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Informationen zum Autor Stephen Emmitt, PhD, is Professor of Architectural Practice at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Bath, UK. He is an architect with industrial experience. Klappentext BARRY'S ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGSAn up-to-date edition of the comprehensive guide to building practiceSince 1958, Barry's Construction of Buildings has served as a standard guide to building practices and construction skills. The second volume of this two-volume format, Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings builds on the introductory material of the first volume to offer readers a thorough grounding in construction and its various facets. Emphasizing large-scale buildings, particularly those with load-bearing frames in timber, concrete and steel, and supported by chapters on offsite construction, piling, envelopes to framed buildings, fit-out and second fix, lifts and escalators, building pathology, upgrading and demolition, this latest edition incorporates critical new material, including* New questions in each chapter designed to enhance learning* Updates throughout reflecting the latest building practices and professional knowledge* A new focus on low-carbon constructionBarry's Advanced Construction of Buildings is an essential tool for any student working towards qualifications in building and construction, and a handy reference for construction professionals in any area. Zusammenfassung BARRY'S ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGSAn up-to-date edition of the comprehensive guide to building practiceSince 1958, Barry's Construction of Buildings has served as a standard guide to building practices and construction skills. The second volume of this two-volume format, Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings builds on the introductory material of the first volume to offer readers a thorough grounding in construction and its various facets. Emphasizing large-scale buildings, particularly those with load-bearing frames in timber, concrete and steel, and supported by chapters on offsite construction, piling, envelopes to framed buildings, fit-out and second fix, lifts and escalators, building pathology, upgrading and demolition, this latest edition incorporates critical new material, including* New questions in each chapter designed to enhance learning* Updates throughout reflecting the latest building practices and professional knowledge* A new focus on low-carbon constructionBarry's Advanced Construction of Buildings is an essential tool for any student working towards qualifications in building and construction, and a handy reference for construction professionals in any area. Inhaltsverzeichnis How to Navigate This Book ix 1 Introduction 1 1.1 The function and performance of buildings 1 1.2 New methods and products 8 1.3 Product selection and specification 10 Chapter 2 at a Glance 17 2 Offsite Construction 19 2.1 Functional requirements 21 2.2 Offsite design and production processes 24 2.3 Pre- assembly 27 2.4 Joints and joining 31 2.5 Prefabricated housing 32 2.6 Additive manufacturing (3D printing) 36 Chapter 3 at a Glance 39 3 Pile Foundations, Substructures and Basements 41 3.1 Pile foundations 41 3.2 Ground stabilisation 61 3.3 Substructures and basements 64 Chapter 4 at a Glance 83 4 Single- storey Frames, Shells and Lightweight Coverings 85 4.1 Lattice truss, beam, portal frame and flat roof structures 85 4.2 Roof and wall cladding and decking 127 4.3 Rooflights 150 4.4 Diaphragm, fin wall and tilt- up construction 163 4.5 Shell structures 173 Chapter 5 at a Glance 189 5 Structural Timber Frames 191 5.1 Functional requirements 191 5.2 Timber 193 5.3 Modif...
