Advanced Building Construction: v. 1
C. M. H. Barritt(Author)
Longman (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published in April 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-0-582-01972-0 (ISBN)
Description
The updated edition of this work, first published in 1984, reflects the needs of evolving technology and today's building construction study courses. It includes revisions to references made to the British Standard and Building Regulations and also contains new information on demolition work. The text is designed for those taking advanced courses in building construction, including the BTEC Higher National Certificate in Building Studies, those studying for degrees in construction, estate management and architecture or for qualifications leading to membership of professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Building or the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
The updated edition of this work, first published in 1984, reflects the needs of evolving technology and today's building construction study courses. It includes revisions to references made to the British Standard and Building Regulations and also contains new information on demolition work. The text is designed for those taking advanced courses in building construction, including the BTEC Higher National Certificate in Building Studies, those studying for degrees in construction, estate management and architecture or for qualifications leading to membership of professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Building or the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
The updated edition of this work, first published in 1984, reflects the needs of evolving technology and today's building construction study courses. It includes revisions to references made to the British Standard and Building Regulations and also contains new information on demolition work. The text is designed for those taking advanced courses in building construction, including the BTEC Higher National Certificate in Building Studies, those studying for degrees in construction, estate management and architecture or for qualifications leading to membership of professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Building or the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
line diagrams, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
321 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-01972-0 (9780582019720)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1 General: information retrieval; building standards and control; site control of materials and workmanship. Part 2 Substructure: soil testing and underpinning; temporary support; choosing a foundation; pile foundations; high retaining walls. Part 3 Superstructure: complex scaffolding; laminated timber; pre-cast concrete frames; infill panels; composite structures; calculated brickwork; long span roof frames; concrete finishes. Part 4 Internal construction: suspended floors; prefabricated stairs; industrial doors and shutters; internal joinery and adhesives. Part 5 External works: rigid pavements.