Tower of Pisa - History, Construction and Geotechnical Stabilization

Summary

This book begins with a brief description of the history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and its construction. The reader is then introduced to the challenges faced in designing and implementing appropriate stabilisation measures whilst also satisfying the requirements of conserving a world heritage monument.

Product details

• Authors: J.B. Burland, J.b. (Imperial College Burland, J.b. Jamiolkowski Burland, Burland J.B., M.B. Jamiolkowski, N. Squeglia, C. Viggiani, Viggiani C.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2023
• EAN: 9780367494285
• ISBN: 978-0-367-49428-5
• No. of pages: 54
• Series: Built Heritage and Geotechnics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Architecture, ARCHITECTURE / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Structural, Archaeology, Structural engineering