The fourth edition of Advanced Construction Technology continues the authoritative introduction to building provided in the companion volume, Construction Technology. This advanced volume provides a comprehensive, practical and illustrative presentation to many aspects of construction practice, as applied to buildings for industrial and commercial purposes. Key features clear and concise text, supplemented with comprehensive illustrations * references to current Building and Construction Regulations, British and European Standards * new chapter on Access and Facilities for the Disabled, as applied to industrial and commercial buildings * updated information on the aspects of higher energy efficient standards * considers construction processes and procedures to include site works, plant and equipment, sub-structures and temporary work, superstructure, demolition, framed buildings, fire protection and means for escape, formwork, pre-stressing, internal components and external works * new illustrations have been added where appropriate and existing illustrations have been modified with due regard for established techniques Advanced Construction Technology is recommended for students on higher education certificate, diploma and degree courses in all construction and building related programmes of study Roy Chudley was formerly senior lecturer in building technology at Guildford College of Technology. Roger Greeno is a consultant, examiner and established author of many construction papers and publications.
Contents: Preface Acknowledgements 1. Site Works 2. Plant and Equipment 3. Substructure 1 4. Substructure 2 5. Demolition and Temporary Work 6. Portal Frames 7. Fire 8. Claddings to Framed Structures 9. Formwork Systems 10. Prestressed Concrete 11. Buildings for Industrial Storage Use 12. Stairs 13. Internal Components and Decorations 14. External Works 15.Access and Facilities for Disabled People: Buildings other than Dwellings Bibliography Index. |
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