Barry's Introduction To Construction Of Buildings

by Stephen Emmitt (HOFFMANN PROFESSOR OF INNOVATION AND MANAGEMENT IN BUILDING, TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF DENMARK); Christopher Gorse (SENIOR LECTURER, SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY)

• ISBN13: 9781405110556
• ISBN10: 1405110554
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

The five volume series, Barry's Construction of Buildings, has been established as a standard text on building technology for many years. However, a substantial update has long been required, and while doing this the opportunity has been taken to reduce five volumes to two in a more user-friendly format. The introductory volume covers domestic construction and brings together material from volumes 1, 2 and part of 5. The extensive revision includes modern concepts on site assembly, environmental issues and safety, and features further reading.

Author Biography

Stephen Emmitt BA (Hons), Dip Arch, MA Prof. Ed, PhD is the Hoffmann Professor of Innovation and Management in Building at the Technical University of Denmark. He is a registered architect with industrial experience and teaches construction technology across a wide range of built environment programmes.

Christopher Gorse BSc (Hons), Dip Ed, Dip (H&S), MSc, PhD, MCIOB, MAPM is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University. He is a construction and project management consultant with industrial experience and teaches construction technology across a wide range of built environment programmes

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowlegements	xi
1 Introduction	1	(13)
1.1 The function and performance u1 buildings	1	(4)
1.2 General principles of construction	5	(4)
1.3 Regulations and approvals	9	(2)
1.4 Making choices and sources of information	11	(2)
Further reading	13	(1)
2 Site Analysis and Set-up	14	(23)
2.1 Function of the site analysis	14	(1)
2.2 The 'desk-top' study	15	(3)
2.3 Site reconnaissance	18	(4)
2.4 Soil investigations	22	(10)
2.5 The performance appraisal	32	(1)
2.6 Site set-up and security	32	(4)
Further reading	36	(1)
3 Groundwork and Foundations	37	(44)
3.1 Functional requirements	37	(1)
3.2 Bedrock and soil types	37	(3)
3.3 Ground movement	40	(4)
3.4 Foundation construction	44	(26)
3.5 Site preparation and drainage	70	(11)
4 Floors	81	(45)
4.1 Functional requirements	81	(3)
4.2 Ground supported concrete slab	84	(7)
4.3 Suspended concrete floor slabs	91	(7)
4.4 Suspended timber ground floors	98	(4)
4.5 Resistance to the passage of heat	102	(6)
4.6 Reinforced concrete upper floors	108	(7)
4.7 Timber upper floors	115	(11)
5 Walls	126	(125)
5.1 Functional requirements	126	(12)
5.2 Damp-proof courses (dpcs)	138	(4)
5.3 Stone	142	(6)
5.4 Stone masonry walls	148	(10)
5.5 Bricks and brickwork	158	(8)
5.6 Bonding bricks	166	(7)
5.7 Blocks and blockwork	173	(5)
5.8 Mortar	178	(5)
5.9 Loadbearing brick and block walls	183	(6)
5.10 Solid wall construction	189	(24)
5.11 Cavity wall construction	213	(15)
5.12 Timber	228	(6)
5.13 Timber framed walls	234	(13)
5.14 Steel frame wall construction	247	(1)
5.15 Internal and party walls	248	(3)
6 Roofs	251	(84)
6.1 Functional requirements	251	(4)
6.2 Pitched roofs	255	(18)
6.3 Pitched roof coverings	273	(20)
6.4 Sheet metal covering to low pitch roofs	293	(3)
6.5 Thermal insulation to pitched roofs	296	(5)
6.6 Flat roofs	301	(1)
6.7 Timber flat roof construction	302	(18)
6.8 Concrete flat roofs	320	(5)
6.9 Thermal insulation to flat roofs	325	(5)
6.10 Parapet walls	330	(5)
7 Windows	335	(94)
7.1 Functional requirements	335	(27)
7.2 Window types	362	(11)
7.3 Window frames	373	(30)
7.4 Glass and glazing	403	(15)
7.5 Hardware	418	(2)
7.6 Window sills	420	(8)
7.7 Roof lights	428	(1)
8 Doors	429	(54)
8.1 Functional requirements	429	(6)
8.2 Door types	435	(25)
8.3 Door frames and linings	460	(15)
8.4 Hardware	475	(8)
9 Stairs and Ramps	483	(40)
9.1 Functional requirements	485	(3)
9.2 Materials, terms and definitions	488	(10)
9.3 Types of stair	498	(2)
9.4 limber staircases	500	(12)
9.5 Stone stairs	512	(1)
9.6 Reinforced concrete stairs	513	(6)
9.7 Structural glass stairs	519	(1)
9.8 Ramps	519	(4)
10 Surface Finishes	523	(33)
10.1 Functional requirements	523	(2)
10.2 Floor finishes	525	(9)
10.3 Wall and ceiling finishes	534	(14)
10.4 Skirtings and architraves	548	(4)
10.5 External rendering	552	(4)
11 Solid Fuel, Gas and Electrical Services Provision	556	(52)
11.1 Functional requirements	556	(1)
11.2 Energy sources	556	(1)
11.3 Solid fuel burning appliances	557	(19)
11.4 Domestic gas installations	576	(6)
11.5 Domestic electrical supply and installations	582	(22)
11.6 Artificial lighting	604	(3)
Further reading	607	(1)
12 Water Supply, Sanitation and Refuse Disposal	608	(95)
12.1 Water supply and distribution	608	(21)
12.2 Sanitary appliances	629	(25)
12.3 Foul drainage	654	(35)
12.4 Roof drainage	689	(8)
12.5 Surface water drainage	697	(2)
12.6 Refuse storage and recycling	699	(4)
Appendix A: Web Sites	703	(3)
Appendix B: Additional References	706	(2)
Index	708