Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture XV: (171 WIT Transactions on The Built Environment)

Comprising papers presented at the 15th International Conference on Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture this volume brings together global contributions from scientists, architects, engineers and restoration experts dealing with different aspects of heritage buildings, including the preservation of architectural heritage. The importance of retaining the built cultural heritage cannot be overemphasised. Rapid development and the inappropriate conservation techniques are threatening many built cultural heritage unique sites in different parts of the world. This current volume covers a wide range of topics related to the historical aspects and the reuse of heritage buildings, as well as technical issues on the structural integrity of different types of buildings, such as those constructed with materials as varied as iron and steel, concrete, masonry, wood or earth. Material characterisation techniques are also addressed, including non-destructive tests via computer simulation. Modern computer simulation can provide accurate results demonstrating the stress state of the building and possible failure mechanisms affecting its stability. The included papers focus on such topics as: Simulation and Modelling; Heritage Architecture and Historical Aspects; Re-use of Heritage Buildings; Monitoring and Damage Detection; Modern (19th/20th Century) Heritage; Learning from the Past; Heritage Masonry Structures; Vernacular Architecture.

Table of Contents:
Contents Section 1: Simulation and modelling Energy rehabilitation of ventilated facades using phenolic panelling at the University of Alicante Museum: thermal characterisation and energy demand; Simulation of bioclimatic systems in detached houses: reduced energy demand by using space in the basement; Achieving net-zero status while emphasizing the heritage architecture landmark of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona, USA; Energy efficiency of ventilated facades: residential buildings, Alicante, Spain; LIDAR and GIS techniques in the survey and monitoring of built heritage: application to the main frontage of the Church of Biar Section 2: Heritage architecture and historical aspects Knox Metropolitan Church bell tower restoration project; The role of modular construction in the revival of traditional Emirati souks; The altarpiece of the Chapel of Guarenas and the altarpieces of the side chapels of the Church of San Jacinto de Caracas Historical development of dado ornamentation in Mughal architecture; Classification of residential buildings in the old city of Hebron Section 3: Re-use of heritage buildings Modernization of historic healthcare buildings; Adaptive reuse of historical heritage sites: contextual frameworks, `restrictive' or `challenging' for the redesign?; Reliving memories through photographic mapping of the Royal Museum in Kuala Lumpur; Rural Danish churches in transition; Castles as a tourist cultural product in the province of Alicante (Spain): actions, initiatives and proposals Section 4: Monitoring and damage detection Non-invasive approaches for low-energy retrofit of buildings: implementation, monitoring and simulation in a living lab case study; Long-term monitoring and comparative analysis of the durability of lime-based renders; Salt crystallisation in pores: the effect of crystal growth rate on damage; Damage investigation and analysis of polychrome paintings on timbers of historic architecture in Zhejiang, China; Protective roof systems for archeological sites in Mexico Section 5: Modern (19th/20th century) heritage Modernisation of existing hospitals; Negotiating heritage in Danish public housing renovation Section 6: Learning from the past Traditional markets in Islamic architecture: successful past experiences; Learning from the past: the lesson of the Japanese house Section 7: Heritage masonry structures Structural stability evaluation study applying a wind tunnel test and monitoring of Bayon main tower, Angkor Thom, Cambodia; Initial exploration of a protection system for historical and cultural towns and villages in Hainan, China Section 8: Vernacular architecture Renovation of the old mud village of Sados, Saudi Arabia; Materiality of rural vernacular housing in the Andean highlands of Colombia: environment and building systems; Materials and construction techniques of traditional houses in Novi Pazar, Serbia Author index