Conservation of Historic Towns and Urban Areas

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What type of materials have low elastic limits and rupture under loads with little visible deformation?

Brittle materials (correct)

Rigid materials

Ductile materials

Elastic materials

What is the property of a material that enables it to limit deflection under load?

Elasticity

Rigidity

Stiffness (correct)

Ductility

What is an important aspect of material selection for building construction?

Thermal conductivity

Visual aspect (correct)

Fireproofing

Density

What type of load is caused by wind and traffic?

Vibration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common material used in building construction?

Concrete (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major danger to a Historic Town or Urban Area (HTUA)?

Vehicle traffic (C) Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a material undergoes plastic deformation before breaking?

Ductile rupture (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should motorways and long vehicles be kept away from HTUA?

To enhance Transportation Security (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reducing the use of cars in a HTUA?

To harmonize with the existing setting (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a HTUA, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?

A metropolitan area that warrants special consideration (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to analyze cultural property in a HTUA?

To understand its cultural significance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of conservation in a HTUA?

To preserve the historic character (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of therapy in conservation of historic buildings?

Addressing root causes rather than symptoms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for determining conservation and reinforcement measures?

Safety evaluation and understanding of the structure's significance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be the guiding principle for intervention in historic buildings?

Minimizing intervention to guarantee safety and durability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to evaluating the effectiveness of interventions?

The observational method (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be the primary consideration when choosing between traditional and innovative techniques?

The least invasive and most compatible with heritage values (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale behind the 'observational method' in evaluating safety levels and intervention benefits?

It provides a nuanced understanding of intervention effectiveness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of analyzing a cultural property?

To highlight the inseparable relations between form, structure, and material (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in analyzing a cultural property from an architectural point of view?

Analyzing the context of the building (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three factors that influence the analysis of a cultural property?

Cultural significance, priorities of the architect, and objectives of the intervention (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing the envelope of a building?

To examine the material used in the building's envelope (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of analyzing the interior of a cultural property?

The materials, furniture, and accessories used in the building (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Feilden's Conservation of Historic Buildings, what is the goal of analyzing a building's spatial organization?

To evaluate the building's spatial potentialities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step in fixing cracks in walls?

Buy a joint compound that can either be premixed or 'setting-type' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical width of cracks categorized as 'Fine cracks'?

Up to 1mm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical course of action for cracks categorized as 'Hairline cracks'?

No action is required (A) Signup and view all the answers

What may be necessary for cracks categorized as 'Category 2'?

Some external repointing to ensure weathertightness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What may be affected by cracks categorized as 'Category 3'?

Doors, windows, and service pipes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cutting a V-notch along the cracks?

To create a grove for the joint compound to fill (B) Signup and view all the answers