Historische Baukonstruktionen - eine Einfhrung

Stone, wood, iron: How did craftsmen work with these materials in the past, and how did they join the elements together? How did construction methods evolve over time? How do the load-bearing systems function? What damages are typical for the respective constructions? How can they be recognized and preserved for the long term? Historical building constructions are not witchcraft: Techniques and processing, as well as problems and challenges, arise from the material properties and possibilities of action in pre- and early industrial construction. For over a decade, the German construction magazine has presented the fundamentals of historical constructions by Christian Kayser in a knowledgeable yet entertaining manner. This volume has expanded the series into a handbook - a profound introduction to the world of historical constructions, aimed at builders, architecture enthusiasts, and history buffs.