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

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This new edition of Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings retains the emphasis on larger-scale buildings: primarily residential, commercial and industrial buildings constructed with load bearing frames. A considerable amount of new material has been added but the text remains faithful to Barry's original concept of explaining construction technology through key functional and performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings.

Of particular note in this new edition is the expanded coverage of building and construction sustainability. This is now presented within the main body of the text, rather than as a separate chapter. Material relating to the Building Regulations has been brought fully up to date, and there is a more thorough treatment of demolition.

The rest of the text has been updated as required, with particular attention paid to the illustrations.

Advanced undergraduate students and those working towards similar NQF level 5 and 6 qualifications in building and construction will find this the ideal book with which to continue their study of the subject.

See the companion website:

www.wiley.com/go/barrysintroduction

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Acknowledgements (p. ix)
• 1 Introduction (p. 1)
• 1.1 The function and performance of buildings (p. 1)
• 1.2 New methods and products (p. 8)
• 1.3 Product selection and specification (p. 8)
• Useful links (p. 12)
• Further reading (p. 12)
• Supporting information (p. 12)
• 2 Scaffolding, Façade Retention and Demolition (p. 13)
• 2.1 Scaffolding (p. 13)
• 2.2 Refurbishment and façade retention (p. 40)
• 2.3 Demolition (p. 53)
• 2.4 Reuse and recycled materials (p. 60)
• Useful links (p. 63)
• Further reading (p. 63)
• 3 Ground stability, Foundations and Substructures (p. 64)
• 3.1 Ground stability (p. 64)
• 3.2 Functional requirements (p. 74)
• 3.3 Foundation types (p. 83)
• 3.4 Substructures and basements (p. 137)
• Useful links (p. 160)
• Further reading (p. 160)
• 4 Single-Storey Frames, Shells and Lightweight Coverings (p. 161)
• 4.1 Lattice truss, beam, portal frame and flat roof structures (p. 161)
• 4.2 Roof and wall cladding, and decking (p. 205)
• 4.3 Rooflights (p. 230)
• 4.4 Diaphragm, fin wall and tilt-up construction (p. 238)
• 4.5 Shell structures (p. 252)
• Useful link (p. 266)
• Further reading (p. 266)
• 5 Structural Steel Frames (p. 267)
• 5.1 Functional requirements (p. 267)
• 5.2 Methods of design (p. 269)
• 5.3 Steel sections (p. 272)
• 5.4 Structural steel frames (p. 279)
• 5.5 Welding (p. 299)
• 5.6 Fire protection of structural steelwork (p. 314)
• 5.7 Floor and roof construction (p. 322)
• Useful link (p. 337)
• 6 Structural Concrete Frames (p. 338)
• 6.1 Concrete (p. 338)
• 6.2 Concrete mixes (p. 342)
• 6.3 Reinforcement (p. 347)
• 6.4 Formwork and falsework (p. 358)
• 6.5 Prestressed concrete (p. 373)
• 6.6 Lightweight concrete (p. 381)
• 6.7 Concrete structural frames (p. 384)
• 6.8 Precast reinforced concrete frames (p. 394)
• 6.9 Lift slab construction (p. 399)
• Useful links (p. 403)
• Further reading (p. 403)
• 7 Cladding and Curtain Wall Construction (p. 404)
• 7.1 Functional requirements (p. 404)
• 7.2 Terms and definitions (p. 409)
• 7.3 Infill wall framing to a structural grid (p. 409)
• 7.4 Solid and cavity walling (p. 411)
• 7.5 Facings applied to solid and cavity wall backing (p. 415)
• 7.6 Cladding panels (p. 426)
• 7.7 Sheet metal wall cladding (p. 450)
• 7.8 Glazed wall systems (p. 459)
• Useful links (p. 476)
• Further reading (p. 476)
• 8 Prefabrication and Off-Site Production (p. 477)
• 8.1 Terms and concepts (p. 477)
• 8.2 Functional requirements (p. 486)
• 8.3 Off-site production (p. 491)
• 8.4 The production process (p. 496)
• 8.5 Pre-cut timber (p. 497)
• 8.6 Metal (p. 498)
• 8.7 Concrete (p. 500)
• 8.8 Joints and joining (p. 501)
• Useful links (p. 502)
• Further reading (p. 502)
• 9 Lifts and Escalators (p. 503)
• 9.1 Functional requirements (p. 503)
• 9.2 Lifts (elevators) (p. 505)
• 9.3 Escalators and moving walkways (p. 514)
• Useful links (p. 517)
• Further reading (p. 517)
• 10 Fit Out and Second Fix (p. 518)
• 10.1 Commercial fit out (p. 518)
• 10.2 Raised floors (p. 519)
• 10.3 Suspended ceilings (p. 524)
• 10.4 Internal partition walls (p. 529)
• 10.5 Painting and decorating (p. 533)
• Useful links (p. 540)
• Further reading (p. 540)
• 11 Internal Environment and Services Provision (p. 541)
• 11.1 Functional requirements (p. 541)
• 11.2 Indoor climate control (p. 542)
• 11.3 Hot water supply systems (p. 548)
• 11.4 Water services to multi-storey buildings (p. 554)
• 11.5 Estimation of pipe sizes (p. 561)
• 11.6 Recycled water systems (p. 570)
• 11.7 Electronic communication systems: broadband (p. 571)
• Useful link (p. 577)
• Index (p. 578)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Stephen Emmitt BA (Hons), Dip Arch, MA Prof. Ed, PhD was, until recently, Hoffmann Professor of Innovation and Management in Building at the Technical University of Denmark, and is currently Professor of Architectural Technology in the Department of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University. He is a registered architect with industrial experience and teaches architectural technology across a wide range of built environment programmes.
Christopher A. Gorse BSc MSc (Hons) PhD, MCIOB, MAPM, ILTF is Professor of Construction Management and Building Performance. He heads up a number of construction management and technology initiatives as the Director of the Centre for Knowledge Exchange at Leeds Metropolitan University. He is also a construction, management and law consultant with industrial experience, and heads up a number of research projects.