Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction

This volume presents a
history of heavy timber construction (HTC) in the United States, chronicling
nearly two centuries of building history, from inception to a detailed evaluation
of one of the best surviving examples of the type, with an emphasis on fire
resistance. The book does not limit itself in scope to serving only as a common
history. Rather, it provides critical analysis of HTC in terms of construction
methods, design, technical specifications, and historical performance under
fire conditions. As such, this book provides readers with a truly comprehensive
understanding and exploration of heavy timber construction in the United States
and its performance under fire conditions.