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Barry's introduction to construction of buildings

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Oxford Blackwell 2014Description: xi, 798p. ill. 25cmISBN:
  • 1405110554
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690
Summary: The latest edition of this standard text provides first year (level one) students with the fundamentals of building design and construction. Provides chapters on: site analysis and set-up; groundwork and foundations; floors; walls; roofs; windows; doors; stairs and ramps; surface finishes; solid fuel, gas and electrical services provision; and water supply, sanitation and refuse disposal. Appendices provide web sites and additional references.Summary: Supersedes second edition

The latest edition of this standard text provides first year (level one) students with the fundamentals of building design and construction. Provides chapters on: site analysis and set-up; groundwork and foundations; floors; walls; roofs; windows; doors; stairs and ramps; surface finishes; solid fuel, gas and electrical services provision; and water supply, sanitation and refuse disposal. Appendices provide web sites and additional references.

Supersedes second edition