Charlett A.J. Fundamental Building Technology

Taylor & Francis, Abingdon, UK, 2007. — 276 p. — ISBN: 0415386233, 0415386241.All students undertaking Level One undergraduate programmes in construction need to develop an understanding of basic building techniques. This up-to-date and dependable textbook takes the reader through the essential skills, concepts and methods of constructing a simple house to provide a solid grounding in building techniques.Working through each element of a building project and incorporating practical considerations from materials selection to implementation, this is the ideal handbook for all students who need a hands-on and thorough guide. Self-assessment exercises at key points underline the main concepts and make this text ideal for distance or independent learners as well as university students.Introduction to building technology
Site investigation and the type of ground
Excavation
Foundations
Concrete
Single-storey basements
Bricks and blocks
External walls
Bonding and openings in walls
Timber
Ground floors
Upper floors
Flat roof construction
Flat roof coverings
Pitched roof construction
Pitched roof coverings
Timber frame and steel frame house construction
Windows and glazing
Doors
Stairs
Plasters and plasterboards
Internal walls and partitions
Internal finishes
External wall finishes