Fundamental Building Technology

Name: Fundamental Building Technology
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ISBN: 9780415692595

ISBN-10: 0415692598

ISBN-13: 9780415692595

Edition: 2nd 2013 (Revised)

Authors: Andrew J. Charlett, Craig Maybery-Thomas

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Students undertaking all first level undergraduate programmes in construction need to develop an understanding of basic building technology. A good way to achieve this is by studying simple house construction. Once the fundamental concepts of building technology have been understood at this level, students can comfortably progress to more advanced building technology, related to larger and more complex structures.This up-to-date and dependable textbook takes a conceptual approach, focussing on the functional requirements of each element in the building. Andrew Charlett explains how each of these elements can best be satisfied in the design, through the selection of materials and the…

Book details

Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 1/24/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 392
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English




Introduction to Building Technology



Development controls



Site Investigation and the Type of Ground



Excavations



Foundations



Concrete



Bricks and Blocks



External Walls



Bonding and Openings



Timber



Ground Floors



Upper Floors



Flat Roof Construction and Coverings



Pitched Roof Construction and Coverings



Timber Frame and Steel Frame House Construction



Windows



Doors



Stairs



Plasters and Plasterboards



Internal Walls and Partitions



Internal Finishes



External Wall Finishes