Roman Building: Materials and Techniques
Now in paperback, Roman Buildings is a thorough and systematic examination of Roman architecture and building practice, with over 750 illustrations . It looks at large- scale public buildings as well as more modest homes and shops. Placing emphasis on the technical aspects of the subject, it follows the process of building through each stage — from quarry to standing wall, from tree to roof timbers — and how these materials were obtained or manufactured. The author also discusses interior decoration and looks at the practical aspects of water supply, heating and roads.
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Roman Building: Materials and Techniques
Now in paperback, Roman Buildings is a thorough and systematic examination of Roman architecture and building practice, with over 750 illustrations . It looks at large- scale public buildings as well as more modest homes and shops. Placing emphasis on the technical aspects of the subject, it follows the process of building through each stage — from quarry to standing wall, from tree to roof timbers — and how these materials were obtained or manufactured. The author also discusses interior decoration and looks at the practical aspects of water supply, heating and roads.
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Roman Building: Materials and Techniques

Roman Building: Materials and Techniques

Roman Building: Materials and Techniques

Roman Building: Materials and Techniques

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Now in paperback, Roman Buildings is a thorough and systematic examination of Roman architecture and building practice, with over 750 illustrations . It looks at large- scale public buildings as well as more modest homes and shops. Placing emphasis on the technical aspects of the subject, it follows the process of building through each stage — from quarry to standing wall, from tree to roof timbers — and how these materials were obtained or manufactured. The author also discusses interior decoration and looks at the practical aspects of water supply, heating and roads.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415208666
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 04/22/1999
Edition description: REV
Pages: 360
Product dimensions: 8.25(w) x 11.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jean-Pierre Adam has been Director of the Paris office of the Institut de Recherche sur L'Archtitecture (CNRS) since 1972. He also teaches at the Ecole de Chaillot, which prepares architects for work on the historic monuments and buildings of France.

Table of Contents

1 SURVEYING 2 MATERIALS 3 CONSTRUCTION USING LARGE STONE BLOCKS 4 STRUCTURES OF MIXED CONSTRUCTION 5 MASONRY CONSTRUCTION 6 ARCHES AND VAULTS 7 CARPENTRY 8 WALL COVERING 9 FLOORS 10 CIVIL ENGINEERING 11 DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE Illustrated lexicon of mouldings
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