Introduction to Building /
Osbourn, Derek,
Introduction to Building / Derek Osbourn, Roger Greeno. - Fifth edition. - xii, 312 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Mitchell's Building Series . - Mitchell's building series. .
Includes index.
The requirements of a building -- Appearance -- Durability -- Dimensional suitability -- Strength and stability -- Weather exclusion -- Sound control -- Thermal comfort and efficiency -- Fire protection -- Lighting and ventilation -- Sanitation and drainage -- Security -- Cost -- Sustainability -- Building processes -- The building team -- Communication -- Construction method.
Introduction to Building provides a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of development and associated building procedures, from initial planning and design through procurement of building work, contractual arrangements and construction techniques. Now in its Fifth Edition, this popular text continues to present an authoritative overview of the many design and practical considerations associated with the creation and maintenance of modern buildings, including repair of existing buildings and traditional construction procedures ... This edition provides a greater perspective of construction procedures and incorporates detailed interpretation of construction practice to current legislative standards as well as analysing a building in terms of what it is expected to do.
9780273738046
2012028709
Building--Textbooks.
TH145 / .O726 2012
690 OS.I 2013
Introduction to Building / Derek Osbourn, Roger Greeno. - Fifth edition. - xii, 312 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Mitchell's Building Series . - Mitchell's building series. .
Includes index.
The requirements of a building -- Appearance -- Durability -- Dimensional suitability -- Strength and stability -- Weather exclusion -- Sound control -- Thermal comfort and efficiency -- Fire protection -- Lighting and ventilation -- Sanitation and drainage -- Security -- Cost -- Sustainability -- Building processes -- The building team -- Communication -- Construction method.
Introduction to Building provides a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of development and associated building procedures, from initial planning and design through procurement of building work, contractual arrangements and construction techniques. Now in its Fifth Edition, this popular text continues to present an authoritative overview of the many design and practical considerations associated with the creation and maintenance of modern buildings, including repair of existing buildings and traditional construction procedures ... This edition provides a greater perspective of construction procedures and incorporates detailed interpretation of construction practice to current legislative standards as well as analysing a building in terms of what it is expected to do.
9780273738046
2012028709
Building--Textbooks.
TH145 / .O726 2012
690 OS.I 2013
