Aluminum Structures: A Guide to Their Specifications and Design 2nd ed
J. Randolph Kissell, Robert L. Ferry
Wiley-Interscience | 0471053856 | 2002 | PDF | 544 pages | 9 Mb
DESCRIPTION
On the First Edition:
"The book is a success in providing a comprehensive introduction to the use of aluminum
structures . . . contains lots of useful information."
-Materials & Manufacturing Processes
"A must for the aluminum engineer. The authors are to be commended for their painstaking work."
-Light Metal Age
Technical guidance and inspiration for designing aluminum structures
Aluminum Structures, Second Edition demonstrates how strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum opens up a whole new world of design possibilities for engineering and architecture professionals. Keyed to the revised Specification for Aluminum Structures of the 2000 edition of the Aluminum Design Manual, it provides quick look-up tables for design calculations; examples of recently built aluminum structures-from buildings to bridges; and a comparison of aluminum to other structural materials, particularly steel. Topics covered include:
* Structural properties of aluminum alloys
* Aluminum structural design for beams, columns, and tension members
* Extruding and other fabrication techniques
* Welding and mechanical connections
* Aluminum structural systems, including space frames, composite members, and plate structures
* Inspection and testing
* Load and resistance factor design
* Recent developments in aluminum structures
From the Publisher
The authors' objective is to expand the reader's design capabilities beyond steel, concrete or timber and to present aluminum as another construction material. Describes the properties of aluminum; its structural performance in beams, columns and members; aluminum fabrication, welding and mechanical connections; along with its inspections and testing. Thorough examples demonstrate procedures and illustrate the usage of ASD versus LRFD techniques. Scores of design aids in the form of charts and graphs will save designers valuable time. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
LIST OF CONTENT
PART I: INTRODUCTION.
What's in this Book?
What is Aluminum?
Working with Aluminum.
PART II: STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR OF ALUMINUM.
Material Properties for Design.
Explanation of the Aluminum Specificaton.
Orientation to the Aluminum Specificaton.
PART III: DESIGN CHECKS FOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS.
Structural Members.
Connections.
Special Topics.
PART IV: DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS.
Structural Systems Built with Aluminum.
PART V: LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN.
Load and Resistance Factor Design.
Appendix A: Pre-1954 Wrought Alloy Designations.
Appendix B: Section Properties of Common Aluminum Shapes.
Appendix C: Minimum Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloys.
Appendix D: Allowable Stresses for Elements of Common Aluminum Shapes.
Appendix E: LRFD Design Stresses for Elements of Common Aluminum Shapes.
Appendix F: Column Buckling Allowable Stresses.
Appendix G: Summary of the Aluminum Specification Design Provisions for Columns and Beams.
Cross Reference to the Aluminum Specification.
Appendix I: LRFD Design Stresses for Various Alloys.
Appendix J: Other Aluminum Structural Design Specifications.
Appendix K: Buckling Constants.
Appendix L: Metric Conversions.
Appendix M: Statistics.
Appendix N: Technical Organizations.
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Wiley-Interscience | 0471053856 | 2002 | PDF | 544 pages | 9 Mb
DESCRIPTION
On the First Edition:
"The book is a success in providing a comprehensive introduction to the use of aluminum
structures . . . contains lots of useful information."
-Materials & Manufacturing Processes
"A must for the aluminum engineer. The authors are to be commended for their painstaking work."
-Light Metal Age
Technical guidance and inspiration for designing aluminum structures
Aluminum Structures, Second Edition demonstrates how strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum opens up a whole new world of design possibilities for engineering and architecture professionals. Keyed to the revised Specification for Aluminum Structures of the 2000 edition of the Aluminum Design Manual, it provides quick look-up tables for design calculations; examples of recently built aluminum structures-from buildings to bridges; and a comparison of aluminum to other structural materials, particularly steel. Topics covered include:
* Structural properties of aluminum alloys
* Aluminum structural design for beams, columns, and tension members
* Extruding and other fabrication techniques
* Welding and mechanical connections
* Aluminum structural systems, including space frames, composite members, and plate structures
* Inspection and testing
* Load and resistance factor design
* Recent developments in aluminum structures
From the Publisher
The authors' objective is to expand the reader's design capabilities beyond steel, concrete or timber and to present aluminum as another construction material. Describes the properties of aluminum; its structural performance in beams, columns and members; aluminum fabrication, welding and mechanical connections; along with its inspections and testing. Thorough examples demonstrate procedures and illustrate the usage of ASD versus LRFD techniques. Scores of design aids in the form of charts and graphs will save designers valuable time. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
LIST OF CONTENT
PART I: INTRODUCTION.
What's in this Book?
What is Aluminum?
Working with Aluminum.
PART II: STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR OF ALUMINUM.
Material Properties for Design.
Explanation of the Aluminum Specificaton.
Orientation to the Aluminum Specificaton.
PART III: DESIGN CHECKS FOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS.
Structural Members.
Connections.
Special Topics.
PART IV: DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS.
Structural Systems Built with Aluminum.
PART V: LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN.
Load and Resistance Factor Design.
Appendix A: Pre-1954 Wrought Alloy Designations.
Appendix B: Section Properties of Common Aluminum Shapes.
Appendix C: Minimum Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloys.
Appendix D: Allowable Stresses for Elements of Common Aluminum Shapes.
Appendix E: LRFD Design Stresses for Elements of Common Aluminum Shapes.
Appendix F: Column Buckling Allowable Stresses.
Appendix G: Summary of the Aluminum Specification Design Provisions for Columns and Beams.
Cross Reference to the Aluminum Specification.
Appendix I: LRFD Design Stresses for Various Alloys.
Appendix J: Other Aluminum Structural Design Specifications.
Appendix K: Buckling Constants.
Appendix L: Metric Conversions.
Appendix M: Statistics.
Appendix N: Technical Organizations.
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Architecture in Detail
G. Bizley
Architectural Press | 0750685859 | 2007 | PDF | 200 pages | 31 Mb
DESCRIPTION
This book is a collection of detailed studies of recent construction projects that will help all architects learn and expand the possibilities of their own work. Projects have been selected for their use of innovative techniques, and these insights could help overcome problems, reduce a project?s cost, speed up work on site or help with an idea that is hard to achieve. Each project within the book consists of striking detailed drawings, supplemented by color photographs and explanatory text. These details are an excellent way to see how others are using new materials and techniques that may be relevant to an architect?s own work. It can seem daunting for a student, or even a qualified architect, to see high-quality, interesting buildings when the project or daily workload is a lot more humdrum.
This book demystifies construction and spreads knowledge of good practice. The author is well known as he has a biweekly feature in Building Design, the UK?s most read magazine by architects. The projects have been carefully selected from those published and have been adapted and expanded to create a really useful reference.
