Heyman, Jacques, <br/><br/>
The stone skeleton :  structural engineering of masonry architecture / 
Jacques Heyman, Emeritus Professor of Engineering, University of Cambridge. 
 - First paperback edition: 1997. 
 - x, 160 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-156) and index. 
<br/><br/> In this book, Heyman provides a thorough and intuitive understanding of masonry structures such as arch bridges, Greek temples, and Gothic cathedrals. Although the approach is firmly scientific, the author does not use complex mathematics. He introduces the basis of masonry analysis in the first two chapters, after which he considers individual structures--including piers, pinnacles, towers, vaults and domes--in more detail. This lucid and informative text will be of particular interest to structural engineers, practicing architects and others involved in the renovation and care of old stone buildings. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0521472709 0521629632 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>LC 94-34084 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Building, Stone<br/>Structural analysis (Engineering)<br/>Plastic analysis (Engineering)
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TA676  / .H49 1997