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Barry's advanced construction of buildings

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2006Description: x, 625p ill 24cmISBN:
  • 1405110546
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690 $2 2
Partial contents:
Introduction -- Scaffolding and associated work -- Foundations and substructures -- Single-storey frames, shells and lightweight coverings -- Structural steel frames -- Structural concrete frames -- Cladding and curtain wall construction -- Prefabrication and off-site construction -- Lifts and escalators -- Fit out and second fix -- Heating, cooling and services provision -- Alternative approaches to construction.
Summary: Aimed at students, this covers framed construction and associated technologies, prefabrication, off-site assembly, and alternative methods of construction. It also reflects the industry trend towards sustainable construction techniques.Summary: Supersedes volumes three, four and part of five (ISBNs 0632037423, 063205543X, 0632049324).

Introduction -- Scaffolding and associated work -- Foundations and substructures -- Single-storey frames, shells and lightweight coverings -- Structural steel frames -- Structural concrete frames -- Cladding and curtain wall construction -- Prefabrication and off-site construction -- Lifts and escalators -- Fit out and second fix -- Heating, cooling and services provision -- Alternative approaches to construction.

Aimed at students, this covers framed construction and associated technologies, prefabrication, off-site assembly, and alternative methods of construction. It also reflects the industry trend towards sustainable construction techniques.

Supersedes volumes three, four and part of five (ISBNs 0632037423, 063205543X, 0632049324).