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Barry's advanced construction of buildings / Stephen Emmitt and Chris Gorse.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Blackwell, 2006.Edition: Rev edDescription: 625 pISBN:
  • 1405110546 (pbk.)
  • 9781405110549 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 690 EMM
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The second volume of the revised 'Barry' will cover commercial and industrial (or advanced) construction, and brings together material from volumes 3, 4 and part of 5. The extensive revision includes modern concepts on site assembly, environmental issues and safety, and features further reading.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Preface (p. viii)
  • Acknowledgements (p. x)
  • 1 Introduction (p. 1)
  • 1.1 The function and performance of buildings (p. 1)
  • 1.2 Environmental concerns (p. 8)
  • 1.3 New methods and products (p. 9)
  • 1.4 Product selection and specification (p. 10)
  • 2 Scaffolding and Associated Work (p. 14)
  • 2.1 Scaffolding (p. 14)
  • 2.2 Refurbishment and facade retention (p. 37)
  • 2.3 Demolition (p. 48)
  • 3 Foundations and Substructures (p. 51)
  • 3.1 Ground stability (p. 51)
  • 3.2 Functional requirements (p. 61)
  • 3.3 Foundation types (p. 70)
  • 3.4 Substructures and basements (p. 117)
  • 4 Single-Storey Frames, Shells and Lightweight Coverings (p. 141)
  • 4.1 Lattice truss, beam, portal frame and flat roof structures (p. 141)
  • 4.2 Roof and wall cladding, and decking (p. 178)
  • 4.3 Rooflights (p. 204)
  • 4.4 Diaphragm, fin wall and tilt-up construction (p. 217)
  • 4.5 Shell structures (p. 231)
  • 5 Structural Steel Frames (p. 244)
  • 5.1 Functional requirements (p. 244)
  • 5.2 Methods of design (p. 247)
  • 5.3 Steel sections (p. 251)
  • 5.4 Structural steel frames (p. 258)
  • 5.5 Welding (p. 279)
  • 5.6 Fire protection of structural steelwork (p. 295)
  • 5.7 Floor and roof construction (p. 302)
  • 6 Structural Concrete Frames (p. 318)
  • 6.1 Concrete (p. 318)
  • 6.2 Concrete mixes (p. 323)
  • 6.3 Reinforcement (p. 329)
  • 6.4 Formwork and falsework (p. 342)
  • 6.5 Prestressed concrete (p. 355)
  • 6.6 Lightweight concrete (p. 364)
  • 6.7 Concrete structural frames (p. 368)
  • 6.8 Precast reinforced concrete frames (p. 379)
  • 6.9 Lift slab construction (p. 386)
  • 7 Cladding and Curtain Wall Construction (p. 391)
  • 7.1 Functional requirements (p. 391)
  • 7.2 Terms and definitions (p. 397)
  • 7.3 Infill wall framing to a structural grid (p. 397)
  • 7.4 Solid and cavity walling (p. 399)
  • 7.5 Facings applied to solid and cavity wall backing (p. 404)
  • 7.6 Cladding panels (p. 417)
  • 7.7 Sheet metal wall cladding (p. 449)
  • 7.8 Glazed wall systems (p. 461)
  • 7.9 Internal walls and partitions (p. 481)
  • 8 Prefabrication and Off-Site Production (p. 485)
  • 8.1 Terms and concepts (p. 485)
  • 8.2 Functional requirements (p. 499)
  • 8.3 Off-site production (p. 500)
  • 8.4 The production process (p. 505)
  • 8.5 Pre-cut timber (p. 507)
  • 8.6 Metal (p. 508)
  • 8.7 Concrete (p. 510)
  • 8.8 Joints and joining (p. 511)
  • 9 Lifts and Escalators (p. 513)
  • 9.1 Functional requirements (p. 513)
  • 9.2 Lifts (elevators) (p. 515)
  • 9.3 Escalators and moving walkways (p. 524)
  • 10 Fit Out and Second Fix (p. 529)
  • 10.1 Commercial fit out (p. 529)
  • 10.2 Raised floors (p. 531)
  • 10.3 Suspended ceilings (p. 535)
  • 10.4 Internal partition walls (p. 540)
  • 10.5 Painting and decorating (p. 546)
  • 11 Heating, Cooling and Services Provision (p. 554)
  • 11.1 Functional requirements (p. 554)
  • 11.2 Indoor climate control (p. 555)
  • 11.3 Hot water supply systems (p. 561)
  • 11.4 Water services to multi-storey buildings (p. 567)
  • 11.5 Estimation of pipe sizes (p. 575)
  • 11.6 Recycled water systems (p. 584)
  • 11.7 Electronic communication systems: broadband (p. 585)
  • 12 Alternative Approaches to Construction (p. 592)
  • 12.1 Functional requirements (p. 592)
  • 12.2 Straw (p. 594)
  • 12.3 Earth (p. 602)
  • 12.4 Green roofs (p. 606)
  • 12.5 Recycled materials (p. 610)
  • 12.6 New materials and products (p. 611)
  • Appendix A Web Sites (p. 617)
  • Appendix B Further References (p. 619)
  • Index (p. 621)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Stephen Emmitt BA (Hons), Dip Arch, MA Prof. Ed, PhD is the Hoffmann Professor of Innovation and Management in Building at the Technical University of Denmark
Christopher Gorse BSc (Hons), Dip Ed, Dip (H&S), MSc, PhD, MCIOB, MAPM is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University

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