LIST OF CONTENT
Introduction;
St Albans Hypocaust, UK;
Bedford School Library, UK;
Digital Studio, Oxford Brookes School of Architecture, UK;
Trevision Production Building, Vienna;
Renewable Energy Centre, UK;
Fountain on the Nikolaikirchof, Germany;
Y's Store, Japan;
Youl Hwa Dang Publishing House, Korea;
The Public, UK;
Kingsdale School Auditorium, UK;
Moggerhanger House, UK;
Tower of London Landscaping, UK;
City and County Museum, UK;
A13 Artscape Project,Metropolitan Cathedral Campus, UK;
St Pauls Old Ford Church, UK;
Friars Halt Studio, UK;
Novy Dvur Monastery, Czech Republic;
Blackpool Rocks, UK;
Summerhouse, UK;
Royal Festival Hall, UK;
Imperial War Museum Visitors Centre, UK;
Unicorn Theatre, UK;
Museum of World Culture, Sweden;
Alpine House, Kew Gardens, UK;
Queen Mary Student Village, UK;
Carlisle Lane Housing, UK;
National Gallery East Wing, UK;
National Assembly for Wales, UK;
Queens Road Community Centre, UK;
Sky Ear, UK;
Salvation Army Chapel, UK;
BBC Broadcasting House, UK;
Education Resource Centre, Eden Project, UK;
San Michele in Isola Cemetery, Italy;
Hunterian Museum, Royal College of Surgeons, UK;
Humber Centre for Excellence in the Built Environment, UK;
Light Industrial Units, UK;
New Hall Barn, UK;
Newington Green House, UK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Architectural Press | 0750685859 | 2007 | PDF | 200 pages | 31 Mb
DESCRIPTION
This book is a collection of detailed studies of recent construction projects that will help all architects learn and expand the possibilities of their own work. Projects have been selected for their use of innovative techniques, and these insights could help overcome problems, reduce a project?s cost, speed up work on site or help with an idea that is hard to achieve. Each project within the book consists of striking detailed drawings, supplemented by color photographs and explanatory text. These details are an excellent way to see how others are using new materials and techniques that may be relevant to an architect?s own work. It can seem daunting for a student, or even a qualified architect, to see high-quality, interesting buildings when the project or daily workload is a lot more humdrum.
This book demystifies construction and spreads knowledge of good practice. The author is well known as he has a biweekly feature in Building Design, the UK?s most read magazine by architects. The projects have been carefully selected from those published and have been adapted and expanded to create a really useful reference.
LIST OF CONTENT
Introduction;
St Albans Hypocaust, UK;
Bedford School Library, UK;
Digital Studio, Oxford Brookes School of Architecture, UK;
Trevision Production Building, Vienna;
Renewable Energy Centre, UK;
Fountain on the Nikolaikirchof, Germany;
Y's Store, Japan;
Youl Hwa Dang Publishing House, Korea;
The Public, UK;
Kingsdale School Auditorium, UK;
Moggerhanger House, UK;
Tower of London Landscaping, UK;
City and County Museum, UK;
A13 Artscape Project,Metropolitan Cathedral Campus, UK;
St Pauls Old Ford Church, UK;
Friars Halt Studio, UK;
Novy Dvur Monastery, Czech Republic;
Blackpool Rocks, UK;
Summerhouse, UK;
Royal Festival Hall, UK;
Imperial War Museum Visitors Centre, UK;
Unicorn Theatre, UK;
Museum of World Culture, Sweden;
Alpine House, Kew Gardens, UK;
Queen Mary Student Village, UK;
Carlisle Lane Housing, UK;
National Gallery East Wing, UK;
National Assembly for Wales, UK;
Queens Road Community Centre, UK;
Sky Ear, UK;
Salvation Army Chapel, UK;
BBC Broadcasting House, UK;
Education Resource Centre, Eden Project, UK;
San Michele in Isola Cemetery, Italy;
Hunterian Museum, Royal College of Surgeons, UK;
Humber Centre for Excellence in the Built Environment, UK;
Light Industrial Units, UK;
New Hall Barn, UK;
Newington Green House, UK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Architectural Monographs no 20 : Foster & Associates - Recent Works
A. Papadakis
Academy Edition | 185401117 | 1992 | PDF | 143 pages | 52 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Foster Associates was established by Norman and Wendy Foster in 1967 after several years of working with Richard Rogers. Perhaps best known internationally for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, the firm has worked recently in the UK, Japan, France, Germany and Spain. Having received over 50 awards and commendations for outstanding architectural design, there has continued to exist a passionate belief in modern architecture and the adaptation of technology to meet human needs. The work presented in this volume covers an enormous range of recent, diverse projects and also illustrates a number of unrealised projects.
LIST OF CONTENT
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Academy Edition | 185401117 | 1992 | PDF | 143 pages | 52 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Foster Associates was established by Norman and Wendy Foster in 1967 after several years of working with Richard Rogers. Perhaps best known internationally for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, the firm has worked recently in the UK, Japan, France, Germany and Spain. Having received over 50 awards and commendations for outstanding architectural design, there has continued to exist a passionate belief in modern architecture and the adaptation of technology to meet human needs. The work presented in this volume covers an enormous range of recent, diverse projects and also illustrates a number of unrealised projects.
LIST OF CONTENT
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Architectural Detailing: Function - Constructibility - Aesthetics, 2nd ed
Edward Allen, Patrick Rand
Wiley | 9780471488170| 2006 | PDF | 336 pages | 46 Mb
DESCRIPTION
This edition of the industry standard on architectural detailing includes new sections covering analysis and modification of existing details and design of new details, both basic and advanced. Revised to address sustainability and to reflect the International Building Code®, Architectural Detailing continues to deliver reliable, insightful information on how to design details that will be water- and airtight, control the flows of heat and water vapor, adjust to all kinds of movement, age gracefully, be easy to construct, and still look good.
Conveniently organized by the three major concerns of the detailer—function, constructibility, and aesthetics—this edition features:
Richly illustrated examples of detail design, case studies, and practical exercises.
New and revised patterns showing form, constructibility, and aesthetics.
Everything you need, whether a student or professional, to design details that work.
LIST OF CONTENT
PART I: DETAIL PATTERNS.
Section 1: Function.
Chapter 1 Controlling Water Leakage.
Wash.
Overlap.
Overhang and Drip.
Drain and Weep.
Unobstructed Drainage.
Cold Roof.
Foundation Drainage.
Moisture Break.
Capillary Break.
Labyrinth.
Rainscreen Assembly.
Upstand.
Sealant Joints and Gaskets.
Chapter 2 Controlling Air Leakage.
Air Barrier Surface.
Weatherstripped Crack.
Chapter 3 Controlling Heat Flow.
Thermal Insulation.
Thermal Break.
Multiple Glazing.
White and Bright Surfaces.
Reflective Glazing.
Reflective Surface and Airspace.
Outside-Insulated Thermal Mass.
Chapter 4 Controlling Water Vapor.
Warm Interior Surfaces.
Warm-Side Vapor Retarder.
Vapor Ventilation.
Condensate Drainage.
Chapter 5 Controlling Sound.
Airtight, Heavy, Limp Partition.
Cushioned Floor.
Quiet Attachments.
Sound-Absorbing Surfaces.
Chapter 6 Accommodating Movement.
Seasoning and Curing.
Vertical-Grain Lumber.
Equalizing Cross Grain.
Relieved Back.
Foundation Below Frost Line.
Structure/Enclosure Joint.
Abutment Joint.
Expansion Joint.
Control Joint.
Sliding Joint.
Building Separation Joint.
Chapter 7 Providing Structural Support.
Small Structures.
Chapter 8 Providing Passages for Mechanical and Electrical Services.
Vertical Chase.
Horizontal Plenum.
Chapter 9 Health and Safety.
Safe Footing.
Fall Protection.
Safe Edges.
Safe Glazing.
