Structure and Fabric (Pt. 1) (Building Construction)
Language: English
Published by HarperCollins Distribution Services, 1972
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- Title
- Structure and Fabric (Pt. 1) (Building Construction)
- Author
- Mitchell, G.A.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Distribution Services
- Publication year
- 1972
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0713430087
- ISBN 13
- 9780713430080
- Item weight
- 421.8 grams
Being a revised and remodelled edition of the cha ters on these subjects in the author's Elementary and Advanced nilding Con struction, with special additional chapters and illustrations.
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Mitchell's Building Series comprises highly practical books ideal for all those studying construction, architecture and related studies at higher technician and degree levels. Each book discusses a specific aspect of a building, focusing on the practical construction issues involved. Necessary building science and theory is provided to explain how and why certain methods and procedures are used. The series systematically covers all stages in the construction of a building.
Other books in the series-
Introduction to Building
Environment and Services
Finishes
Materials Technology
Materials
Internal Components
External Components
Structure and Fabric Part 1
Structure and Fabric Part 2 builds on the content of Part 1, to provide a complete and thorough treatment of the principles and techniques used in the construction of a building.
This new edition has been thoroughly updated to bring it into line with recent changes in British Standards and developments in construction techniques while retaining the comprehensive approach for which it is renowned.
The book begins by discussing planning and organisational aspects of constructionincluding functional, production and structural issues. Each building part is then detailed in terms of function, efficiency, limitations and economy. The nature of the building materials commonly used is taken into account.
Structure and Fabric Part 2-
builds on the concepts introduced in Part 1
places emphasis on practical applications
details each building part in terms of function and limitations
assumes no previous knowledge and adopts a non-mathematical approach
explains clearly why certain techniques are used to achieve maximum efficiency and economy
Coverage includes-
Contract planning and site organisation, contractor's mechanical plant, foundations, walls and piers, multi-storey structures, floor structures, chimney shafts, flues and ducts, stairs, ramps and ladders, roof structures, fire protection and temporary works.
This book and its companion volume, Structure and Fabric Part One are an ideal resource for students of architecture, construction, surveying and structural engineering. It will also be useful for practitising architects, building managers and engineers who need to keep up-to-date with current practices.
Jack Stroud Foster is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and was formerly Principal Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Westminster, where he was responsible for the co-ordination and development of Construction Studies.
Raymond Harrington was formerly Director of Architectural Studies at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, University of Glasgow
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