Structure & Fabric, Part 1.
7th edition
Mitchell's Building Series
By Jack Foster & Roger Greeno
June 2007
Distributed By Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
Pearson / Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780131970946
235 Pages, Illustrated, 7 1/2 x 9 5/8"
$97.50 paper original
A new edition of the best selling title in the prestigious Mitchell's Building
Series. This book is the first of a two volume set which provides a complete
and thorough treatment of the principles and techniques used in the design
and construction of a building.
This new edition has been thoroughly updated
to bring it into line with recent changes in British Standards and developments
in construction techniques while retaining the comprehensive approach for
which it is renowned.
Acknowledgements
Preface
Foreword
1. The Nature of Buildings and Building
2. The Production of Buildings
3. Structural Behaviour
4. Foundations
5. Walls snd Piers
6. Framed Structures
7. Roof Structures
8. Floor Structures
9. Fireplaces, Flues and Chimneys
10. Stairs
11. Temporary Works
Index
- Clear concise illustrated text with emphasis on the practical applications, techniques and processes used to maximise construction efficiency and effectiveness.
- Updated text explains the nature of buildings and building, the production of buildings, structural behaviour, foundations, walls and piers, framed structures, roof structures, floor structures, fireplaces, flues and chimneys, stairs, and temporary works.
- Traditional practices and applications have been retained with regard to our existing buildings.
- References to supplementary reading have been revised to include the current regulations.
- New illustrations have been added and existing details have been updated
where appropriate
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