Nontoxic Materials.
Fire-Safe Materials.
Fire-Resistant Assemblies.
Barrier-Free Design.
Chapter 10 Providing for the Aging of the Building.
Life Cycle.
Expected Life.
Surfaces That Age Gracefully.
Repairable Surfaces.
Cleanable Surfaces.
Maintenance Access.
Dry Wood.
Similar Metals.
Less Absorbent Materials.
Robust Assemblies.
Building Armor.
Section 2: Constructibility.
Chapter 11 Ease of Assembly.
Uncut Units.
Minimum Number of Parts.
Parts That are Easy to Handle.
Repetitious Assembly.
Simulated Assemblies.
Observable Assemblies.
Accessible Connections.
Installation Clearance.
Nonconflicting Systems.
Chapter 12 Forgiving Details.
Dimensional Tolerance.
Sliding Fit.
Adjustable Fit.
Reveal.
Butt Joint.
Clean Edge.
Progressive Finish.
Forgiving Surface.
Chapter 13 Efficient Use of Construction.
Factory and Site.
Rehearsing the Construction Sequence.
Off-the-Shelf Parts.
Local Skills and Customs.
Refining the Detail.
All-Weather Construction.
Pride of Craftsmanship.
Accepted Standards.
Section 3: Aesthetics.
Chapter 14 Aesthetics.
Contributive Details.
Timeless Features.
Hierarchy of Refinement.
Intensification and Ornamentation.
Formal Transitions.
Composing the Detail.
PART II: DETAIL DEVELOPMENT.
Section 1: Applying the Detail Patterns.
Chapter 15 Detailing a Building in Wood Light Framing.
Chapter 16 Detailing a Building in Architectural Concrete.
Chapter 17 Detailing a Brick Facing on a Concrete Frame.
Section 2: Getting Started.
Appendices.
Appendix A: The Detailer's Reference Shelf.
Appendix B: Formulating Exercises for Self-Study or Classroom Use.
Index.
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"Allen and Rand keep their attention on what adds up to make a great space while including sustainability and the International Building code to this edition. Their concise patterns control water and air leakage, control heat and sound flow, accommodate movement, provide structural support, allow for mechanical and electrical services, maintain health and safety, consider the life cycle of the building, and ensure construction through ease of assembly, efficient use of construction resources, and judicious use of aesthetically satisfying but forgiving details." (Book News, February 2008)
Wiley | 9780471488170| 2006 | PDF | 336 pages | 46 Mb
DESCRIPTION
This edition of the industry standard on architectural detailing includes new sections covering analysis and modification of existing details and design of new details, both basic and advanced. Revised to address sustainability and to reflect the International Building Code®, Architectural Detailing continues to deliver reliable, insightful information on how to design details that will be water- and airtight, control the flows of heat and water vapor, adjust to all kinds of movement, age gracefully, be easy to construct, and still look good.
Conveniently organized by the three major concerns of the detailer—function, constructibility, and aesthetics—this edition features:
Richly illustrated examples of detail design, case studies, and practical exercises.
New and revised patterns showing form, constructibility, and aesthetics.
Everything you need, whether a student or professional, to design details that work.
LIST OF CONTENT
PART I: DETAIL PATTERNS.
Section 1: Function.
Chapter 1 Controlling Water Leakage.
Wash.
Overlap.
Overhang and Drip.
Drain and Weep.
Unobstructed Drainage.
Cold Roof.
Foundation Drainage.
Moisture Break.
Capillary Break.
Labyrinth.
Rainscreen Assembly.
Upstand.
Sealant Joints and Gaskets.
Chapter 2 Controlling Air Leakage.
Air Barrier Surface.
Weatherstripped Crack.
Chapter 3 Controlling Heat Flow.
Thermal Insulation.
Thermal Break.
Multiple Glazing.
White and Bright Surfaces.
Reflective Glazing.
Reflective Surface and Airspace.
Outside-Insulated Thermal Mass.
Chapter 4 Controlling Water Vapor.
Warm Interior Surfaces.
Warm-Side Vapor Retarder.
Vapor Ventilation.
Condensate Drainage.
Chapter 5 Controlling Sound.
Airtight, Heavy, Limp Partition.
Cushioned Floor.
Quiet Attachments.
Sound-Absorbing Surfaces.
Chapter 6 Accommodating Movement.
Seasoning and Curing.
Vertical-Grain Lumber.
Equalizing Cross Grain.
Relieved Back.
Foundation Below Frost Line.
Structure/Enclosure Joint.
Abutment Joint.
Expansion Joint.
Control Joint.
Sliding Joint.
Building Separation Joint.
Chapter 7 Providing Structural Support.
Small Structures.
Chapter 8 Providing Passages for Mechanical and Electrical Services.
Vertical Chase.
Horizontal Plenum.
Chapter 9 Health and Safety.
Safe Footing.
Fall Protection.
Safe Edges.
Safe Glazing.
Nontoxic Materials.
Fire-Safe Materials.
Fire-Resistant Assemblies.
Barrier-Free Design.
Chapter 10 Providing for the Aging of the Building.
Life Cycle.
Expected Life.
Surfaces That Age Gracefully.
Repairable Surfaces.
Cleanable Surfaces.
Maintenance Access.
Dry Wood.
Similar Metals.
Less Absorbent Materials.
Robust Assemblies.
Building Armor.
Section 2: Constructibility.
Chapter 11 Ease of Assembly.
Uncut Units.
Minimum Number of Parts.
Parts That are Easy to Handle.
Repetitious Assembly.
Simulated Assemblies.
Observable Assemblies.
Accessible Connections.
Installation Clearance.
Nonconflicting Systems.
Chapter 12 Forgiving Details.
Dimensional Tolerance.
Sliding Fit.
Adjustable Fit.
Reveal.
Butt Joint.
Clean Edge.
Progressive Finish.
Forgiving Surface.
Chapter 13 Efficient Use of Construction.
Factory and Site.
Rehearsing the Construction Sequence.
Off-the-Shelf Parts.
Local Skills and Customs.
Refining the Detail.
All-Weather Construction.
Pride of Craftsmanship.
Accepted Standards.
Section 3: Aesthetics.
Chapter 14 Aesthetics.
Contributive Details.
Timeless Features.
Hierarchy of Refinement.
Intensification and Ornamentation.
Formal Transitions.
Composing the Detail.
PART II: DETAIL DEVELOPMENT.
Section 1: Applying the Detail Patterns.
Chapter 15 Detailing a Building in Wood Light Framing.
Chapter 16 Detailing a Building in Architectural Concrete.
Chapter 17 Detailing a Brick Facing on a Concrete Frame.
Section 2: Getting Started.
Appendices.
Appendix A: The Detailer's Reference Shelf.
Appendix B: Formulating Exercises for Self-Study or Classroom Use.
Index.
