Fort George rehabilitation – Case study on timber strengthening

Abstract

Outlines the work necessary to refurbish a 200‐year‐old ancient monument and category ′A′ listed building, for the purposes of providing upgraded facilities to suit the current requirements of the army as a barracks. Examines and assesses the methods considered to strengthen aged timber structures, discussing consolidation, strengthening, replacement and preservation and infestation treatments. Details the materials used to affect the strengthening process and explains the tests made on Epoxy resin and its subsequent uses. Briefly addresses the impact of variations made due to site anomalies – the ′Fort George Factor′.

Citation

Cruden, A. (1990), "Fort George rehabilitation – Case study on timber strengthening", Structural Survey, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 31-43. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003211