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Conference Paper

Authors
Jordan, J. W.; and Collins, B. J.
Title
Stabilizing Heritage Buildings Founded on Reactive Clays - Dealing with Conflicting Requirements
In
Sixth National Conference on Engineering Heritage, 1992, Hobart 5-7 October 1992: Preprints of Papers
Imprint
Institution of Engineers, Australia, Tasmania Division, Hobart, Tasmania, 1992, pp. 89-96
ISBN/ISSN
0858255677
Url
https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.424719354072576
Abstract

The measures required for stabilizing heritage buildings founded on reactive clays often appear to create conflict among the disciplines of engineering, architecture and landscape design engaged in the conservation process. The causes of damage and the means of stabilizing or partly stabilizing the foundations are discussed, together with their parallel architectural and landscaping requirements. The authors have been associated with the conservation of many buildings in the Hunter Region and have developed techniques which may be applicable to other parts of Australia and elsewhere. Of particular note is the recommendation on choice of suitable plant species for areas near buildings which could be seen as contrary to recent practice and fashion. Recommendations are given for structural and architectural treatments together with choice of suitable plant species for planting (or not planting) near sensitive buildings.

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