
Construction Practice
Brian Cooke(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 4. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-4443-3668-9 (ISBN)
Description
Construction is a highly practical subject. Students on all built environment degree programmes are expected to know and understand building technology from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. Construction site visits are a popular way for students to become acquainted with the practical aspects of construction, but these visits can only show students a small proportion of the technology of construction.
Based around a series of full colour photographic sequences, augmented by carefully chosen line illustrations and text, Construction Practice provides students with a comprehensive overview of practical construction technology. The sequences follow a logical progression through the subject and include contemporary and established practice, as well as modern methods of construction. The book also includes some examples of continental European construction methods where these differ from established UK practice.
Reviews / Votes
"This publication should prove to be a first choice for any student of construction as it offers the ideal foundation of up to date information, methods and techniques used in various construction projects today." (Mark Wheeldon)More details
Product info
Paperback
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
962 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4443-3668-9 (9781444336689)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Brian Cooke MSc is a former chartered civil engineer, quantity surveyor and builder. During his career he has held the posts as principal lecturer in Construction Management and as a visiting lecturer at Universities throughout the North West of England, Europe and the Far East. He is co-author, along with Peter Williams, of the bestselling Construction Planning, Programming and Control.
Content
Chapter 1 - Establishing the Site.
Chapter 2 - Materials Management.
Chapter 3 - Demolitions and Excavation.
Chapter 4 - Foundations and Piling.
Chapter 5 - Earth Support and Basements.
Chapter 6 - Handling Concrete.
Chapter 7 - Building Frames.
Chapter 8 - Steel Structures and Roofs.
Chapter 9 - Formwork in Construction.
Chapter 10 - Floor Construction.
Chapter 11 - Cladding Buildings.
Chapter 12 - Timber Framed Construction.
Chapter 13 - Domestic Housing Construction.