Macmillan Dictionary of Building
Published in August 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-333-42440-7 (ISBN)
Description
This "Dictionary of Building" is designed as a companion for anyone who works in the construction industry, and for the many students who study building, surveying or civil engineering. The book should also be helpful to everyone who needs to describe the building they live in. The dictionary defines terms words in simple language which can be understood by everyone including those people for whom English is a second language.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-42440-7 (9780333424407)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Major areas covered include: - Carpentry and Joinery - Bricklaying and Masonry - Plumbing and Roofing - Plastering and Decorating - Civil and Structural Engineering - Surveying and Levelling - Strength and Stability - Structures and Enclosures - Heating and Ventilation - Electrical and Water Supplies - Acoustics and Sound Control - Artificial and Natural Lighting - Properties of Materials - Fire and Security - Energy, Climate and Environment - Drainage and Refuse - Measurement and Estimating - Draughting and CAD - Organisation and Project Management - Building Surveying, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying - Do-It-Yourself, House Repairs Appendices