Picture 1 of 3
Gallery
Picture 1 of 3
Have one to sell?
EARLY STRUCTURAL STEEL IN LONDON BUILDINGS: By Jonathan Clarke (2014 HC){Z5}
US $38.00
ApproximatelyRM 158.67
Condition:
“The dust jacket is missing a piece on the back side on the bottom corner, this is a new book damaged ”... Read moreabout condition
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
Free USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Oakville, Connecticut, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Fri, 14 Nov and Thu, 20 Nov to 94104
Returns:
No returns accepted.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:256657747736
Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- ISBN
- 9781848021037
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Historic England Publishing
ISBN-10
1848021038
ISBN-13
9781848021037
eBay Product ID (ePID)
159880198
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
408 Pages
Publication Name
Early Structural Steel in London Buildings : a Discreet Revolution
Language
English
Subject
History / Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945), Regional, Europe / Great Britain
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Travel, Architecture
Series
English Heritage Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
68.8 Oz
Item Length
11.1 in
Item Width
9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
It is one of the most important books to be published on the history of structures in the last 50 years, filling an enormous gap in the literature.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
721.04471
Table Of Content
Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: Technological preconditions and other contexts 1. Towards a structural steel 2. Constructional steelwork and its iron inheritance 3. The Continental dimension 4. The London Building Regulations 5. Philosophical concerns about iron, steel, and framed construction 6. Professional conflicts: architect-engineer dynamics 7. American influence 8. The evolution of the fully framed building Part 2: Steel into London buildings, and iron precedents 9. Theatres and music halls 10. Clubs and hotels 11. Banks and offices 12. Shops, houses, churches, pools, fire stations and tube stations 13. Industrial buildings 14. Conclusion: a revolution realised Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
At its heart, this book is an examination of how a new structural material - mass-produced steel - came to be first applied to the buildings of one of the world's great cities. The focus is evolution and change in London's buildings and architecture in the late Victorian and early Edwardian period; its emphasis is unashamedly constructional. A great deal has been written about the shape, style and ornament of metropolitan buildings of the period, but comparatively little on their structural anatomy and physiology. The first part examines the technological developments and economic forces that brought structural steel into being. Central to this was the invention of the Bessemer and Siemens-Martin processes which revolutionised steelmaking and enabled the mass production of a metal which outmatched both cast and wrought iron. Steel became the pillar of a new phase of industrialisation and urbanisation throughout the world, and London, where Henry Bessemer had conducted his initial steelmaking experiments, was one of the first cities to make use of it., At its heart, this book is an examination of how a new structural material - mass-produced steel - came to be first applied to the buildings of one of the world's great cities. The focus is evolution and change in London's buildings and architecture in the late Victorian and early Edwardian period; its emphasis is unashamedly constructional. A great deal has been written about the shape, style and ornament of metropolitan buildings of the period, but comparatively little on their structural anatomy and physiology. The first part examines the technological developments and economic forces that brought structural steel into being. Central to this was the invention of the Bessemer and Siemens-Martin processes which revolutionised steelmaking and enabled the mass production of a metal which outmatched both cast and wrought iron. Steel became the pillar of a new phase of industrialisation and urbanisation throughout the world, and London, where Henry Bessemer had conducted his initial steelmaking experiments, was one of the first cities to make use of it. The second part of the book is an examination of how structural steel was exploited in different types of London building before 1910. As steel construction developed, and buildings became larger and more complex, structure was forced back onto the architectural agenda. Techniques of framing evolved to make buildings more open, better lit, more stable, or to give them stronger floors or wider roofs., This richly illustrated book takes a refreshing new look at Victorian and Edwardian architecture, examining how mild steel - which superseded cast and wrought iron - was put to use in theatres, hotels, clubs, offices and many other building types.
LC Classification Number
NA4135
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (11,516)
- 0***8 (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book arrived in the condition as described. It was very well "preserved" for a used item. The price was reasonable, given the rarity of the book. It was well packed for shipping and arrived quite quickly. This was a high quality transaction, and the vendor is commended highly. Good job!
- 8***2 (1039)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseArrived safely, as described, great tracking, took 18 days to ship to the UK. Very happy, great seller
- r***r (188)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe PIT AND THE PENDULUM/TALES OF TERROR/THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH/MADHOUSE DVD arrived in used but good condition as described. Shipping was included in the cost, and the item was shipped and delivered on time. I’m pleased with the overall appearance of both the case and discs. This purchase offers excellent value compared to similar items. I've viewed 3 of the 4 films and encountered no issues. Overall, a positive transaction and I’m satisfied with my purchase!
More to explore :
- Fiction Books & Jonathan London Fiction,
- Jonathan London Fiction Paperbacks Books,
- Jonathan London Fiction Hardcover Books,
- Jonathan London Fiction & Books in English Fiction,
- Jonathan London Fiction Hardcover Books in English,
- Jack London Fiction & Books,
- Fiction & Mary Higgins Clark Books,
- Hardcover Mary Higgins Clark Books,
- Arthur C. Clarke Fiction Fiction & Books,
- Fiction Books & Jack London Fiction
Seller feedback (11,516)
- 0***8 (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book arrived in the condition as described. It was very well "preserved" for a used item. The price was reasonable, given the rarity of the book. It was well packed for shipping and arrived quite quickly. This was a high quality transaction, and the vendor is commended highly. Good job!
- 8***2 (1039)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseArrived safely, as described, great tracking, took 18 days to ship to the UK. Very happy, great seller
- r***r (188)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe PIT AND THE PENDULUM/TALES OF TERROR/THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH/MADHOUSE DVD arrived in used but good condition as described. Shipping was included in the cost, and the item was shipped and delivered on time. I’m pleased with the overall appearance of both the case and discs. This purchase offers excellent value compared to similar items. I've viewed 3 of the 4 films and encountered no issues. Overall, a positive transaction and I’m satisfied with my purchase!