Barrys Introduction to Construction of Buildings

Robin Barry’s Construction of Buildings was first published in 1958 in 5 volumes, rapidly becoming a standard text on construction. In its current 2 volume format Barry remains hugely popular with both students and lecturers of construction and related disciplines.   The third edition of Barry’s Introduction to Construction of Buildings provides the basic material you will need to understand the construction process for the majority of low rise buildings. Construction technology is explained and illustrated through the key functional and performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. With a stronger focus on building efficiency and meeting the challenges posed by limiting the environmental impact of buildings, you will find the text fully up to date with the latest building regulations and construction technologies. Particular attention has been paid to the careful integration of all topics, helping you to link concepts and follow related material.   The new edition, with supporting website at www.wiley.com/go/barrysintroduction , provides the ideal introduction to construction technology

Preface Acknowledgements                                                                                                                       1    Introduction                                                                                                                                1.1    The function, performance and environmental impact of buildings                      1.2    Making choices and sources of information                                                                1.3    General principles of construction                                                                                  1.4    Regulations and approvals                                                                                              Further reading                                                                                                                             Supporting information                                                                                                      2    Site Analysis and Set–up                                                                                                           2.1    Function of the site analysis                                                                                            2.2    The ‘desk–top’ study                                                                                                         2.3    Site reconnaissance                                                                                                           2.4    Soil investigations                                                                                                              2.5    The performance appraisal                                                                                             2.6    Site set–up and security                                                                                                    Further reading                                                                                                                     3    Groundwork and Foundations                                                                                               3.1    Functional requirements                                                                                                  3.2    Bedrock and soil types                                                                                                     3.3    Ground movement                                                                                                            3.4    Foundation construction                                                                                                  3.5    Site preparation and drainage                                                                                 4    Floors                                                                                                                                            4.1    Functional requirements                                                                                                  4.2    Ground supported concrete slab                                                                                     4.3    Suspended concrete floor slabs                                                                                      4.4    Suspended timber ground floors                                                                                     4.5    Resistance to the passage of heat                                                                                  4.6    Reinforced concrete upper floors                                                                                   4.7    Timber upper floors                                                                                                  5    Walls                                                                                                                                             5.1    Functional requirements                                                                                                  5.2    Damp–proof courses (dpcs)                                                                                             5.3    Stone                                                                                                                                    5.4    Stone masonry walls                                                                                                         5.5    Bricks and brickwork                                                                                                        5.6    Bonding bricks                                                                                                                   5.7    Blocks and blockwork                                                                                                      5.8    Mortar                                                                                                                                 5.9    Loadbearing brick and block walls                                                                                5.10  Solid wall construction                                                                                                     5.11  Cavity wall construction                                                                                                  5.12  Timber                                                                                                                                 5.13  Timber–framed walls                                                                                                        5.14  Steel frame wall construction                                                                                          5.15  Internal and party walls                                                                                                   5.16  Straw wall construction                                                                                                    5.17  Earth wall construction                                                                                                    Further reading                                                                                                                     6    Roofs                                                                                                                                             6.1    Functional requirements                                                                                                  6.2    Pitched roofs                                                                                                                      6.3    Pitched roof coverings                                                                                                      6.4    Sheet metal covering to low pitch roofs                                                                        6.5    Thermal insulation to pitched roofs                                                                               6.6    Flat roofs                                                                                                                             6.7    Timber flat roof construction                                                                                          6.8    Concrete flat roofs                                                                                                            6.9    Thermal insulation to flat roofs                                                                                      6.10  Parapet walls                                                                                                                      6.11  Green roofs                                                                                                                 7    Windows                                                                                                                                       7.1    Functional requirements                                                                                                  7.2    Window types                                                                                                                    7.3    Window frames                                                                                                                 7.4    Glass and glazing                                                                                                               7.5    Hardware                                                                                                                           7.6          Window cills           8       Doors                                                                                                                                             8.1    Functional requirements                                                                                                  8.2    Door types                                                                                                                          8.3    Door frames and linings                                                                                                   8.4    Hardware                                                                                                                    9    Stairs and Ramps                                                                                                                       9.1    Functional requirements                                                                                                  9.2    Materials, terms and definitiions                                                                                    9.3    Types of stair                                                                                                                     9.4    Timber staircases                                                                                                               9.5    Stone stairs                                                                                                                         9.6    Reinforced concrete stairs                                                                                               9.7    Structural glass stairs                                                                                                        9.8    Ramps                                                                                                                        10    Surface Finishes                                                                                                                         10.1  Functional requirements                                                                                                  10.2  Floor finishes                                                                                                                      10.3  Wall and ceiling finishes                                                                                                   10.4  Skirtings and architraves          10.5  Painting and decorating          10.6  External rendering                                                                                                    11    Internal environment and energy supply                                                                            11.1  Functional requirements          11.2  Indoor climate control          11.3  Energy sources                                                                                                                   11.4  Solid fuel–burning appliances                                                                                          11.5  Domestic gas installations                                                                                               11.6  Domestic electrical supply and installations                                                                11.7  Artificial lighting          11.8 Electronic communication systems: broadband          Further reading                                                                                                                    12    Water Supply and Sanitation                                                                                                  12.1  Cold water supply and distribution                                                                                12.2  Hot water supply and distribution                                                                                          12.3  Water services to multi–story buildings          12.4  Pipes (tubulars) for waste supply          12.5  Sanitary appliances                                                                                                          12.6  Foul drainage                                                                                                                     12.7  Roof drainage                                                                                                                    12.8  Surface water drainage and sustainable drainage systems (SuDs)                          12.9  Refuse storage and recycling                                                                                   13    Heat loss and calculations                                                                                                       13.1  Principles and performance requirements          13.2  Heat loss calculations          13.3  Testing and monitoring thermal performance          Appendix A: Web Sites                                                                                                              Appendix B: Additional References                                                                             Index                                                                                                                                             

The Authors Stephen Emmitt BA(Hons), Dip. Arch, MA (Prof. Ed.), PhD is Professor of Architectural Technology in the Department of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University and Visiting Professor in Innovation Sciences at Halmstad University, Sweden. He is a registered architect with industrial experience and teaches architectural technology and architectural detailing across a wide range of built environment programmes in the UK, Europe and Asia. Christopher Gorse BSc (Hons), MSc. PhD, MCIOB, MAPM, FLTM, Cert. Ed, Dip (Ed.), Dip (H&S) is Professor of Construction and Project Management, Director of the Leeds Sustainability Institute and Head of the Centre for the Built Environment at Leeds Metropolitan University. He leads projects in the areas of sustainability, low carbon and building performance and has an interest in domestic new build, commercial buildings and refurbishment