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Structure and fabric. part 1 / Jack Stroud Foster.

By: Foster, Jack Stroud.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Mitchell's building series.Publisher: Harlow : Longman, 2000Edition: 6th edition.Description: vii, 237 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0582404479.Subject(s): BuildingDDC classification: 690
Contents:
The nature of buildings and building -- The production of buildings -- Structural behaviour -- Foundations -- Walls and piers -- Framed structures -- Roof structures -- Floor structures -- Fireplaces, flues and chimneys -- Stairs -- Temporary works.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

About this series ...Mitchell's Building Series comprises highly practical books ideal for all those studying construction, architecture and related studies at higher technician and degree levels. Each book discusses a specific aspect of a building, focusing on the practical construction issues involved. Necessary building science and theory is provided to explain how and why certain methods and procedures are used. The series systematically covers all stages in the construction of a building.Other books in the series: Introduction to BuildingEnvironment and ServicesFinishesMaterials TechnologyMaterialsInternal ComponentsExternal ComponentsStructure and Fabric Part 2Structure and Fabric Part 1 provides a complete and thorough treatment of the principles and techniques used in the construction of a building.This new edition has been thoroughly updated to bring it into line with recent changes in British Standards and developments in construction techniques, but retains the comprehensive approach for which it is renowned.The book begins by discussing general aspects of buildings, such as function, production and structural issues. Each building part is then detailed in terms of funct

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The nature of buildings and building -- The production of buildings -- Structural behaviour -- Foundations -- Walls and piers -- Framed structures -- Roof structures -- Floor structures -- Fireplaces, flues and chimneys -- Stairs -- Temporary works.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 1 Contract Planning And Site Organisation
  • 2 Contractors' Mechanical Plant
  • 3 Foundations
  • 4 Walls And Piers
  • 5 Multi-Storey Structures
  • 6 Floor Structures
  • 7 Chimney Shafts, Flues And Ducts
  • 8 Stairs, Ramps And Ladders
  • 9 Roof Structures
  • 10 Fire Protection
  • 11 Temporary Works
  • Index