![Introduction
Conservation:
Conservation in general comprises structural repairs to ensure stability of the structures,
restoration of architectural features, strengthening of foundations, routine maintenance of
the fabric of the Historic buildings and monuments. []
Environmental Development:
This involves the maintenance and development of the environs of the monuments. It
consists of maintenance of Historical gardens around the monuments and sites, restora-
tion of their lost features and gardening and landscaping activities.[]
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Structural Defect and Deterioration in Heritage Structure
- 1. Conservation Techniques Structural Dr. Aman Kumar Singh draman.krs@gmail.com Conservation and Heritage Management , Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, New Delhi 110067, India Conservation Techniques
- 2. 1 Introduction 2 Terms Defects and Deterioration 3 Examples Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 1 / 14
- 3. Introduction Conservation: Conservation in general comprises structural repairs to ensure stability of the structures, restoration of architectural features, strengthening of foundations, routine maintenance of the fabric of the Historic buildings and monuments. [] Environmental Development: This involves the maintenance and development of the environs of the monuments. It consists of maintenance of Historical gardens around the monuments and sites, restora- tion of their lost features and gardening and landscaping activities.[] Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 2 / 14
- 4. Conservation problems Sub types of Conservation approaches 1 Conservation 2 Preservation 3 Restoration 4 Repair 5 Reproduction 6 Rejuvenation 7 Consolation 8 Filleting Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 3 / 14
- 5. Conservation problems Defects and Deterioration 1 Scaling 2 Erosion 3 Weathering 4 Crack wrap Bending Deflection Vertical Crack Horizontal Crack Zig- Zag Crack 1 Bulging 2 Bleeding 3 Frozen 4 Rust 5 volumetric Change in Material 6 Foundation failure 7 uneven load distribution Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 4 / 14
- 6. Conservation problems Heritage Building Foundation 1 Sinking 2 Shrinkage 3 subsoil compactness 4 Uneven settlement 5 Underground water pressure 6 Uneven load distribution 7 Mining 8 vibration 9 sonic boom etc. Support System 1 Wall, Column, Pilasters 2 load 3 Forces 4 Stress 5 Warping 6 Twisting 7 Cupping 8 Dis aligned Spanning System 1 Archuate 2 Trabeate 3 Corbel 4 Span 5 Effective Span 6 Total Span 7 Uneven Load Distribution 8 Weak Support etc Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 5 / 14
- 7. Examples (a) (b) (c) S. no. Visual Observation Problems Comments 1 Bubble Erosion Scaling in Decoration 2 Recording Anatomy of Structure Documentation 3 Stone masonry Lining in Pointing Restrengthening the masonry work Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 6 / 14
- 8. Examples Masonry Figure: Application of dense Mortar Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 7 / 14
- 9. Examples Structural Defects Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 8 / 14
- 10. Examples Brick Masonry Figure: Spalling Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 9 / 14
- 11. Examples Crack in Masonry Figure: Embeded Iron Rust Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 10 / 14
- 12. Examples Arthuna Figure: Arthuna Nandi Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 11 / 14
- 13. Examples Temple Restoration Figure: View of Restored Temple Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 12 / 14
- 14. Examples Data from Painting Figure: Qutab Complex Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 13 / 14
- 15. Examples Alai Minar Dr. A.K. Singh (DIHRM, New Delhi) Conservation and Heritage Management 14 / 14