Building construction handbook /
Chudley, R
Building construction handbook / Cover subtitle: Incorporating current building & reconstruction regulations R. Chudley and R. Greeno - seventh edition - xi, 763 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes index
Front Cover; Building Construction Handbook; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface to seventh edition; Part One: General; Built environment; The structure; Primary and secondary elements; Component parts and functions; Construction activities; Construction documents; Construction drawings; Building surveys; HIPS/Energy Performance Certificates; Method statement and programming; Weights and densities of building materials; Drawings --
notations; Planning application; Modular coordination; Construction regulations; CDM regulations; Safety signs and symbols; Building Regulations. Code for Sustainable HomesBritish Standards; European Standards; Product and practice accreditation; CPI System of Coding; CI/SfB system of coding; Part Two: Site Works; Site survey; Site investigations; Soil investigation; Soil assessment and testing; Site layout considerations; Site security; Site lighting and electrical supply; Site office accommodation; Materials storage; Materials testing; Protection orders for trees and structures; Locating public utility services; Setting out; Levels and angles; Road construction; Tubular scaffolding and scaffolding systems; Shoring systems; Demolition. Part Three: Builders PlantGeneral considerations; Bulldozers; Scrapers; Graders; Tractor shovels; Excavators; Transport vehicles; Hoists; Rubble chutes and skips; Cranes; Concreting plant; Part Four: Substructure; Foundations --
function, materials and sizing; Foundation beds; Short bored pile foundations; Foundation types and selection; Piled foundations; Retaining walls; Gabions and mattresses; Basement construction; Waterproofing basements; Excavations; Concrete production; Cofferdams; Caissons; Underpinning; Ground water control; Soil stabilisation and improvement. Reclamation of waste landContaminated sub-soil treatment; Part Five: Superstructure --
1; Choice of materials; Brick and block walls; Cavity walls; Damp-proof courses and membranes; Gas resistant membranes; Calculated brickwork; Mortars; Arches and openings; Windows; Glass and glazing; Doors; Crosswall construction; Framed construction; Cladding to external walls; Roofs --
basic forms; Pitched roofs; Plain tiling; Single lap tiling; Slating; Flat roofs; Dormer windows; Dry and wet rot; Green roofs; Thermal insulation; 'U' values; Thermal bridging; Access for the disabled. Part Six: Superstructure --
2Reinforced concrete slabs; Reinforced concrete framed structures; Reinforcement types; Structural concrete, fire protection; Formwork; Precast concrete frames; Prestressed concrete; Structural steelwork sections; Structural steelwork connections; Structural fire protection; Portal frames; Composite timber beams; Multi-storey structures; Roof sheet coverings; Long span roofs; Shell roof construction; Membrane roofs; Rooflights; Panel walls; Rainscreen cladding; Structural glazing; Curtain walling; Concrete claddings; Concrete surface finishes.
"Building Construction Handbook is a reference for all students and professionals. It is full of drawings that illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Coverage of building practice and techniques are also included to provide a guide to building construction."--Book jacket
9780750686228 (pbk.) 0750686227 (pbk.)
GBA800527 bnb
014476241 Uk
Building--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Construction industry--Handbooks, manuals, etc
TH151 / .C52 2008 TH151 / .C52 2008
690 / C.R.B
Building construction handbook / Cover subtitle: Incorporating current building & reconstruction regulations R. Chudley and R. Greeno - seventh edition - xi, 763 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes index
Front Cover; Building Construction Handbook; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface to seventh edition; Part One: General; Built environment; The structure; Primary and secondary elements; Component parts and functions; Construction activities; Construction documents; Construction drawings; Building surveys; HIPS/Energy Performance Certificates; Method statement and programming; Weights and densities of building materials; Drawings --
notations; Planning application; Modular coordination; Construction regulations; CDM regulations; Safety signs and symbols; Building Regulations. Code for Sustainable HomesBritish Standards; European Standards; Product and practice accreditation; CPI System of Coding; CI/SfB system of coding; Part Two: Site Works; Site survey; Site investigations; Soil investigation; Soil assessment and testing; Site layout considerations; Site security; Site lighting and electrical supply; Site office accommodation; Materials storage; Materials testing; Protection orders for trees and structures; Locating public utility services; Setting out; Levels and angles; Road construction; Tubular scaffolding and scaffolding systems; Shoring systems; Demolition. Part Three: Builders PlantGeneral considerations; Bulldozers; Scrapers; Graders; Tractor shovels; Excavators; Transport vehicles; Hoists; Rubble chutes and skips; Cranes; Concreting plant; Part Four: Substructure; Foundations --
function, materials and sizing; Foundation beds; Short bored pile foundations; Foundation types and selection; Piled foundations; Retaining walls; Gabions and mattresses; Basement construction; Waterproofing basements; Excavations; Concrete production; Cofferdams; Caissons; Underpinning; Ground water control; Soil stabilisation and improvement. Reclamation of waste landContaminated sub-soil treatment; Part Five: Superstructure --
1; Choice of materials; Brick and block walls; Cavity walls; Damp-proof courses and membranes; Gas resistant membranes; Calculated brickwork; Mortars; Arches and openings; Windows; Glass and glazing; Doors; Crosswall construction; Framed construction; Cladding to external walls; Roofs --
basic forms; Pitched roofs; Plain tiling; Single lap tiling; Slating; Flat roofs; Dormer windows; Dry and wet rot; Green roofs; Thermal insulation; 'U' values; Thermal bridging; Access for the disabled. Part Six: Superstructure --
2Reinforced concrete slabs; Reinforced concrete framed structures; Reinforcement types; Structural concrete, fire protection; Formwork; Precast concrete frames; Prestressed concrete; Structural steelwork sections; Structural steelwork connections; Structural fire protection; Portal frames; Composite timber beams; Multi-storey structures; Roof sheet coverings; Long span roofs; Shell roof construction; Membrane roofs; Rooflights; Panel walls; Rainscreen cladding; Structural glazing; Curtain walling; Concrete claddings; Concrete surface finishes.
"Building Construction Handbook is a reference for all students and professionals. It is full of drawings that illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Coverage of building practice and techniques are also included to provide a guide to building construction."--Book jacket
9780750686228 (pbk.) 0750686227 (pbk.)
GBA800527 bnb
014476241 Uk
Building--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Construction industry--Handbooks, manuals, etc
TH151 / .C52 2008 TH151 / .C52 2008
690 / C.R.B