Natural stone masonry in modern Scottish construction [electronic resource] a guide for designers and constructors
Urquhart, Dennis
Natural stone masonry in modern Scottish construction a guide for designers and constructors [electronic resource] - Charlestown SSLG 2008 - 126p. col. ill. 30cm.
Executive summary -- Introduction: backgrouns; aim and scope; overview of relevant British Standards and legislation -- Types and properties of stone: introduction; performance of stone in use -- Selection of stone: introduction; factors influencing stone selection -- Soiling of facades: general; influence of stone types; soiling patterns; other soiling and staining; guidelines -- Walling types: choice of walling type; traditional walls; stone walling systems for modern construction -- Design and detail: moisture and dampness control; structure; summary of moisture and structural design details -- Mortars: principles of mortars; characteristics of mortars; types of mortars; selection of mortar; precautions at joints -- Case studies: case study 1, Kepplestone Development, Aberdeen; case study 2, Scene Field Centre, Rowardennan; case study 3, St Vincent Place, Edinburgh -- Bibliography -- Annexes
Offers guidance on the use of stone in new building projects to those unfamiliar with its use. Includes a section on selecting the right type of stone for the project, and provides diagrams of walling systems, including ashlar and rubble. Also includes case studies.
Advanced
9780956102904
Scotland--1999-
693.1 $2 18
Natural stone masonry in modern Scottish construction a guide for designers and constructors [electronic resource] - Charlestown SSLG 2008 - 126p. col. ill. 30cm.
Executive summary -- Introduction: backgrouns; aim and scope; overview of relevant British Standards and legislation -- Types and properties of stone: introduction; performance of stone in use -- Selection of stone: introduction; factors influencing stone selection -- Soiling of facades: general; influence of stone types; soiling patterns; other soiling and staining; guidelines -- Walling types: choice of walling type; traditional walls; stone walling systems for modern construction -- Design and detail: moisture and dampness control; structure; summary of moisture and structural design details -- Mortars: principles of mortars; characteristics of mortars; types of mortars; selection of mortar; precautions at joints -- Case studies: case study 1, Kepplestone Development, Aberdeen; case study 2, Scene Field Centre, Rowardennan; case study 3, St Vincent Place, Edinburgh -- Bibliography -- Annexes
Offers guidance on the use of stone in new building projects to those unfamiliar with its use. Includes a section on selecting the right type of stone for the project, and provides diagrams of walling systems, including ashlar and rubble. Also includes case studies.
Advanced
9780956102904
Scotland--1999-
693.1 $2 18