"Armored" columns in the Roman Imperial period / Carla Maria Amici
| Signatura | Copia | Colección |
|---|---|---|
| 11625 | Capítulo en monografía |
In the Roman Imperial period several high tech applications of metallurgy were exploited in construction. To reinforce columns iron rods were used, inserted in holes made by a tubular drill the lenght of the column shaft. The rods were anchored at the top or at the bottom, creating a sort of armored column as a means to reinforce faulty supporting elements, demonstrating a high degree of specialization and workmanship. The cost/benefit ratio of this specialized work was advantageous only in particular contexts; it was actually used only in periods of great demand for valuable marbles, when there was a concomitant development of workshops and expertise at the quarries of origin as well as the places of destination, of storage and of distribution of the material; is not likely that such a specific and difficult process was performed at the construction site, involving a very specialized workmanship and high technical expertise
P. 76-83.
Bibliografía: p. 83.
| Localización permanente | Código de barras | |
|---|---|---|
| Fundación Juanelo Turriano | 11625 |
In the Roman Imperial period several high tech applications of metallurgy were exploited in construction. To reinforce columns iron rods were used, inserted in holes made by a tubular drill the lenght of the column shaft. The rods were anchored at the top or at the bottom, creating a sort of armored column as a means to reinforce faulty supporting elements, demonstrating a high degree of specialization and workmanship. The cost/benefit ratio of this specialized work was advantageous only in particular contexts; it was actually used only in periods of great demand for valuable marbles, when there was a concomitant development of workshops and expertise at the quarries of origin as well as the places of destination, of storage and of distribution of the material; is not likely that such a specific and difficult process was performed at the construction site, involving a very specialized workmanship and high technical expertise
P. 76-83.
Bibliografía: p. 83.