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"Allen and Rand keep their attention on what adds up to make a great space while including sustainability and the International Building code to this edition. Their concise patterns control water and air leakage, control heat and sound flow, accommodate movement, provide structural support, allow for mechanical and electrical services, maintain health and safety, consider the life cycle of the building, and ensure construction through ease of assembly, efficient use of construction resources, and judicious use of aesthetically satisfying but forgiving details." (Book News, February 2008)
Architectural Design in Steel
2000 - 2005,
Architecture,
Civil,
Contruction,
Drawing and Modelling,
Engineering,
General Building Types and Styles,
Materials,
Reference
Peter Trebilcock and Mark Lawson
Spon Press | 0419244905 | 2003 | PDF | 256 pages | 32 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Steelwork offers the opportunity for architectural expression, as well as being structurally versatile and adaptable material. Good detailing is vital because it affects structural performance, costs, buildability and, perhaps most importantly, appearance. Whilst the choice of the structural form is often the province of the structural engineer, architects should have a broad appreciation of the factors leading to the selection of the structure and its details. Traditionally, most detailing of connections is the responsibility of the steelwork fabricator, but for exposed steelwork, detailing is of much more interest to the architect, as it impacts on the aesthetics of the structure. In this respect it is important that designers appreciate the common fabrication and erection techniques which may exert a strong influece on the method and approach to the detailing of modern steelwork in buildings.
Architectural Design in Steel is a design guide to the detailing of exposed steelwork in buildings. It is a guide which offers technical guidance and general principles, as well as examples of best practice. It covers all aspects from manufacture to detailing, specification of finishes and fabrication, providing architects, as well as engineers, with essential information to inform the design.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 Introduction
2 Introduction to expressed structural form
3 Frame design
4 Types of beams, columns and trusses
5 Connections between I-sections 71
6 Connections between tubular sections 87
7 Tension structures 111
8 Space frames 129
9 Glazing interface details 139
10 Steelwork penetrations of the external envelope 153
11 Technical characteristics of steel 159
12 Corrosion protection 173
13 Fire protection 189
14 Site installation 199
15 Other design considerations 207
16 References and sources of information 211
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Spon Press | 0419244905 | 2003 | PDF | 256 pages | 32 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Steelwork offers the opportunity for architectural expression, as well as being structurally versatile and adaptable material. Good detailing is vital because it affects structural performance, costs, buildability and, perhaps most importantly, appearance. Whilst the choice of the structural form is often the province of the structural engineer, architects should have a broad appreciation of the factors leading to the selection of the structure and its details. Traditionally, most detailing of connections is the responsibility of the steelwork fabricator, but for exposed steelwork, detailing is of much more interest to the architect, as it impacts on the aesthetics of the structure. In this respect it is important that designers appreciate the common fabrication and erection techniques which may exert a strong influece on the method and approach to the detailing of modern steelwork in buildings.
Architectural Design in Steel is a design guide to the detailing of exposed steelwork in buildings. It is a guide which offers technical guidance and general principles, as well as examples of best practice. It covers all aspects from manufacture to detailing, specification of finishes and fabrication, providing architects, as well as engineers, with essential information to inform the design.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 Introduction
2 Introduction to expressed structural form
3 Frame design
4 Types of beams, columns and trusses
5 Connections between I-sections 71
6 Connections between tubular sections 87
7 Tension structures 111
8 Space frames 129
9 Glazing interface details 139
10 Steelwork penetrations of the external envelope 153
11 Technical characteristics of steel 159
12 Corrosion protection 173
13 Fire protection 189
14 Site installation 199
15 Other design considerations 207
16 References and sources of information 211
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Architectural Design: Rehabilitated buildings
2000 - 2005,
Architecture,
Building Conservation,
General Building Types and Styles,
Maintenance,
Urban
C. Broto
Links | 8486426766 | 2000 | PDF | 238 pages | 85 Mb
DESCRIPTION
The shortage of development land makes it necessary to recover old spaces. The solutions chosen are many and varied, ranging from a total change of function to an adaptation of the old use, according to the specific problems of each case. This volume presents the different schools and tendencies within the current world of architectural rehabilitation. Despite their plurality, the proposals contained here are characterized by the fact that they integrate the new needs with a maximum respect for the existing structures and concepts.
LIST OF CONTENT
Pousada en el Convento dos Loios 28
Peter Wilson , elevation , staircase
Kantoor en Penthouse 66
penthouse , Amsterdam , second kitchen
Palazzo CavagnaSangiuliani 74
doors , Quattrocento , office space
etc....
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Links | 8486426766 | 2000 | PDF | 238 pages | 85 Mb
DESCRIPTION
The shortage of development land makes it necessary to recover old spaces. The solutions chosen are many and varied, ranging from a total change of function to an adaptation of the old use, according to the specific problems of each case. This volume presents the different schools and tendencies within the current world of architectural rehabilitation. Despite their plurality, the proposals contained here are characterized by the fact that they integrate the new needs with a maximum respect for the existing structures and concepts.
LIST OF CONTENT
Pousada en el Convento dos Loios 28
Peter Wilson , elevation , staircase
Kantoor en Penthouse 66
penthouse , Amsterdam , second kitchen
Palazzo CavagnaSangiuliani 74
doors , Quattrocento , office space
etc....
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Architectural Design : New Health Facilities
ArchDesign
Links | 8489861668 | 2001 | English | 240 pages | 37 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Hospitals and health centers are a unique category of architecture with clearly defined characteristics. Health architecture must offer imaginative, constructive responses and flexible solutions to the problem raised by this special type of facility: planning, budgets and space as well as the idiosyncrasies arising from each particular field of health. New Health Facilities presents the best examples of health architecture constructed in recent years and each of the architects demonstrates a solid understanding of the need to create new and better health facilities.
LIST OF CONTENT
Links | 8489861668 | 2001 | English | 240 pages | 37 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Hospitals and health centers are a unique category of architecture with clearly defined characteristics. Health architecture must offer imaginative, constructive responses and flexible solutions to the problem raised by this special type of facility: planning, budgets and space as well as the idiosyncrasies arising from each particular field of health. New Health Facilities presents the best examples of health architecture constructed in recent years and each of the architects demonstrates a solid understanding of the need to create new and better health facilities.
LIST OF CONTENT
Architectural Design : New Working Spaces
2000 - 2005,
Architecture,
Drawing and Modelling,
Interior Design,
Reference,
Specific Building Types and Styles
Links
Links | 8489861188 | 2003 | PDF | 240 pages | 26 Mb
DESCRIPTION
New Working Spaces features architecture created for the tertiary sector which has become a hot topic at present. The application of new computer technologies has caused a revolution in the way that we work, which in turn has caused a revolution in the way are accommodated at work. As this book demonstrates a more pleasant working environment is being created through the application of criteria such as intelligent construction, ergonomics, improved air conditioning systems, new cladding methods, ecological efficiency, health concerns, and control of light intensity.
LIST OF CONTENT
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Links | 8489861188 | 2003 | PDF | 240 pages | 26 Mb
DESCRIPTION
New Working Spaces features architecture created for the tertiary sector which has become a hot topic at present. The application of new computer technologies has caused a revolution in the way that we work, which in turn has caused a revolution in the way are accommodated at work. As this book demonstrates a more pleasant working environment is being created through the application of criteria such as intelligent construction, ergonomics, improved air conditioning systems, new cladding methods, ecological efficiency, health concerns, and control of light intensity.
LIST OF CONTENT
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Architectural Design : Design Hotels
Arian Mostaedi
Links | 8489861013 | 1998 | PDF | 238 pages | 49 Mb
DESCRIPTION
International in its scope, this beautiful hardcover book, enclosed in its own slipcase, represents 24 hotels in different parts of the world, by different architects.
