Rehabilitation of the glass and metal dome of the Hall of Nations in Palácio Da Bolsa (former Stock Exchange), Oporto

Emerald - Tập 28 Số 1 - Trang 7-16 - 2010
V.P.de Freitas1, N.Valentim Lopes2, M.S.Angélico3
1LFC – Building Physics Laboratory, Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
2Faculty of Architecture, University of Porto (FAUP), Porto, Portugal
3Professor Engenheiro Vasco Peixoto de Freitas, Lda, Porto, Portugal

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the procedure of repairing the glass and metal dome roof in Oporto in Portugal. It aims to discuss the project for the rehabilitation of the main building – the Hall of Nations in Palacio Da Bolsa in Oporto. Previous attempts of repair are to be described.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is concerned with the methodology of repairs used on the metal and glass roof for the building under study. Lessons learned from previous repairs and how they have been taken into consideration are described.FindingsThe successful completion of the repairs and its success are the main findings.Practical implicationsLessons learned from this repair are given to provide guidance for future roof repairs.Originality/valueThe repairs described in this paper – to the Hall of Nations in Palacio Da Bolsa in Oporto – are unique to the location of the building in question.

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Tài liệu tham khảo

Cardoso, A. (1994), Palácio da Bolsa, 1st ed., Oporto Chamber of Commerce, Oporto.

Freitas, V.P. and Angélico, M.S. (2006), Projecto de Reabilitação da cobertura do Palácio da Bolsa, 1st ed., Oporto Chamber of Commerce, Oporto.

Freitas, V.P., Angélico, M.S. and Valentim, N. (2008), O Palácio da Bolsa: História e Retrato de uma Reabilitação, 1st ed., Oporto Chamber of Commerce, Oporto.

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