.12 Adaptation to modern influences (1794 A.D.-present); Chapter 3: Persian traditional architecture, geometry and orientation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Traditional architecture; 3.3 Geometry; 3.4 Orientation in Persian architecture; Chapter 4: Architectural and urban functions; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Mosques; 4.3 Mausoleums.
- 4.4 Schools4.5 Hosseiniya, takya and musalla; 4.6 Citadels; 4.7 Baths; 4.8 Caravanserais; 4.9 Palaces; 4.10 Minarets; 4.11 Houses; 4.12 Gardens; 4.13 Cisterns; 4.14 Bridges; 4.15 Dams; Chapter 5: Climatic adaptability in Persian vernacular architecture; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Nature and Persian architecture; 5.3 Nature and design principles; 5.4 Construction materials; 5.5 Dense texture of cities; 5.6 Passageways; 5.7 The courtyard and the ivan; 5.8 Domed and vaulted roofs; 5.9 Wind; 5.10 Wind towers; 5.11 Windmills; 5.12 Water; 5.13 Cisterns; 5.14 The icehouse; 5.15 Qanats; References; Part 2.
- Chapter 1: Introduction1.1 Prologue; 1.2 Structural research; Chapter 2: Construction materials of architectural heritage structures; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Stone; 2.3 Earthen materials and adobe; 2.4 Brick; 2.5 Mortar; 2.6 Mechanical properties of brick masonry; 2.7 Wood; 2.8 Metal; Chapter 3: Construction technology of traditional structures; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Adobe structures; 3.3 Brick structures; 3.4 Stone structures; 3.5 Wooden structures; Chapter 4: Structural analysis of architectural heritage; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The plastic analysis or limit analysis.
- 4.3 The finite element method4.4 Failure criteria; 4.5 Modelling of unit-mortar interface; 4.6 The finite difference method; 4.7 The boundary element method; 4.8 The discrete element method; 4.9 Remarks on the analysis of historical masonry structures; Chapter 5: Arches; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Masonry arches; 5.3 Thrust of arches; 5.4 Thickness of the arches; 5.5 Necessity of buttresses; 5.6 The shape of arches; 5.7 Failure in arches; 5.8 Repair of arches; 5.9 Arch profiles in Persian architecture; 5.10 Effects of bricklaying methods on structural behaviour of Persian arches.