Proceedings pro062 : RILEM/NSF Workhop on In-Situ Evaluation of Historic Wood and Masonry Structures

Timber and masonry have been used as construction materials since before the development of organized societies. While construction techniques evolved, the base materials remain virtually unchanged. Historic structures made of these materials represent an irreplaceable facet of our cultural heritage that is subject to natural and man-induced disasters, physical deterioration, material fatigue, and bio-degradation. Human intervention, such as development, pollution and war, contribute to the loss of our cultural heritage. Conservation, engineering, architecture, and other professions focus on elements that can be controlled by technical means to limit the deleterious effects of these factors.

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This material is partially based upon work supported by the US National Science Foundation grant No. 0122251. Any opinion, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation

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