Download or read book Stability Under Wind Load of Loose laid External Roof Insulation Boards written by [Anonymus AC09041911] and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increased costs of energy has made the addition of thermal insulation to existing buildings an economic proposition. If the building has no cavity walls or loft space, it may be necessary to apply the insulation externally; many insulation systems have been developed to fill this role. On walls and steep roofs, these systems must be bonded or fixed mechanically to the existing structure. It may be difficult to achieve a satisfactory bond when a building is old and the finish of the external surface has deteriorated. If a fault occurs, for example if rainwater enters the structure, it may be difficult to determine whether this is a fault in the new insulation system or a pre-existing fault in the original structure. On flat or nearly flat roofs, an external insulation system may be loose-laid, relying on self-weight or ballast to provide stability against wind-induced uplift. Such systems are usually porous to rainwater and so require the existing structure to be water- tight. Because no fixings penetrate the existing structure, a loose-laid system has advantages to both client and supplier: faults can be readily ascribed to either the original structure or the insulation system and the insulation can be temporarily removed to effect repairs. This digest gives guidance on the uplift pressures to which loose-laid external roof insulation boards can be subjected, and how they can be restrained using ballast or mechanical fixing. A worked example is given to show how to determine the spacing and adequacy of ballast.
Download or read book The Designer s Guide to Wind Loading of Building Structures Static structures written by Nicholas John Cook and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building Regulations Explained written by London District Surveyors Association and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 1611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully revised essential reference takes into account all important aspects of building control, including new legislation up to Spring 2000 with important revisions to parts B, K, M and N. Each chapter explains the approved document. Publication lists and relevant sources of information are also included, together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry, determinations made by the Secretary of State and sample check lists. Building Regulations Explained will be of wide appeal to architects, planners, surveyors, builders, building control professionals (including new non-NHBC approved inspectors), regulators and students.
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.
Download or read book Mitchell s Introduction to Building written by Roger Greeno and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-16 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Building provides a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of development and associated building procedures, from initial planning and design through procurement of building work, contractual arrangements and construction techniques. Now in its Fifth Edition, this popular text continues to present an authoritative overview of the many design and practical considerations associated with the creation and maintenance of modern buildings, including repair of existing buildings and traditional construction procedures. Topics covered include the functional requirements of a building: appearance, durability, dimensional suitability, strength and stability, weather exclusion, sound control, thermal comfort, fire protection, lighting and ventilating, sanitation and drainage, security, cost, sustainability, building processes, the building team, communication and construction methods.
Download or read book Fundamental Building Technology written by Andrew J. Charlett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamental Building Technology introduces the technology, methods, and processes fundamental to construction by focussing on what is involved in building a typical low-rise house. Written with the novice in mind, this textbook is the ideal starting point for any construction student, as it fully supports the reader all the way to understanding the functional requirements of each element of the building, and how to take these into account through the building process itself. This second edition is expanded to cover even more relevant topics, and is supported by more resources for use by the student and lecturer. Now included are: An introduction to the planning process and the building regulations How to incorporate a sustainable approach, in the selection of materials and elsewhere A companion site with lecturer’s answers manual and illustrated lecture notes 150 labelled diagrams throughout the book, and multiple self-study questions in every chapter A students’ section of the companion site with multiple choice quizzes and 250 full-colour photos linked to chapters of the book Concise, focussed and the most student-friendly guide to this topic available, Fundamental Building Technology is the perfect textbook for those taking construction technology modules at undergraduate or HNC/HND level.
Download or read book Building Maintenance written by Ivor H. Seeley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 1987-11-20 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, up-to-date and illustrated exposition of building maintenance in all its aspects, to serve the needs of building surveyors and other professionals involved in this activity and building, surveying and architectural students. It shows the great importance of properly maintaining buildings and the advisability of providing adequate feedback to the design team. All the main building defects are described and illustrated and the appropriate remedial measures examined. Alterations and improvements to buildings and the specifying, measurement, pricing, tendering and contractual procedures are all examined, described and illustrated. In addition, the planning and financing, execution and supervision of maintenance work receive full consideration.
Download or read book Building Research Establishment Digest written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Defects in Buildings written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of up-to-date information on diagnosis of defects in buildings, this is a revision of the previous PSA publication Common Defects in Buildings and looks at the causes of deterioration, durability of materials and the principles of diagnosis and investigation techniques.
Download or read book BRE Digest written by and published by . This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Current Information in the Construction Industry written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Introduction to Building written by Derek Osbourn and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1997 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a basic introduction to the building process and analyzes a building in terms of what it is expected to do, the processes required, the building team which implements the processes, the methods used for communicating information and a typical construction method. Topics covered include: the requirements of a building; appearance; durability; dimensional suitability; strength and stability; weather exclusion; sound control; thermal comfort; fire protection; lighting and ventilating; sanitation; security; cost; building processes; the building team; communication; and construction method.
Download or read book Materials for Architects and Builders written by Arthur Lyons and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2004 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition has been fully updated to take into account new materials that have come into use since the first edition. In particular there is increased emphasis on environmental concerns, with new chapters on ecological and energy saving materials such as photovolaics.
Download or read book External Components written by Michael Mcevoy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyses, in conjunction with Internal Components, the performance requirements of building components and the effectiveness of typical solutions. External components integrates logically with the theoretical aspects explored in other titles in the Mitchell's building series. It encourages evaluation of alternative methods for putting components together.
