Download or read book The Shell Bitumen Industrial Handbook written by and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 1995 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Materials written by Alan Everett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-known and respected standard reference, this fifth edition provides a thorough treatment of the properties of building materials and their manufacture, both on-site and in the factory.
Download or read book HAPM Component Life Manual written by Hapm Publications Ltd. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1992-11-19 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication breaks new ground. It is the first document to provide extensive life-span assessments (for insurance purposes) for a wide range of building components which are classified within the concept of quality specifications. A further benefit is that it does not seek to be prescriptive. It indicative 'benchmarks' against which new or differing specifications can be assessed, in that sense it is both robust and flexible.
Download or read book Building Technology written by Ivor H. Seeley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 1995-11-11 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and examines the constructional techniques, choice and use of materials and the statutory requirements for domestic buildings. The text is generously supported by more than 60 pages of drawings and sketches. It is aimed at first and second year students in a wide variety of disciplines.
Download or read book Structural Engineering Materials written by Neil Jackson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Building Failures written by James Douglas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building defects still continue to plague the construction industry. The lessons learned over the last forty years have not been fully applied. Many new or refurbished buildings still leak or crack. Lack of awareness by designers and installers as to the main mechanisms that trigger such failures remains a problem for the industry. Investigating and rectifying building failures form a major part of building surveyors’ bread and butter work. This book provides guidance on this work for typical residential, commercial and industrial buildings – with advice on how to diagnose a wide range of defects with an emphasis on evidence based practice throughout. It considers both modern and older construction methods, together with new and traditional materials. The particular problems of alteration and renovation work are also discussed. The first four chapters provide information and guidance on the methodology for investigating failures – how to prepare for and conduct an investigation into a building defect and subsequently diagnose its cause in a logical manner. This fourth edition has been updated and expanded to cover the latest diagnostic procedures and research. It also includes Appendices and a new Bibliography, and provides an extensive list of books on building pathology and related topics in the UK and North America. It is essential reading for all students and practitioners interested in building surveying and building conservation.
Download or read book Materials for Architects and Builders written by Arthur R. Lyons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bricks and brickwork -- Blocks and blockwork -- Lime, cement and concrete -- Timber and timber products -- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals -- Bitumen and flat roofing materials -- Glass -- Ceramic materials -- Stone and cast stone -- Plastics -- Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum -- Plaster and board materials -- Insulating materials -- Energy-saving materials and components -- Recycled and ecological materials -- Sealants, gaskets and adhesives -- Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour.
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Download or read book Fundamental Building Technology written by Andrew J. Charlett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-01-24 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All students undertaking Level One undergraduate programmes in construction need to develop an understanding of basic building techniques. This up-to-date and dependable textbook takes the reader through the essential skills, concepts and methods of constructing a simple house to provide a solid grounding in building techniques. Working through each element of a building project and incorporating practical considerations from materials selection to implementation, this is the ideal handbook for all students who need a hands-on and thorough guide. Self-assessment exercises at key points underline the main concepts and make this text ideal for distance or independent learners as well as university students.
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Download or read book Builder s Reference Book written by Leslie Black and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comphensive guide to information sources relevant to the building industry and legislation affecting it. It is designed for use as a tool either in the office or on site, giving facts in a compendium style to meet the most common requirements of the busy builder.
Download or read book Materials for Architects and Builders written by Arthur Lyons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials for Architects and Builders provides a clear and concise introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and covers the essential details of their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Understanding the basics of materials is a crucial part of undergraduate and diploma construction or architecture-related courses, and this established textbook helps the reader to do just that with the help of colour photographs and clear diagrams throughout. This new sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials research, new images, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use remain an important focus, and this new edition includes a wide range of energy-saving building components.
Download or read book Clerk of Works and Site Inspector Handbook written by The Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the popular handbook is a practical companion for Clerks of Works, Site Inspectors and anyone with the responsibility of managing construction works on site. Clerk of Works and Site Inspector Handbook, 2018 edition the book explains the traditional site inspector/clerk of works role and their liabilities, as well as duties and responsibilities linked to a more contemporary construction setting. It explores the relationship between inspectors, architects and other construction professionals, whilst providing valuable insight into reporting and what to look for, check and test every step of the way. It's an essential reference book for Clerks of Works and Site Inspectors, containing important lessons for newly qualified architects, those who carry out site inspections or act as resident site architects and Part 3 students.
Download or read book Guide to Defect Avoidance written by Hapm Publications Ltd. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-03-15 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing together in a unique and practical way much tried-and-tested information, the Guide to Defect Avoidance is essential reading for busy designers and contractors, those engaged in the investigation of building failures, and anyone involved in the procurement and management of low-rise housing of predominantly traditional construction. Using full colour illustrations, the Guide lists and describes a wide range of construction defects, selected and rated by Construction Audit Ltd. on the basis of a decade of experience gained in auditing the construction of over 4,000 newbuild housing schemes. Each defect is clearly related to its potential consequences before being presented in the context of a `problem' and how it may be avoided. Common mistakes are highlighted and the reader directed to an extensive range of further reading.
Download or read book Building Failures written by W.H. Ransom and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years building failures and the resulting lawsuits and awards for damages have frequently been in the news. The biggest headlines may have been reserved for structural failures and complete collapses, but we should not forget the less newsworthy failures such as leaky roofs, damp walls, dropped foundations and rotted timber. This book gives practical guidance on the prevention of failure by describing the nature and cause of the most common defects in buildings, and then shows how they should be avoided in design and construction.
Download or read book Handbook of British Standards written by British Standards Institution and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for include the institution's Report.
