Building Construction - Softcover

S S Bhavikatti

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9325960796 ISBN 13: 9789325960794

Publisher: Vikas Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

About the book: building construction building construction covers the entire processofbuildingconstruction in detail, from the stage of planningandfoundationbuilding to the finishing stages likeplastering,painting,electricity supply and woodwork. Each of thebasiccomponents of abuilding are covered separately, includingdoors,windows, floors,roof, walls, partitions, as are the basicfinishingworks likeplumbing, damp-proofing, ventilation, airconditioningand so on.essential features of construction likeacoustics,fire-resistanceand earthquake-resistant design are alsocovered. Inkeeping withcontemporary needs, the book also includes achapter ontheenvironmental impact of a building and how to make itgreen.thetext, presented in simple, precise and reader-friendlylanguage,isamply supported by figures and tables. Together withitscompanionvolume, building materials, the book will meettheacademicrequirements of degree, as well as diploma coursesincivilengineering and architecture. Content 1. Introduction 2. Building planning 3. Foundations 4. Stone masonry 5. Brick masonry 6. Concrete block masonry and composite masonry 7. Partitions and cavity walls 8. Doors, windows and ventilators 9. Lintels and arches 10. Floor and flooring roof . 11. Stairs and lifts 12. Plastering and pointing 13. Painting and other decorative finishes 14. Cement concrete works 15. Temporary works 16. Plumbing services 17. Electricity supply 18. Damp-proofing and waterproofing 19. Anti-termite treatment 20. Acoustics of a building 21. Fire-resistant construction 22. Maintenance of buildings 23. Equipment for building construction 24 mass housing schemes andcost-effectiveconstructiontechniques 25. Green buildings 26.

About this edition

• Publisher: Vikas Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 9325960796
• ISBN 13: 9789325960794
• Binding: Paperback