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Barry's introduction to construction of buildings / Stephen Emmitt and Christopher A. Gorse.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chichester, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell Pub., 2010.Edition: 2nd edDescription: ix, 756 p. : ill., plans ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781405188548 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 1405188545 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • TH146 .E51
Contents:
Introduction -- Site analysis and set-up -- Groundwork and foundations -- Floors -- Walls -- Roofs -- Windows -- Doors -- Stairs and ramps -- Surface finishes -- Solid fuel, gas and electrical services provision -- Water supply, sanitation and refuse disposal.
Summary: "This new edition of Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings adds considerable new material but remains based on the original concept of explaining construction technology through key functional/performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. Of particular note in this new edition are a fully integrated approach to environmental issues and construction sustainability. The rest of the material has been updated as required, with particular attention paid to the illustrations. With over 150 new photographs and many revised figures, plus a supporting website at www.wiley.com/go/barrysintroduction, students learning the fundamentals of building and construction on undergraduate and other NQF level 5-6 courses will find this the ideal introduction to the subject."--Publisher's description.
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Books Books SDD-UBIDS Library General Stacks TH146 E52 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available WA-04170700430
Books Books SDD-UBIDS Library General Stacks TH146 E 51 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available WA-04170504429

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes web resources.

Introduction -- Site analysis and set-up -- Groundwork and foundations -- Floors -- Walls -- Roofs -- Windows -- Doors -- Stairs and ramps -- Surface finishes -- Solid fuel, gas and electrical services provision -- Water supply, sanitation and refuse disposal.

"This new edition of Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings adds considerable new material but remains based on the original concept of explaining construction technology through key functional/performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. Of particular note in this new edition are a fully integrated approach to environmental issues and construction sustainability. The rest of the material has been updated as required, with particular attention paid to the illustrations. With over 150 new photographs and many revised figures, plus a supporting website at www.wiley.com/go/barrysintroduction, students learning the fundamentals of building and construction on undergraduate and other NQF level 5-6 courses will find this the ideal introduction to the subject."--Publisher's description.

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