Professional paper

https://doi.org/10.19279/TVZ.PD.2025-13-2-03

TRADITIONAL TIMBER ROOF STRUCTURES OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN ZAGREB

Ivan Volarić ; Zagreb University of Applied Sciences, Zagreb, Civil engineering Department, Avenija Većeslava Holjevca 15, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia *
Dean Čizmar ; Zagreb University of Applied Sciences, Zagreb, Civil engineering Department, Avenija Većeslava Holjevca 15, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Šime Serdarević ; Zagreb University of Applied Sciences, Zagreb, Civil engineering Department, Avenija Većeslava Holjevca 15, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Igor Bakmaz ; Zagreb University of Applied Sciences, Zagreb, Civil engineering Department, Avenija Većeslava Holjevca 15, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia, student

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Timber roof structures have been in use from prehistoric times to the present day. This article provides a brief overview of significant historical timber structures and characteristic roof types found in heritage buildings across the city of Zagreb. For two timber roof structures of multi-residential buildings in Zagreb, four numerical models were developed to analyze the potential for cross-section optimization and the conversion of attic spaces into residential areas. For each of the four variants, material consumption was calculated by element type to provide a clearer understanding of the results. In recent years, technical solutions involving the replacement of constructions systems and materials in load-bearing timber roofs within historic buildings have become increasingly common. This article critically examines the justification for such interventions and explores the potential of timber roof structures.

Keywords

historical buildings; king post roof; queen post roof; timber roof structure; cultural heritage

Hrčak ID:

344928

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/344928

Publication date:

21.10.2025.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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