[PDF.46iy] Roman Building: Materials and Techniques

With over 750 illustrations, Roman Buildings is a thorough and systematic examination of Roman architecture and building practice, looking at large-scale public buildings as well as more modest homes and shops. Placing emphasis on the technical aspects of the subject, the author follows the process of building through each stage -- from quarry to standing wall, from tree to roof timbers -- and describes how these materials were obtained or manufactured...

You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Roman Building: Materials and Techniques   |  Jean-Pierre Adam. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.