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Roman Builders
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Author : Rabun M. Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-01
Roman Builders written by Rabun M. Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01 with Architecture categories.
Rabun Taylor describes how the architectural ideas behind great Roman building projects were carried into practice. He uses the Baths of Caracalla, the Pantheon, the Colosseum & the great temples of Baalbek as physical documents for their own building histories.
The Romans
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Author : Katherine E. Reece
language : en
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Release Date : 2005-08-01
The Romans written by Katherine E. Reece and has been published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Examines Ancient Roman Civilization's Importance, Place In History, And Major Contributions To Society.
Building For Eternity
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Author : C.J. Brandon
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2014-08-29
Building For Eternity written by C.J. Brandon and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-29 with Social Science categories.
One marker of the majesty of ancient Rome is its surviving architectural legacy, the stunning remains of which are scattered throughout the circum-Mediterranean landscape. Surprisingly, one truly remarkable aspect of this heritage remains relatively unknown. There exists beneath the waters of the Mediterranean the physical remnants of a vast maritime infrastructure that sustained and connected the western world’s first global empire and economy. The key to this incredible accomplishment and to the survival of structures in the hostile environment of the sea for two thousand years was maritime concrete, a building material invented and then employed by Roman builders on a grand scale to construct harbor installations anywhere they were needed, rather than only in locations with advantageous geography or topography. This book explains how the Romans built so successfully in the sea with their new invention. The story is a stimulating mix of archaeological, geological, historical and chemical research, with relevance to both ancient and modern technology. It also breaks new ground in bridging the gap between science and the humanities by integrating analytical materials science, history, and archaeology, along with underwater exploration. The book will be of interest to anyone interested in Roman architecture and engineering, and it will hold special interest for geologists and mineralogists studying the material characteristics of pyroclastic volcanic rocks and their alteration in seawater brines. The demonstrable durability and longevity of Roman maritime concrete structures may be of special interest to engineers working on cementing materials appropriate for the long-term storage of hazardous substances such as radioactive waste. A pioneering methodology was used to bore into maritime structures both on land and in the sea to collect concrete cores for testing in the research laboratories of the CTG Italcementi Group, a leading cement producer in Italy, the University of Berkeley, and elsewhere. The resulting mechanical, chemical and physical analysis of 36 concrete samples taken from 11 sites in Italy and the eastern Mediterranean have helped fill many gaps in our knowledge of how the Romans built in the sea. To gain even more knowledge of the ancient maritime technology, the directors of the Roman Maritime Concrete Study (ROMACONS) engaged in an ambitious and unique experimental archaeological project – the construction underwater of a reproduction of a Roman concrete pier or pila. The same raw materials and tools available to the ancient builders were employed to produce a reproduction concrete structure that appears to be remarkably similar to the ancient one studied during ROMACON’s fieldwork between 2002-2009. This volume reveals a remarkable and unique archaeological project that highlights the synergy that now exists between the humanities and science in our continuing efforts to understand the past. It will quickly become a standard research tool for all interested in Roman building both in the sea and on land, and in the history and chemistry of marine concrete. The authors also hope that the data and observations it presents will stimulate further research by scholars and students into related topics, since we have so much more to learn in the years ahead.
Concrete Vaulted Construction In Imperial Rome
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Author : Lynne C. Lancaster
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2005-08-08
Concrete Vaulted Construction In Imperial Rome written by Lynne C. Lancaster and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-08 with Architecture categories.
Concrete Vaulted Construction in Imperial Rome examines methods and techniques that enabled builders to construct some of the most imposing monuments of ancient Rome. Focusing on structurally innovative vaulting and the factors that influenced its advancement, Lynne Lancaster also explores a range of related practices, including lightweight pumice as aggregate, amphoras in vaults, vaulting ribs, metal tie bars, and various techniques of buttressing. She provides the geological background of the local building stones and applies mineralogical analysis to determine material provenance, which in turn suggests trading patterns and land use. Lancaster also examines construction techniques in relation to the social, economic, and political contexts of Rome, in an effort to draw connections between changes in the building industry and the events that shaped Roman society from the early empire to late antiquity. This book was awarded the James R. Wiseman Book Award from the Archaeological Institute of America in 2007.
Ancient Roman Construction In Italy From The Prehistoric Period To Augustus
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Author : Marion Elizabeth Blake
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1947
Ancient Roman Construction In Italy From The Prehistoric Period To Augustus written by Marion Elizabeth Blake and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1947 with History categories.
Innovative Vaulting In The Architecture Of The Roman Empire
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Author : Lynne C. Lancaster
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-11-12
Innovative Vaulting In The Architecture Of The Roman Empire written by Lynne C. Lancaster and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-12 with Architecture categories.
This book on Roman construction explains why and how Roman builders employed a set of unusual vaulting techniques and explores why each is confined to a particular area of the Empire. It is written to be accessible to advanced students as well as experts in the field.
The Origins Of Concrete Construction In Roman Architecture
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Author : Marcello Mogetta
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2021-06-24
The Origins Of Concrete Construction In Roman Architecture written by Marcello Mogetta and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-24 with Social Science categories.
In this study, Marcello Mogetta examines the origins and early dissemination of concrete technology in Roman Republican architecture. Framing the genesis of innovative building processes and techniques within the context of Rome's early expansion, he traces technological change in monumental construction in long-established urban centers and new Roman colonial cites founded in the 2nd century BCE in central Italy. Mogetta weaves together excavation data from both public monuments and private domestic architecture that have been previously studied in isolation. Highlighting the organization of the building industry, he also explores the political motivations and cultural aspirations of patrons of monumental architecture, reconstructing how they negotiated economic and logistical constraints by drawing from both local traditions and long-distance networks. By incorporating the available evidence into the development of concrete technology, Mogetta also demonstrates the contributions of anonymous builders and contractors, shining a light on their ability to exploit locally available resources.
The Manufacturer And Builder
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Author : Peter Henri Vander Weyde
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1871
The Manufacturer And Builder written by Peter Henri Vander Weyde and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1871 with Building categories.
Billed in early issues as "a practical journal of industrial progress", this monthly covers a broad range of topics in engineering, manufacturing, mechanics, architecture, building, etc. Later issues say it is "devoted to the advancement and diffusion of practical knowledge."
The Origins Of Concrete Construction In Roman Architecture
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Author : Marcello Mogetta
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2021-06-24
The Origins Of Concrete Construction In Roman Architecture written by Marcello Mogetta and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-24 with Architecture categories.
A study of the innovation and transfer of the building technology at the root of ancient Rome's architectural revolution.
Roman Building
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Author : Jean-Pierre Adam
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2005-11-01
Roman Building written by Jean-Pierre Adam and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-11-01 with History categories.
With over 750 illustrations, Roman Buildings is a thorough and systematic examination of Roman architecture and building practice, looking at large-scale public buildings as well as more modest homes and shops. Placing emphasis on the technical aspects of the subject, the author follows the process of building through each stage -- from quarry to standing wall, from tree to roof timbers -- and describes 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.