Building Technology
Published on 13. February 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIV, 352 pages
978-0-333-62096-0 (ISBN)
Description
This popular text examines basic constructional techniques, the choice and use of materials, and statutory requirements for domestic buildings. Includes environmentally-friendly buildings & radon; free-standing & cavity walls; sound insulation; windows & doors; GRP interceptors, and waste management.
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Series
Edition
1995
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Adult education
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 25.5 cm
Width: 23 cm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
860 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-62096-0 (9780333620960)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
The late Ivor H Seeley taught for many years at Nottingham Trent University, UK, where he was head of the Department of Surveying and Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Studies.
Content
List of Illustrations.- List of Tables.- Preface to Fifth Edition.- Acknowledgements.- The Building Process and Site Works.- Building Drawing Foundations.- Earthwork Support and Concrete Walls and Partitions Fireplaces.- Heat Producing Appliances.- Flues and Chimneys Floors: Structures and Finishings; Timber Characteristics and Defects Roofs: Structures and Coverings Windows and Glazing Doors.- Doorsets and Ironmongery Stairs and Fittings Finishings Water Services.- Sanitary Plumbing and Solid Waste Storage Drainage and Small Treatment Works.- External Works Sound and Thermal Insulation.- Dampness.- Ventilation and Condensation Building in Warm Climates.- Appendix: Metric Conversion Table Index.