Barry's introduction to construction of buildings

Barry's introduction to construction of buildings by Stephen Emmit & Christopher Gorse is a new book that has come into the Learning Centre and is now available for loan.

Contents:

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction -- 1.1 The function and performance of buildings. -- 1.2 General principles of construction. -- 1.3 Regulations and approvals. -- 1.4 Making choices and sources of information. Further reading.
2. Site Analysis and Set-up. -- 2.1 Function of the site analysis. -- 2.2 The 'desk-top' study. -- 2.3 Site reconnaissance. -- 2.4 Soil investigations. -- 2.5 The performance appraisal. -- 2.6 Site set-up and security. Further reading.
3. Groundwork and Foundations. -- 3.1 Functional requirements. -- 3.2 Bedrock and soil types. -- 3.3 Ground movement. -- 3.4 Foundation construction. -- 3.5 Site preparation and drainage.
4. Floors. -- 4.1 Functional requirements. -- 4.2 Ground supported concrete slab. -- 4.3 Suspended concrete floor slabs. -- 4.4 Suspended timber ground floors. -- 4.5 Resistance to the passage of heat. -- 4.6 Reinforced concrete upper floors. -- 4.7 Timber upper floors.
5. Walls. -- 5.1 Functional requirements. -- 5.2 Damp-proof courses (dpcs). -- 5.3 Stone. -- 5.4 Stone masonry walls. -- 5.5 Bricks and brickwork. -- 5.6 Bonding bricks. -- 5.7 Blocks and blockwork. -- 5.8 Mortar. -- 5.9 Loadbearing brick and block walls. -- 5.10 Solid wall construction. -- 5.11 Cavity wall construction. -- 5.12 Timber. -- 5.13 Timber framed walls. -- 5.14 Steel frame wall construction. -- 5.15 Internal and party walls.
6. Roofs. -- 6.1 Functional requirements. -- 6.2 Pitched roofs. -- 6.3 Pitched roof coverings. -- 6.4 Sheet metal covering to low pitch roofs. -- 6.5 Thermal insulation to pitched roofs. -- 6.6 Flat roofs. -- 6.7 Timber flat roof construction. -- 6.8 Concrete flat roofs. -- 6.9 Thermal insulation to flat roofs. -- 6.10 Parapet walls.
7. Windows. -- 7.1 Functional requirements. -- 7.2 Window types. -- 7.3 Window frames. -- 7.4 Glass and glazing. -- 7.5 Hardware. -- 7.6 Window cills. -- 7.7 Roof lights.
8. Doors. -- 8.1 Functional requirements. -- 8.2 Door types. -- 8.3 Door frames and linings. -- 8.4 Hardware.
9. Stairs and Ramps. -- 9.1 Functional requirements. -- 9.2 Materials, terms and definitions. -- 9.3 Types of stair. -- 9.4 Timber staircases. -- 9.5 Stone stairs. -- 9.6 Reinforced concrete stairs. -- 9.7 Structural glass stairs. -- 9.8 Ramps.
10. Surface Finishes. -- 10.1 Functional requirements. -- 10.2 Floor finishes. -- 10.3 Wall and ceiling finishes. -- 10.4 Skirtings and architraves. -- 10.5 External rendering.
11. Solid Fuel, Gas and Electrical Services Provision. -- 11.1 Functional requirements. -- 11.2 Energy sources. -- 11.3 Solid fuel burning appliances. -- 11.4 Domestic gas installations. -- 11.5 Domestic electrical supply and installations. -- 11.6 Artificial lighting.Further reading.
12. Water Supply, Sanitation and Refuse Disposal. -- 12.1 Water supply and distribution. -- 12.2 Sanitary appliances. -- 12.3 Foul drainage. -- 12.4 Roof drainage. -- 12.5 Surface water drainage. -- 12.6 Refuse storage and recycling.

Appendix A: Web Sites.

Appendix B: Additional References

Index