Abstract
This article is going to deal with the evolution of floor structural systems; traditional structural systems during the late Ottoman period and the concrete structural systems during the French mandate period in Beirut. Beyond this, natural constraint timber materials used in the late nineteenth century and the available concrete materials used in the early twentieth century can direct influence the evolution of the floor structural systems which became an integral part of architectural design and typology. Structural principles of traditional floor construction techniques will be characterized and assessed in eight case studies tracing its structural systems in terms of their evolution. The subject matter will be approached in a descriptive manner for floor structural systems and the determination of mechanical properties of timber.
Highlights
There is a Korean saying, “Even if the beads are too much, they become treasure after sewn”
There are not almost any detailed research studies on the construction techniques of the buildings dated to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, but understanding an overview of the previous researches that were done on the traditional domestic architecture in old Beirut can draw the development of characteristics that led to the acknowledgement of Beirut built heritage
The way of understanding the development of the floor structural systems is to characterize and analyse the floor structural technology for eight case studies, six case studies dated to the late Ottoman Period and two for the French Mandate period, which represents all specific characteristics of the Bourgeoisie architecture in Beirut
Summary
There is a Korean saying, “Even if the beads are too much, they become treasure after sewn”. The way of understanding the development of the floor structural systems is to characterize and analyse the floor structural technology for eight case studies, six case studies dated to the late Ottoman Period and two for the French Mandate period, which represents all specific characteristics of the Bourgeoisie architecture in Beirut In this sense, the paper will characterize the construction of floor slabs belonging to the transition period of Ottoman to French mandate to fulfil the gap about the changes in Building construction during this transition period and to establish the new possibilities available for all the agents involved in the future conservation of the architectural heritage
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