This great souce book of ideas combines:
Interior and exterior design photographs
Architectural drawings, renderings, and elevations
Floor plans
Fully descriptive text in both English and Spanish
Design Hotels is an inspiration to design professionals everywhere!
LIST OF CONTENT
The Metropolitan Hotel, London, England United Designers
Bras Hotel, Aveyron, France Eric Raffy
The Serai, Bali, Indonesia Kerry Hill
Hotel at Naoshima Contemporary Art Complex, Kagawa, Japan Tadao ando Architect & Associates
Bleibtreu Hotel, Berlin, Germany Werner Weitz
Hotel Martinspark, Dornbirn, Austria Baumschlager & Eberle
Hotel Kandalama, Dambulla, Sri Lanka Geoffrey Bawa
Hotel Soho Grand, New York City William Sofield
Art'otel Postdam, Berlin Germany Rave Architects
Hotel Klinglhuber, Krems an der Donau, Austria Neururer & Neururer
Hotel Sheraton Roissy, Paris, France Paul Andreu & Agence Martinet (architecture) Group Ecart (interior design)
Hotel Domino Suites, Ebreichsdorf, Austria Ifsits-Ganahl-Larch Architects
The Hempel, London, England Anouska Hempel
Pousada Santa Maria do Bouro, Amares, Portugal Edouardo Souto de Moura & Humberto Vieria
Hotel Das Triest, Vienna, Austria Peter Lorenz (architecture) Terence Conran (interiors)
Hotel La Posada de Babel, Llanes, Spain César Ruiz-Larrea, Enrique Alvarez-Sala & Carlos Rubio Carvajal
Hotel Square, Paris, France Patrick Derderian
Hotel Turó de Vilana JoaquÃn DÃez-Cascón
The Miramar Hotel, Agouza-Cairo, Egypt Michael Graves
Hotel Poluinya Shari-gun, Hokkaido, Japan Toyo Ito
Hotel Explora en Patagonia, Parque Natural Torres del Paine, Chile Germán del Sol & José Cruz
Hotel Terrantai, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile MathÃas Klotz & Felipe Assadi
Adelphi Hotel, Melbourne, Australia Denton, Corker, Marshall, PTY Architects
D-Hotel, Osaka, Japan Kiyoshi Sey Takeyama
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Links | 8489861013 | 1998 | PDF | 238 pages | 49 Mb
DESCRIPTION
International in its scope, this beautiful hardcover book, enclosed in its own slipcase, represents 24 hotels in different parts of the world, by different architects.
This great souce book of ideas combines:
Interior and exterior design photographs
Architectural drawings, renderings, and elevations
Floor plans
Fully descriptive text in both English and Spanish
Design Hotels is an inspiration to design professionals everywhere!
LIST OF CONTENT
The Metropolitan Hotel, London, England United Designers
Bras Hotel, Aveyron, France Eric Raffy
The Serai, Bali, Indonesia Kerry Hill
Hotel at Naoshima Contemporary Art Complex, Kagawa, Japan Tadao ando Architect & Associates
Bleibtreu Hotel, Berlin, Germany Werner Weitz
Hotel Martinspark, Dornbirn, Austria Baumschlager & Eberle
Hotel Kandalama, Dambulla, Sri Lanka Geoffrey Bawa
Hotel Soho Grand, New York City William Sofield
Art'otel Postdam, Berlin Germany Rave Architects
Hotel Klinglhuber, Krems an der Donau, Austria Neururer & Neururer
Hotel Sheraton Roissy, Paris, France Paul Andreu & Agence Martinet (architecture) Group Ecart (interior design)
Hotel Domino Suites, Ebreichsdorf, Austria Ifsits-Ganahl-Larch Architects
The Hempel, London, England Anouska Hempel
Pousada Santa Maria do Bouro, Amares, Portugal Edouardo Souto de Moura & Humberto Vieria
Hotel Das Triest, Vienna, Austria Peter Lorenz (architecture) Terence Conran (interiors)
Hotel La Posada de Babel, Llanes, Spain César Ruiz-Larrea, Enrique Alvarez-Sala & Carlos Rubio Carvajal
Hotel Square, Paris, France Patrick Derderian
Hotel Turó de Vilana JoaquÃn DÃez-Cascón
The Miramar Hotel, Agouza-Cairo, Egypt Michael Graves
Hotel Poluinya Shari-gun, Hokkaido, Japan Toyo Ito
Hotel Explora en Patagonia, Parque Natural Torres del Paine, Chile Germán del Sol & José Cruz
Hotel Terrantai, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile MathÃas Klotz & Felipe Assadi
Adelphi Hotel, Melbourne, Australia Denton, Corker, Marshall, PTY Architects
D-Hotel, Osaka, Japan Kiyoshi Sey Takeyama
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Building Pathology: Principles and Practice
David S. Watt
Blackwell | 0632048751 | 1999 | PDF | 277 pages | 17 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Building pathology provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of defects and performance in order to develop appropriate remedial and management solutions. It considers how the structure and materials of a building relate to its environment, its occupants and the way the building is used, so as to develop a better understanding of building failures.
This book provides a well illustrated introduction to the discipline of building pathology, bridging the gap between current approaches to the surveying of buildings and the detailed study of defect diagnosis, prognosis and remediation. It features a number of case studies and a detailed set of references and further reading.
LIST OF CONTENT
Introduction;
Understanding buildings;
Building performance;
Defects, damage and decay;
Survey and assessment;
Remediation in practice;
Building management and aftercare;
Appendix A - Requirements of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2000;
Appendix B - Hazard identification checklist;
Appendix C - Useful addresses;
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"David Watt has written a good book: informative, well researched and readable...a welcome addition to the literature on building defects and remedial action" Chartered Surveyor Monthly
"An excellent introduction to the subject of building defects and their remediation, as well as being a useful reference work and aide–memoire for experienced workers in the field. It should attract a wide readership among architects, surveyors and building scientists in various disciplines." Journal of Architectural Conservation
′Watt has produced a fine textbook, combining holistic thinking with clear practical advice, lucid writing and some lovely illustrations.′ McCaffer.com --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Blackwell | 0632048751 | 1999 | PDF | 277 pages | 17 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Building pathology provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of defects and performance in order to develop appropriate remedial and management solutions. It considers how the structure and materials of a building relate to its environment, its occupants and the way the building is used, so as to develop a better understanding of building failures.
This book provides a well illustrated introduction to the discipline of building pathology, bridging the gap between current approaches to the surveying of buildings and the detailed study of defect diagnosis, prognosis and remediation. It features a number of case studies and a detailed set of references and further reading.
LIST OF CONTENT
Introduction;
Understanding buildings;
Building performance;
Defects, damage and decay;
Survey and assessment;
Remediation in practice;
Building management and aftercare;
Appendix A - Requirements of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2000;
Appendix B - Hazard identification checklist;
Appendix C - Useful addresses;
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"David Watt has written a good book: informative, well researched and readable...a welcome addition to the literature on building defects and remedial action" Chartered Surveyor Monthly
"An excellent introduction to the subject of building defects and their remediation, as well as being a useful reference work and aide–memoire for experienced workers in the field. It should attract a wide readership among architects, surveyors and building scientists in various disciplines." Journal of Architectural Conservation
′Watt has produced a fine textbook, combining holistic thinking with clear practical advice, lucid writing and some lovely illustrations.′ McCaffer.com --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Building Without Borders: Sustainable Construction for the Global Village
Joe Kennedy
New Society Publishers | 0865714819 | 2004 | PDF | 288 pages | 5,5 MB
DESCRIPTION
Building Without Borders describes pioneering efforts to create sustainable shelter for billions currently under-housed. It surveys projects around the world that are housing the homeless without destroying natural habitats to do so, by drawing upon local traditions such as bamboo, straw bale and earthen construction.
Highly illustrated and popular in style, it includes case studies, technical information, and the latest thinking on truly sustainable construction, and advocates education and training as the means to empower local peoples to create houses for themselves.
Joseph F. Kennedy cofounded Builders Without Borders, an international consortium of natural builders and architects serving homeless and under-housed populations. He teaches ecological design and natural building at New College of California, and co-edited The Art of Natural Building.
LIST OF CONTENT
Chapter 1: Shelter and Sustainable Development — Susan Klinker 5
Chapter 2: Speaking the Vernacular: Mud versus Money in Africa, Asia, and the US Southwest — Jean-Louis Bourgeois 35
Chapter 3: Sustainable Building As Appropriate Technology — David A. Bainbridge 55
Chapter 4: Down to Earth Technology Transfer — Kelly Lerner 85
Chapter 5: Tell, Show, Do: Teacher Training Programs for Tomorrow’s
Housing Solutions — Melissa Malouf 109
Chapter 6: Sustainable Settlements: Rethinking Encampments for Refugees and
Displaced Populations — Cameron M. Burns 135
Chapter 7: A Critical Overview of Sustainable Building Techniques
— Joseph F.Kennedy 175
EDITORIAL REVIEW
New Society Publishers | 0865714819 | 2004 | PDF | 288 pages | 5,5 MB
DESCRIPTION
Building Without Borders describes pioneering efforts to create sustainable shelter for billions currently under-housed. It surveys projects around the world that are housing the homeless without destroying natural habitats to do so, by drawing upon local traditions such as bamboo, straw bale and earthen construction.
Highly illustrated and popular in style, it includes case studies, technical information, and the latest thinking on truly sustainable construction, and advocates education and training as the means to empower local peoples to create houses for themselves.
Joseph F. Kennedy cofounded Builders Without Borders, an international consortium of natural builders and architects serving homeless and under-housed populations. He teaches ecological design and natural building at New College of California, and co-edited The Art of Natural Building.
LIST OF CONTENT
Chapter 1: Shelter and Sustainable Development — Susan Klinker 5
Chapter 2: Speaking the Vernacular: Mud versus Money in Africa, Asia, and the US Southwest — Jean-Louis Bourgeois 35
Chapter 3: Sustainable Building As Appropriate Technology — David A. Bainbridge 55
Chapter 4: Down to Earth Technology Transfer — Kelly Lerner 85
Chapter 5: Tell, Show, Do: Teacher Training Programs for Tomorrow’s
Housing Solutions — Melissa Malouf 109
Chapter 6: Sustainable Settlements: Rethinking Encampments for Refugees and
Displaced Populations — Cameron M. Burns 135
Chapter 7: A Critical Overview of Sustainable Building Techniques
— Joseph F.Kennedy 175
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Build Your Own Smart Home
Anthony Velte
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media | 0072230134 | 2003 | PDF | 256 pages | 9 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Wow! If you've got the time and inclination, there isn't anything that cannot be automated in your home. This one-stop resource shows you step-by-step how to plan and install smart home systems using clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Discover projects for automating entertainment systems, home security systems, utilities and more.
From the Back Cover
From piping audio and video through the home to automatically watering the lawn, if you've got the inclination, there isn't anything that cannot be automated in your home. This complete, one-stop resource shows you how to plan and install Smart Home systems using clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Discover projects for automating entertainment systems, home security systems, utilities, and more. Plus, get plenty of cost-saving tips and advice on outsourcing. Build Your Own Smart Home is the definitive, project-based guide to the skills, tools, and accessories you'll need to install and program professional-level Smart Home features in no time.
Discover Smart Home advantages and assess needs, designs, and costs
Integrate and automate your home entertainment components
Set up lights with motion detectors, dimmers, and delays
Put together a phone system with smart components, design, wiring, and configuration
Automate kitchen and bathroom appliances
Enable a smart garage, outdoor lighting, and a watering system
Design, wire, and construct a smart security system
Run your entire household like clockwork around the schedule of family members
Tie everything together and Web-enable your home for remote monitoring and control
LIST OF CONTENT
Part I Meet the Smart Home
1 Smart Home Foundations 3
2 Smart Home Design 13
3 The Cost of a Smart Home 35
4 Designing and Building the Smart Home LAN 49
Part II Smart Home Safety Systems
5 Security Basics 73
6 Designing and Building a Security System 97
7 Programming the Security System 125
8 The Smart Home Garage and Lawn 151
Part III Smart Home Utility Systems
9 Lighting the Smart Home 171
10 The Smart Home Kitchen and Bathroom 193
11 Smart Home Utilities 209
12 Smart Home Communication Systems 231
Part IV Smart Home Entertainment and Integration
13 Audio/Video Systems 255
14 Audio and Video Distribution 281
15 Working and Playing Together: The Smart Home Way 297
16 Smart Home Controls 325
Appendix Smart Home Resources 341
Index 347
EDITORIAL REVIEW
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media | 0072230134 | 2003 | PDF | 256 pages | 9 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Wow! If you've got the time and inclination, there isn't anything that cannot be automated in your home. This one-stop resource shows you step-by-step how to plan and install smart home systems using clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Discover projects for automating entertainment systems, home security systems, utilities and more.
From the Back Cover
From piping audio and video through the home to automatically watering the lawn, if you've got the inclination, there isn't anything that cannot be automated in your home. This complete, one-stop resource shows you how to plan and install Smart Home systems using clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Discover projects for automating entertainment systems, home security systems, utilities, and more. Plus, get plenty of cost-saving tips and advice on outsourcing. Build Your Own Smart Home is the definitive, project-based guide to the skills, tools, and accessories you'll need to install and program professional-level Smart Home features in no time.
Discover Smart Home advantages and assess needs, designs, and costs
Integrate and automate your home entertainment components
Set up lights with motion detectors, dimmers, and delays
Put together a phone system with smart components, design, wiring, and configuration
Automate kitchen and bathroom appliances
Enable a smart garage, outdoor lighting, and a watering system
Design, wire, and construct a smart security system
Run your entire household like clockwork around the schedule of family members
Tie everything together and Web-enable your home for remote monitoring and control
LIST OF CONTENT
Part I Meet the Smart Home
1 Smart Home Foundations 3
2 Smart Home Design 13
3 The Cost of a Smart Home 35
4 Designing and Building the Smart Home LAN 49
Part II Smart Home Safety Systems
5 Security Basics 73
6 Designing and Building a Security System 97
7 Programming the Security System 125
8 The Smart Home Garage and Lawn 151
Part III Smart Home Utility Systems
9 Lighting the Smart Home 171
10 The Smart Home Kitchen and Bathroom 193
11 Smart Home Utilities 209
12 Smart Home Communication Systems 231
Part IV Smart Home Entertainment and Integration
13 Audio/Video Systems 255
14 Audio and Video Distribution 281
15 Working and Playing Together: The Smart Home Way 297
16 Smart Home Controls 325
Appendix Smart Home Resources 341
Index 347
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Building Services Handbook : Incorporating Current Building & Construction Regulations 4th ed
F. Hall & R. Greeno
Butterworth-Heinemann | 0750682205 | 2007 | PDF | 576 pages | 12 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Ideal for students on general construction and building services courses. - Each topic presented concisely using plain language and clear drawings. - Incorporates recent revisions to the Building Regulations and Water Supply Regulations. - Includes traditional and contemporary practice. - Website resources available. Building Services Handbook summarises the application of all common elements of building services practice, technique and procedure, to provide an essential information resource for students and engineers working in the industry. Information is presented in the highly illustrated and accessible style of the best-selling companion title Building Construction Handbook.
The new edition contains extended information on water system components, control systems for hot water and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, drainage, gas appliance flues and further examples of design calculations. It has been revised and expanded to take into account recent amendments to the Building Regulations Approved Documents and guidance from British and European Standards. Online lecture facilities include PowerPoint slides illustrating a selection of services areas, providing key diagrams for use with presentations and handouts.
The comprehensive reference for all construction and building services students, Building Services Handbook is ideal for a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National through Higher National Certificate and Diploma to Foundation and three-year Degree level. The illustrative coverage and complementary references to industry Standards combines essentials guidance with a resource base for further reading and development of specific topics.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part One Cold Water and Supply Systems 1
Rain cycle † sources of water supply 2
Acidity and alkalinity in water 3
Filtration of water 4
Sterilisation and softening 5
Storage and distribution of water 6
Valves and taps 7
Joints on water pipes 10
Pipe jointing materials 11
Water mains 12
Direct system of cold water supply 15
Indirect system of cold water supply 16
Backflow protection 19
Secondary backflow protection 20
Cold water storage cisterns 22
Cold water storage calculations 23
Boosted cold water systems 24
Delayed action float valve 27
Pipe sizing by formula 28
Pipe sizes and resistances 29
Hydraulics and fluid flow 32
Part Two Hot Water Supply Systems 35
Direct system of hot water supply 37
Indirect system of hot water supply 38
Unvented hot water storage system 39
Expansion and temperature relief valves 42
Hot water storage cylinders 45
Primatic hot water storage cylinder 46
Medium and high rise building supply systems 47
Types of boiler 50
Secondary circulation 55
Duplication of plant 56
Electric and gas water heaters 57
Solar heating of water 64
Hot water storage capacity 66
Boiler rating 67
Pipe sizing 68
Circulation pump rating 70
Legionnaires' disease in hot water systems 71
SEDBUK 72
Galvanic or electrolytic action 75
Water treatment 76
Part Three Heating Systems 77
Heat emitters 78
Low temperature, hot water heating systems 81
Underfloor and panel heating 88
Expansion facilities in heating systems 91
Expansion vessels 92
Solar space heating 93
High temperature, pressurised hot water systems 95
Steam heating systems 97
District heating 102
Combined heat and power 105
Expansion of pipework 106
Thermostatic control of heating systems 108
Timed control of heating systems 109
Zoned controls 115
Energy management systems 119
Warm air heating system 122
Heating design 123
`U' values 123
Part Four Fuel Characteristics and Storage 135
Fuels † factors affecting choice 136
Solid fuel † properties and storage 137
Domestic solid fuel boilers 139
Solid fuel † flues 141
Oil † properties 143
Oil † storage and supply 144
Oil-fired burners 147
Oil † flues 149
Natural gas † properties 152
Liquid petroleum gas † properties and storage 153
Electric boiler 155
Electricity † electrode boiler 156
Part Five Ventilation Systems 157
Ventilation requirements 158
Guide to ventilation rates 159
Domestic accommodation 161
Non-domestic buildings 162
Mechanical ventilation 168
Types of fan 172
Fan laws 173
Sound attenuation in ductwork 174
Air filters 175
Low velocity air flow in ducts 178
Air diffusion 179
Ventilation design 180
Resistances to air flow 188
Part Six Air Conditioning 191
Air conditioning † principles and applications 192
Central plant system 193
Air processing unit 194
Humidifiers 195
Variable air volume 196
Induction (air/water) system 197
Fan-coil (air/water) unit and induction diffuser 198
Dual duct system 199
Cooling systems 201
Refrigerant and system characteristics 202
Packed air conditioning systems 206
Psychrometrics † processes and applications 208
Heat pumps 216
Heat recovery devices 218
Health considerations and building related illnesses 219
Part Seven Drainage Systems, Sewage Treatment and Refuse
Disposal 221
Combined and separate systems 222
Partially separate system 223
Rodding point system 224
Sewer connection 225
Drainage ventilation 226
Drain laying 229
Means of access 230
Bedding of drains 235
Drains under or near buildings 237
Joints used on drain pipes 238
Anti-flood devices 239
Garage drainage 240
Drainage pumping 241
Subsoil drainage 244
Tests on drains 247
Soakaways 248
Cesspools and septic tanks 249
Drainage fields and mounds 254
Drainage design 258
Waste and refuse processing 269
Part Eight Sanitary Fitments and Appliances: Discharge and Waste
Systems 275
Flushing cisterns, troughs and valves 276
Water closets 281
Bidets 283
Showers 284
Baths 288
Sinks 289
Wash basins and troughs 291
Urinals 298
Hospital sanitary appliances 300
Sanitary conveniences 301
Facilities for the disabled 304
Traps and waste valve 307
Single stack system and variations 311
One- and two-pipe systems 315
Pumped waste system 317
Wash basins † waste arrangements 318
Waste pipes from washing machines and dishwashers 319
Air test 320
Sanitation † data 321
Offsets 323
Ground floor appliances † high rise buildings 324
Fire stops and seals 325
Flow rates and discharge units 326
Sanitation design † discharge stack sizing 328
Part Nine Gas Installation, Components and Controls 331
Natural gas † combustion 332
Mains gas supply and installation 333
Gas service pipe intake 335
Meters 339
Gas controls and safety features 341
Gas ignition devices and burners 347
Purging and testing 348
Gas appliances 351
Balanced flue appliances 354
Open flue appliances 358
Flue blocks 361
Flue terminals 362
Flue lining 364
Shared flues 366
Fan assisted gas flues 368
Ventilation requirements 370
Flue gas analysis 372
Gas consumption 374
Gas pipe sizing 375
Part Ten Electrical Supply and Installations 379
Three-phase generation and supply 380
Electricity distribution 381
Intake to a building 383
Earthing systems and bonding 384
Consumer unit 388
Power and lighting circuits 390
Overload protection 397
Electric wiring 400
Testing completed installation 402
Cable rating 404
Diversity 405
Industrial installations 406
Electric space heating 409
Space heating controls 413
Construction site electricity 414
Light sources, lamps and luminaires 416
Lighting controls 424
Extra-low-voltage lighting 426
Lighting design 427
Daylighting 429
Telecommunications installation 434
Part Eleven Mechanical Conveyors † Lifts, Escalators and
Travelators 435
Planning lift installations 436
Electric lifts 437
Roping systems 438
Controls 440
Lift doors 443
Machine room and equipment 444
Safety features 445
Installation details 446
Dimensions 447
Paternoster lifts 448
Oil-hydraulic lifts 449
Lifting arrangements and installation 450
Pumping unit 451
Estimating the number of lifts required 453
Firefighting lifts 454
Builders' and electricians' work 457
Escalators 459
Travelators 461
Stair lifts 462
Part Twelve Fire Prevention and Control Services 463
Sprinklers 464
Drenchers 476
Hose reels 477
Hydrants 478
Foam installations 480
Gas extinguishers 482
Fire alarms 484
Smoke, fire and heat detectors 486
Electrical alarm circuits 490
Fire dampers in ductwork 493
Pressurisation of escape routes 494
Smoke extraction, ventilation and control 495
Portable fire extinguishers 498
Part Thirteen Security Installations 501
Intruder alarms 502
Micro-switch and magnetic reed 503
Radio sensor, pressure mat and taut wiring 504
Acoustic, vibration and inertia detectors 505
Ultrasonic and microwave detectors 506
Active infra-red detector 507
Passive infra-red detector 508
Lightning protection systems 510
Part Fourteen Accommodation for Building Services 513
Ducts for engineering services 514
Floor and skirting ducts 516
Medium and large vertical ducts 517
Medium and large horizontal ducts 518
Subways or walkways 519
Penetration of fire structure by pipes 520
Raised access floors 521
Suspended and false ceilings 522
Part Fifteen Alternative and Renewable Energy 523
Alternative energy 524
Wind power 525
Fuel cells 527
Water power 528
Geothermal power 529
Solar power 531
Biomass or biofuel 532
Part Sixteen Appendices 533
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Butterworth-Heinemann | 0750682205 | 2007 | PDF | 576 pages | 12 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Ideal for students on general construction and building services courses. - Each topic presented concisely using plain language and clear drawings. - Incorporates recent revisions to the Building Regulations and Water Supply Regulations. - Includes traditional and contemporary practice. - Website resources available. Building Services Handbook summarises the application of all common elements of building services practice, technique and procedure, to provide an essential information resource for students and engineers working in the industry. Information is presented in the highly illustrated and accessible style of the best-selling companion title Building Construction Handbook.
