Building Construction and Drawing 1906 - A Textbook on Principles Details of Modern Construction First Stage

Originally published in 1881, but here reissuing the 1906 edition with a new introduction by Stephen J. Scaysbrook, the Mitchell Building and Construction books offer an unparalleled insight into construction techniques and materials.

List of contents

1. Instructions for Beginners 2. Brickwork 3. Masonry 4. Girders 5. Joints in Carpentry 6. Floors 7. Partitions 8. Wood Roofs 9. Composite Roofs 10. Iron and Steel Roofs 11. Joinery 12. Plumbing 13. Slating 14. Building Quantities and Memoranda. Exercises.

About the author

Stephen J. Scaysbrook FCIAT ACIOB is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists with over 50 years’ experience in construction, from a technologist in architectural practices, to a technical officer in several large global construction material manufacturers. He is Professor of Architectural Technology and Lecturer at Birmingham City University specialising in detailing in both modern-day materials and heritage construction.

Summary

Originally published in 1881, but here reissuing the 1906 edition with a new introduction by Stephen J. Scaysbrook, the Mitchell Building and Construction books offer an unparalleled insight into construction techniques and materials.

Product details

• Authors: Charles F. Mitchell
• Assisted by: Stephen J. Scaysbrook (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2023
• EAN: 9781032199207
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3219920-7
• No. of pages: 468
• Series: Mitchell's Building Construction and Drawing
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; ARCHITECTURE / Methods & Materials, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, ARCHITECTURE / Historic Preservation / General, Electrical Engineering, Engineering: general, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials, Building skills and trades, Carpentry, Bricklaying & plastering, Plumbing