Historic plaster ceilings. Part 1: Development and causes of failure

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• Localización: The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer, ISSN 1466-5123, Vol. 99, Nº. 3, 2021, págs. 20-24
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Recent collapses of sections of auditorium ceiling at London’s Apollo Theatre and Piccadilly Theatre, and the potentially signifi cant consequences of ceiling failure, highlight a need for structural engineers to develop a close understanding of historic plasterwork and options for its maintenance and remediation.

    This two-part article provides an introduction to the subject, as well indicating where more detailed guidance can be sought. Part 1 outlines the historical development of the most common forms of traditional ceiling construction and summarises typical causes of deterioration and failure. Part 2 will discuss surveys, assessment and methods of conservation.