Architectural Building Construction: Volume 2: A Text Book for the Architectural and Building Student

Author:   Walter R. Jaggard ,  Francis E. Drury
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781107687431


Pages:   420
Publication Date:   19 December 2013
Format:   Paperback
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Architectural Building Construction: Volume 2: A Text Book for the Architectural and Building Student


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First published in 1936, as the second edition of a 1922 original, this book forms part two of a three-volume series on the area of architectural building construction. The text presents a discussion of the elements of construction in two different types of structure, developing the examination of basic building processes found in volume one. The structures discussed are 'A semi-detached suburban house' and 'A town warehouse'. Numerous illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of architecture and the building process.

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Author:   Walter R. Jaggard ,  Francis E. Drury
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.530kg
ISBN:  

9781107687431


ISBN 10:   1107687438
Pages:   420
Publication Date:   19 December 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

General preface; Preface to volume 2; Description of the buildings selected for study; 1. Brickwork. Foundations and basement walls; 2. Brickwork. Construction of walls; 3. Fireplace and chimney construction; 4. Masonry. Stairs; 5. Masonry. General design and construction; 6. Structural iron and steel work. Bressummers and lintols; 7. Structural steel framed and fire-resisting floors; 8. Structural roofs; 9. Subsidiary metal constructions; 10. Stresses in framed structures; 11. Permanent carpentry. Timber floors and roofs; 12. Partitions. Timber and patents forms; 13. Temporary carpentry; 14. Roof coverings. Plain tiling; 15. External plumbers' work; 16. Joinery. Doors; 17. Joinery. Windows and skylights; 18. Joinery. Stairs; 19. Joinery. Internal fittings (glazed screens and partitions; 20. Plastering, and wall and floor tiling; 21. Glazing and painting; 22. Materials used in building construction.

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