Advanced Building Construction: v. 2
C. M. H. Barritt(Author)
Longman (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published in April 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-0-582-01970-6 (ISBN)
Description
This fully updated edition is a companion text to "Advanced building construction volume 1". The revisions reflect developments in the building industry and in current study courses. The text makes reference to current British Standards and Building Regulations and is illustrated by the author. The work is designed for those engaged in any advanced course in building studies including the BTEC Building Studies Higher National Certificate, examinations in architecture and estate management, as well as degree and professional courses leading to membership of bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Building and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
This fully updated edition is a companion text to "Advanced building construction volume 1". The revisions reflect developments in the building industry and in current study courses. The text makes reference to current British Standards and Building Regulations and is illustrated by the author. The work is designed for those engaged in any advanced course in building studies including the BTEC Building Studies Higher National Certificate, examinations in architecture and estate management, as well as degree and professional courses leading to membership of bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Building and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
This fully updated edition is a companion text to "Advanced building construction volume 1". The revisions reflect developments in the building industry and in current study courses. The text makes reference to current British Standards and Building Regulations and is illustrated by the author. The work is designed for those engaged in any advanced course in building studies including the BTEC Building Studies Higher National Certificate, examinations in architecture and estate management, as well as degree and professional courses leading to membership of bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Building and the Royal Institution 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
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-01970-6 (9780582019706)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1 General: building process legislation; site mechanization; site and soil investigation; modular co-ordination and performance standards. Part 2 Substructure: soil stabilization; coffer dams and caissons; basement construction. Part 3 Superstructure: multi-storey framed buildings; concrete panel buildings; pre-stressed concrete; crosswall construction; shell roofs; roof lighting and ventilating systems; roof finishes; curtain walling. Part 4 Internal construction: partitions; specialized doors; wall finishes; floor finishes; suspended ceilings; plastics. Part 5 External works: road construction; site protection and reinstatement.