Mitchell's Introduction to Building

ISBN-13: 9780273738046 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 328 str.

R Greeno

Opis

This edition provides a greater perspective of construction procedures and incorporates detailed interpretation of construction practice to current legislative standards as well as analysing a building in terms of what it is expected to do.

Spis treści

Acknowledgements  Preface  SI Units  Introduction  Part A  1. The Requirements of a building  2. Appearance  3. Durability  4. Dimensional suitability  5. Strength and stability  6. Weather exclusion  7. Sound control  8. Thermal comfort and efficiency  9. Fire protection  10.  Lighting and ventilation  11. Sanitation and drainage  12. Security  13. Cost  Part B  14. Sustainability  15. Building processes  16. The Building team  17. Communication  Part C  18. Construction method  Appendix I Working drawings and schedules  Appendix II Examples of planning and Building Regulations application forms  Index

O autorze

Roger Greeno is a consultant, examiner and established author of many construction papers and publications.

Derek Osbourn was Head of the School of Architecture and Interior Design at the Polytechnic of North London, and an examiner for the Royal Institute of British Architects.