Historic Preservation: Concrete and Terra-Cotta

At the conclusion of the course you will be able to: Discuss the development and historical uses of concrete glazed architectural terra-cotta. Appraise the significance of terra cotta to the Chicago School and the High Rise and Historic or Beaux art styles. Recall the types of concrete and terra cotta including reinforced and un-reinforced concrete cast-in-place concrete brownstone fireproof construction ceramic veneer and glazed architectural terra-cotta. Illustrate how the complexity of glazed architectural terra-cotta can create a domino-like breakdown of the system. Recognize the causes of deterioration including water stress alteration damage and improper maintenance or repair. Identify deterioration of metal anchoring mortar and other adjacent material. Memorize how to find and repair cracking spalling deflection stains erosion and corrosion. Utilize tools such as tapping infrared scanning sonic testing metal detection laboratory analysis in the course of the restoration process.