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Building Construction G.A. Mitchell

Building Construction By G.A. Mitchell

Building Construction by G.A. Mitchell


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Summary

This is an extension and development of Part 1, and with it forms a suitable text for courses in architecture, building technology, quantity surveying and structural and environmental engineering. It is relevant to TEC Certificates and Diplomas in Building Studies, ONC and City & Guild courses.

Building Construction Summary

Building Construction: Pt. 2: Structure and Fabric by G.A. Mitchell

This is an extension and development of Part 1 of the work and with it forms a suitable text for courses in architecture, building technology, quantity surveying, structural engineering and environmental engineering. It is also an appropriate reference for TEC Certificates and Diplomas in Building Studies, ONC and City and Guilds of London Institute courses in Building. Topics covered include contract planning and site organization, foundations, walls, multi-storey structures, floor structures, chimneys, stairs, roof structures and fire protection. Other books in the series are Environment and Services, Materials, Components and Finishes.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Contract planning and site organization: contract planning and control; site organization. Part 2 Contractors' mechnical plant: the mechanization of building operations; mechanical plant. Part 3 Foundations: soil mechanics; foundation design; foundation types; underpinning. Part 4 walls and piers: solid masonry walls; plain monolithic concrete walls; cross wall construction; reinforced masonry walls; cavity loadbearing walls; diaphragm and fin walls; panel walls; party walls and separating walls; retaining walls; waterproofing; external facings and claddings; movement control. Part 5 Multi-storey structures - the frame and the loadbearing wall: choice of appropriate structure; framed structures; the steel frame; the reinforced concrete structure; the in situ cast concrete frame; the precast concrete frame; the reinforced concrete wall; prestressed concrete; movement control. Part 6 Floor structures: upper floors; upper floor construction; movement control. Part 7 Chimney shafts, flues and ducts: chimney shafts; gas flues; ducts for services. Part 8 Stairs, ramps and ladders. Part 9 Roof structures: types of roof structure; choice of roof structure; constructional methods; movement control. Part 10 Fire protection: growth of fire in buildings; materials in relation to fire; factors affecting design; fire-resisting construction. Part 11 Temporary works: shoring; timbering for excavations; scaffolding; formwork.

Additional information

GOR003321240
9780713438659
0713438657
Building Construction: Pt. 2: Structure and Fabric by G.A. Mitchell
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pavilion Books
19840100
436
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