This advanced textbook on construction assumes an understanding of the theoretic basis of the technology and widens the student's awareness to alternatives, without swamping them by new ideas. It will still cover low rise domestic construction but will address: a range of alternative techniques and materials old and new - particularly eco-friendly ones; and, the most recent editions of the Building Regulations across England & Wales and Scotland with the more important differences highlighted and how they are to be met - precis a selectionof the major British and European Standards which are referred to in the current Regulations. Sustainability (including recycling and reclaiming) will be discussed in an Appendix but highlighted as techniques and materials are discussed in the body of the text.This title features general format/layout and writing style. Use of photographs to support the detail drawings will remain and will be expanded. Appendices will be used extensively so that issues and techniques can be described briefly and precisely without intrusion upon the main text. It features the general chapter headings and order so that a correlation exists between the two volumes.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-5134-4
- Editorial: BLACKWELL SCIENTIFIC PUBLICA-
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés