Author(s)

A. Zaboklicki & M. Gebski

Abstract

This paper contains some problems concerning renovation and reinforcement of timber beam structures in monumental buildings. It presents reasons of wooden elements destruction and most often ways of repair and reinforcement of beam framed ceilings. Some methods of reinforcing wooden elements include placing polymer composite insertions into wooden section. They can be used in repair and renovation of monumental ceilings. Polymer composite insertions (epoxy resin, glass and carbon fibre) making continuity of wooden beams extend their load capacity. 1. Introduction The timber structures being of frequent occurrence at the monumental buildings should be preserved in terms of art and

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