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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521744369
ISBN-13
9780521744362
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71749726
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Publication Name
Concrete Vaulted Construction in Imperial Rome : Innovations in Context
Language
English
Subject
General, Regional
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Architecture
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
34.3 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
'This is a rigorous fascinating study, and excellent background for a trip to Rome ...' The Architectural Review The Architectural Review, 'This is a rigorous fascinating study, and excellent background for a trip to Rome …' The Architectural Review, 'Lancaster's arguments mark a more sophisticated approach to the study of Roman architecture than has hitherto been possible. … [H]er extensive on-site studies and simple but handsomely executed line drawings show us how and why Roman vaults and domes stand; how the Romans calculated the strength of their constructions; how changes in materials affected the stability and character of concrete buildings, and how developments in contemporary society determined these changes.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review, "The book's clear prose style and the useful summaries at the end of each chapter make it very accessible to students, and it will be a very useful teaching tool' moreover, it is a surprisingly engrossing read." -Ellen Swift, University of Kent, Canterbury, "...Lancaster's arguments mark a more sophisticated approach to the study of Roman architecture than has hitherto been possible...Indeed, books like these move us from archaeological monographs on particular monuments...or broad general texts on Roman architecture...toward an in-depth understanding of what Roman concrete, marble-clad buildings were designed to do, of what they did, and of the way in which their successes and failures influenced generations of later architects." -James E. Packer, Northwestern University, Bryn Mawr Classical Review, "This is one of the most important-and most readable-books on Roman Imperial construction, and by extension on Roman architecture, to have appeared in a long time. It should become a standard reference work in its field and be used and appreciated for decades[...]it is an essential and very welcome volume." -James C. Anderson, Jr., The University of Georgia, American Journal of Archaeology, 'This is a rigorous fascinating study, and excellent background for a trip to Rome ...'. The Architectural Review, 'Lancaster's arguments mark a more sophisticated approach to the study of Roman architecture than has hitherto been possible. ... [H]er extensive on-site studies and simple but handsomely executed line drawings show us how and why Roman vaults and domes stand; how the Romans calculated the strength of their constructions; how changes in materials affected the stability and character of concrete buildings, and how developments in contemporary society determined these changes.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 'Lancaster's arguments mark a more sophisticated approach to the study of Roman architecture than has hitherto been possible. ... [H]er extensive on-site studies and simple but handsomely executed line drawings show us how and why Roman vaults and domes stand; how the Romans calculated the strength of their constructions; how changes in materials affected the stability and character of concrete buildings, and how developments in contemporary society determined these changes.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
690/.143/09376
Table Of Content
1. Introduction; 2. Centering and formwork; 3. Ingredients: mortar and caementa; 4. Amphoras in vaults; 5. Vaulting ribs; 6. Metal clamps and tie bars; 7. Vault behavior and buttressing; 8. Structural analysis: history and case studies; 9. Innovations in context.
Synopsis
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., 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., Examining the methods and techniques that enabled builders to construct some of the most imposing monuments of ancient Rome, Lynne Lancaster focuses on structurally innovative vaulting and the factors that influenced its advancement, as well as a range of related practices and various techniques of buttressing. Providing the geological background of the local building stones, Lancaster applies mineralogical analysis to suggest trading patterns and land use. She also examines construction techniques in relation to the social, economic, and political contexts of Rome.
LC Classification Number
TH16.L364 2009
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- z***s (2541)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseThe item was spot-on, even better than the photos, and arrived in perfect condition. The packaging was highly professional, which is why the item came in superb, pristine condition. The seller was excellent with their communication, and I could not have been happier. I WILL buy from them again!Rockin Australia by James Anfuso (#156490333182)