Roman building techniques / Tony Rook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rook, Tony.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Building--Rome.

Building.

Civil engineering--Rome.

Civil engineering.

Architecture, Roman.

Rome--Antiquities.

Rome.

Rome (Empire).

Antiquities.

Rome--Civilization.

Civilization.

Physical Description:

155 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Stroud : Amberley, 2013.

Summary:

Building and architecture flourished throughout the Roman Empire. The Romans discovered new techniques to solve problems but also to impress the world. They built aqueducts to bring water into their cities and towns, grand baths for cleansing and socialising, and elaborate villas for the cream of their society. In this book, scientist and archaeologist Tony Rook takes the reader through Roman building techniques. He explores the structures that were found throughout the Roman Empire, including roads, bridges and aqueducts, as well as the Romans' answer to under-floor heating - the hypocaust - and vaults, domes, tiles and pipes. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs and the author's own detailed line drawings, Roman Building Techniques looks at Roman innovations, practices and materials in a thorough yet readable way. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Vitruvius 11

2 Building Types 14

3 Surveying 30

4 Foundations 33

5 Wood 36

6 Stone 40

7 Mud 46

8 Lime 50

9 Mortar & Concrete 53

10 Plaster Stucco & Fresco 56

11 Bricks 61

12 Masonry Walls 64

13 Roofs 70

14 Floors 77

15 Stairs 82

16 Windows 84

17 Doors 89

18 Metals 91

19 Water 95

20 Pipes 105

21 Hypocaust 109

22 Chimneys 114

23 Baths Come of Age 122

24 Thermae 126

25 Strength & Stability 129

26 Lintels 135

27 Arches & Vaults 141

28 Domes 147.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781445601496

1445601494

OCLC:

855908795

Publisher Number:

99954811863