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Fundamental Building Technology introduces the technology, methods, and processes fundamental to construction by focussing on what is involved in building a typical low-rise house. Written with the novice in mind, this textbook is the ideal starting point for any construction student, as it fully supports the reader all the way to understanding the functional requirements of each element of the building, and how to take these into account through the building process itself.
This second edition is expanded to cover even more relevant topics, and is supported by more resources for use by the student and lecturer. Now included are:
Concise, focussed and the most student-friendly guide to this topic available, Fundamental Building Technology is the perfect textbook for those taking construction technology modules at undergraduate or HNC/HND level.
Show moreFundamental Building Technology introduces the technology, methods, and processes fundamental to construction by focussing on what is involved in building a typical low-rise house. Written with the novice in mind, this textbook is the ideal starting point for any construction student, as it fully supports the reader all the way to understanding the functional requirements of each element of the building, and how to take these into account through the building process itself.
This second edition is expanded to cover even more relevant topics, and is supported by more resources for use by the student and lecturer. Now included are:
Concise, focussed and the most student-friendly guide to this topic available, Fundamental Building Technology is the perfect textbook for those taking construction technology modules at undergraduate or HNC/HND level.
Show more1. Introduction to Building Technology 2. Development controls 3. Site Investigation and the Type of Ground 4. Excavations 5. Foundations 6. Concrete 7. Bricks and Blocks 8. External Walls 9. Bonding and Openings 10. Timber 11. Ground Floors 12. Upper Floors 13. Flat Roof Construction and Coverings 14. Pitched Roof Construction and Coverings 15. Timber Frame and Steel Frame House Construction 16. Windows 17. Doors 18. Stairs 19. Plasters and Plasterboards 20. Internal Walls and Partitions 21. Internal Finishes 22. External Wall Finishes
Andrew J. Charlett, Craig Maybery-Thomas
'Informs and seeks to test the reader's understanding of building
materials and the construction process ... a very well thought-out
and useful publication.' – Building Engineer
'Informs and seeks to test the reader's understanding of building
materials and the construction process ... a very well thought-out
and useful publication.' – Building Engineer 'The second edition of
this excellent text builds on the detail of the original – each
chapter contains clear and concise information on all parts of the
construction process from site investigations to finishes using
high quality diagrams to support the text. Each chapter also
contains self-assessment questions which help the student gauge
their understanding of the main concepts – I would recommend this
book not only to academics but to new vocational practitioners as
an essential read. Brilliant.' – Ian Butt, Programme Leader HNC/D
Construction and the Built Environment, City of Bath
College'Fundamental Building Technology shows how building
technology is a multi-faceted area requiring knowledge and
understanding of the interdependent issues of building physics,
materials, building techniques and legislation... Sustainability is
rightfully embedded as a theme, which runs through the contents and
facilitates an understanding of the impact of sustainability
principles. For students of construction technology this approach
not only reinforces the importance of sustainable development, but
also illustrates how it relates to and impacts on other factors…
Here in one volume is encapsulated the information that provides
the foundations for an understanding of the dynamics of building
technology.' – Anna Hiley, University of Manchester
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