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WOOD SCIENCE FOR CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
which survived all occupants and their actions seems very good. Therefore smaller spaces, required by
the users, are accommodated within the existing structure, and the larger volumes, intended for the
main purpose, the theatre, such as the main auditorium, are placed within new structures. In the atrium
of the monastery there will be the open–air auditorium, intended for open–air events.
4.2. Combination of the old and new structures
The aim of the architect to include old roof structures into new spaces finally got the confirmation
with the described inspection and assessment procedure. With this it was proved that some parts of the
structure could be preserved and used in the new attics. The final proposal of the outlook is presented
bellow.
Fig. 10. The old roof beams will be installed in the lecture room and the scenery preparation room [4].
5. Conclusion
After the inspection and assessment performed we can say that the major task was to choose which
parts should be preserved and which replaced. This assessment included not only the selection of
damaged parts but also recognizing the possibilities of partly replacements of elements. The
experienced specialist who is able to recognize wood degrading agents and the level of wood
degradation, but also has the knowledge of construction measures, is very valuable. For the
replacement of the parts of load bearing structures, the possibility of the supporting the remaining
parts should be taken into account.
References
1. Pečenko, G. (1987): Timber Protection in Practice, Wooden library 20, Union of Slovenian
Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers and Technicians, Ljubljana (in Slovene)
2. Srpčič, J. (2000): Deterioration and deficiencies of old timber roof structures, Wood and wooden
structures: Maintenance and re–strengthening of materials and structures. Freiburg: Aedificatio
Publishers, pp. 35–46.
3. Srpčič, J. (2008): Report Nr. 105/08-640-1 on inspection and assessment of the timber roof
structure and timber floors in the building of Minorite monastery in Maribor, 51 p. (in Slovene).
4. Žnidaršič. R. and others (2004-2007): Design on the renovation of Minorite Monastery in
Maribor (drawings)
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