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Revalorization of Structural Floor Systems in the Twentieth Century: an Overview
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Towards the end of the nineteenth century and
the beginning of the twentieth century new technological
evolutions and material developments gave rise to
different modular structural flooring systems, which
allowed light but strong floors to be constructed. This
paper gives an overview of the evolution in flooring
systems, their durability problems, and how to solve
them. Similar systems also have been used for roof
constructions. The strengthening of an atypical vaulted
roof structure in the “Het Depot” theatre in Leuven,
composed of terracotta arch and panel elements, showing
its specific problematic and its specific revalorization
approach serves as a case study to illustrate the
methodologies applied.
Tijdschrift: International Journal for Restoration of Buildings and Monuments
ISSN: 0947-4498
Issue: 2
Volume: 21
Pagina's: 81 - 97
Jaar van publicatie:2015
Toegankelijkheid:Closed