Barrys Advanced 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 Advanced Construction of Buildings expands and deepens your understanding of construction technology. It covers the construction of larger–scale buildings (primarily residential, commercial and industrial) constructed with load bearing frames, supported by chapters on fit–out and second fix, lifts and escalators, off–site construction and a new chapter on building obsolescence and revitalisation. Functional and performance requirements of the main building elements are emphasised throughout, as is building efficiency and meeting the challenges of limiting the environmental impact of buildings. You will find the text fully up to date with the latest building regulations and construction technologies. The new edition, with supporting material at www.wiley.com/go/barrysintroduction , is an ideal information source for developing a wider and deeper understanding of construction technology.

Acknowledgements 1 Introduction 1.1 The function and performance of buildings 1.2 New methods and products 1.3 Product selection and specification Useful links Further reading Supporting information 2 Scaffolding, Façade Retention and Demolition 2.1 Scaffolding 2.2 Refurbishment and façade retention 2.3 Demolition and disassembly 2.4 Reuse and recycled materials Useful links Further reading 3 Ground stability, Foundations and Substructures 3.1 Ground stability 3.2 Functional requirements 3.3 Foundation types 3.4 Substructures and basements Useful links Further reading 4 Single–Storey Frames, Shells and Lightweight Coverings 4.1 Lattice truss, beam, portal frame and flat roof structures 4.2 Roof and wall cladding, and decking 4.3 Rooflights 4.4 Diaphragm, fin wall and tilt–up construction 4.5 Shell structures Useful link Further reading 5 Structural Steel Frames 5.1 Functional requirements 5.2 Methods of design 5.3 Steel sections 5.4 Structural steel frames 5.5 Welding 5.6 Fire protection of structural steelwork 5.7 Floor and roof construction Useful link 6 Structural Concrete Frames 6.1 Concrete 6.2 Concrete mixes 6.3 Reinforcement 6.4 Formwork and falsework 6.5 Prestressed concrete 6.6 Lightweight concrete 6.7 Concrete structural frames 6.8 Precast reinforced concrete frames 6.9 Lift slab construction Useful links Further reading 7 Cladding and Curtain Wall Construction 7.1 Functional requirements 7.2 Terms and definitions 7.3 Infill wall framing to a structural grid 7.4 Solid and cavity walling 7.5 Facings applied to solid and cavity wall backing 7.6 Cladding panels 7.7 Sheet metal wall cladding 7.8 Glazed wall systems Useful links Further reading 8 Prefabrication and Off–Site Production 8.1 Terms and concepts 8.2 Functional requirements 8.3 Off–site production 8.4 The production process 8.5 Pre–cut timber systems 8.6 Metal systems 8.7 Concrete systems 8.8 Joints and joining Useful links Further reading 9 Lifts and Escalators 9.1 Functional requirements 9.2 Lifts (elevators) 9.3 Escalators and moving walkways Useful links Further reading 10 Fit Out and Second Fix 10.1 Commercial fit out 10.2 Raised floors 10.3 Suspended ceilings 10.4 Internal partition walls 10.5 Painting and decorating Useful links Further reading 11 Building obsolescence and revitalisation 11.1 Building obsolescence 11.2 Decay, damage and maintenance 11.3 Construction defects 11.4 Indoor air quality and condensation 11.5 Revitalising existing buildings 11.6 Retrofitting Further reading Index

  Stephen Emmitt BA(Hons), Dip. Arch, MA (Prof. Ed.), PhD is Professor of Architectural Practice in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, 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 A. 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.