Architectural Building Construction: Volume 1
A Text Book for the Architectural and Building Student
Published on 19. December 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
318 pages
978-1-107-63596-8 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1938, as the fourth edition of a 1916 original, this book forms part one of a three-volume series on the area of architectural building construction. The text presents an elementary course of instruction regarding the process of construction, encouraging the student to treat each element of structure as a unit in a complete scheme. Potential problems are also raised, including those arising from choice and suitability of site, selection of materials, building bylaws, and harmony in the detail and conception of structure. Numerous illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of architecture and the building process.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-63596-8 (9781107635968)
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Content
General preface; Preface to volume 1; Introduction for the student; Description of buildings selected for study; 1. Brickwork. Terms employed - bonds; 2. Brickwork. Foundations and footings; 3. Brickwork. General bonding in external and internal walls; 4. Brickwork. Arches and lintols; 5. Brickwork. Fireplace and chimney construction; 6. Masonry; 7. Carpentry. Introduction and temporary carpentry; 8. Carpentry. Permanent carpentry. Lintols and floors; 9. Carpentry. Permanent carpentry. Roofing; 10. Carpentry. Permanent carpentry. Ceilings and partitions; 11. Joinery. Doors, frames and finishings; 12. Joinery. Windows and finishings; 13. Joinery. Stairs; 14. Joinery. Miscellaneous details; 15. Steel sections. Standard forms; 16. Roof coverings and finishings. Slating and roof plumbing; 17. Roof coverings and finishings. Lead flat, eaves gutters and down pipes; Index.