Analysis of Different Building Materials Used in Heritage Protected Areas in North China

Abstract:

This paper first reviews the definition of protected areas under Chinese law, and it pays attention to problems of using four types of building materials in protected areas: traditional building materials produced by old craftsmanship, traditional components collected from the torn down old buildings, antique-style building materials made from industrial production and well-designed modern building materials with Chinese characteristics. By elaborating on the four different selections of building materials, it analyses the advantages and disadvantages of each selection.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 357-360)
• Pages: 26-32
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.357-360.26
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Xiao Yu Zhang, Yong Qing Sun, Xu Lan, Jian Ming Bai
• Keywords: Historic Area, Historic Building, Historic Monuments, Preservation, Refurbishment

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