The new edition contains extended information on water system components, control systems for hot water and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, drainage, gas appliance flues and further examples of design calculations. It has been revised and expanded to take into account recent amendments to the Building Regulations Approved Documents and guidance from British and European Standards. Online lecture facilities include PowerPoint slides illustrating a selection of services areas, providing key diagrams for use with presentations and handouts.
The comprehensive reference for all construction and building services students, Building Services Handbook is ideal for a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National through Higher National Certificate and Diploma to Foundation and three-year Degree level. The illustrative coverage and complementary references to industry Standards combines essentials guidance with a resource base for further reading and development of specific topics.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part One Cold Water and Supply Systems 1
Rain cycle † sources of water supply 2
Acidity and alkalinity in water 3
Filtration of water 4
Sterilisation and softening 5
Storage and distribution of water 6
Valves and taps 7
Joints on water pipes 10
Pipe jointing materials 11
Water mains 12
Direct system of cold water supply 15
Indirect system of cold water supply 16
Backflow protection 19
Secondary backflow protection 20
Cold water storage cisterns 22
Cold water storage calculations 23
Boosted cold water systems 24
Delayed action float valve 27
Pipe sizing by formula 28
Pipe sizes and resistances 29
Hydraulics and fluid flow 32
Part Two Hot Water Supply Systems 35
Direct system of hot water supply 37
Indirect system of hot water supply 38
Unvented hot water storage system 39
Expansion and temperature relief valves 42
Hot water storage cylinders 45
Primatic hot water storage cylinder 46
Medium and high rise building supply systems 47
Types of boiler 50
Secondary circulation 55
Duplication of plant 56
Electric and gas water heaters 57
Solar heating of water 64
Hot water storage capacity 66
Boiler rating 67
Pipe sizing 68
Circulation pump rating 70
Legionnaires' disease in hot water systems 71
SEDBUK 72
Galvanic or electrolytic action 75
Water treatment 76
Part Three Heating Systems 77
Heat emitters 78
Low temperature, hot water heating systems 81
Underfloor and panel heating 88
Expansion facilities in heating systems 91
Expansion vessels 92
Solar space heating 93
High temperature, pressurised hot water systems 95
Steam heating systems 97
District heating 102
Combined heat and power 105
Expansion of pipework 106
Thermostatic control of heating systems 108
Timed control of heating systems 109
Zoned controls 115
Energy management systems 119
Warm air heating system 122
Heating design 123
`U' values 123
Part Four Fuel Characteristics and Storage 135
Fuels † factors affecting choice 136
Solid fuel † properties and storage 137
Domestic solid fuel boilers 139
Solid fuel † flues 141
Oil † properties 143
Oil † storage and supply 144
Oil-fired burners 147
Oil † flues 149
Natural gas † properties 152
Liquid petroleum gas † properties and storage 153
Electric boiler 155
Electricity † electrode boiler 156
Part Five Ventilation Systems 157
Ventilation requirements 158
Guide to ventilation rates 159
Domestic accommodation 161
Non-domestic buildings 162
Mechanical ventilation 168
Types of fan 172
Fan laws 173
Sound attenuation in ductwork 174
Air filters 175
Low velocity air flow in ducts 178
Air diffusion 179
Ventilation design 180
Resistances to air flow 188
Part Six Air Conditioning 191
Air conditioning † principles and applications 192
Central plant system 193
Air processing unit 194
Humidifiers 195
Variable air volume 196
Induction (air/water) system 197
Fan-coil (air/water) unit and induction diffuser 198
Dual duct system 199
Cooling systems 201
Refrigerant and system characteristics 202
Packed air conditioning systems 206
Psychrometrics † processes and applications 208
Heat pumps 216
Heat recovery devices 218
Health considerations and building related illnesses 219
Part Seven Drainage Systems, Sewage Treatment and Refuse
Disposal 221
Combined and separate systems 222
Partially separate system 223
Rodding point system 224
Sewer connection 225
Drainage ventilation 226
Drain laying 229
Means of access 230
Bedding of drains 235
Drains under or near buildings 237
Joints used on drain pipes 238
Anti-flood devices 239
Garage drainage 240
Drainage pumping 241
Subsoil drainage 244
Tests on drains 247
Soakaways 248
Cesspools and septic tanks 249
Drainage fields and mounds 254
Drainage design 258
Waste and refuse processing 269
Part Eight Sanitary Fitments and Appliances: Discharge and Waste
Systems 275
Flushing cisterns, troughs and valves 276
Water closets 281
Bidets 283
Showers 284
Baths 288
Sinks 289
Wash basins and troughs 291
Urinals 298
Hospital sanitary appliances 300
Sanitary conveniences 301
Facilities for the disabled 304
Traps and waste valve 307
Single stack system and variations 311
One- and two-pipe systems 315
Pumped waste system 317
Wash basins † waste arrangements 318
Waste pipes from washing machines and dishwashers 319
Air test 320
Sanitation † data 321
Offsets 323
Ground floor appliances † high rise buildings 324
Fire stops and seals 325
Flow rates and discharge units 326
Sanitation design † discharge stack sizing 328
Part Nine Gas Installation, Components and Controls 331
Natural gas † combustion 332
Mains gas supply and installation 333
Gas service pipe intake 335
Meters 339
Gas controls and safety features 341
Gas ignition devices and burners 347
Purging and testing 348
Gas appliances 351
Balanced flue appliances 354
Open flue appliances 358
Flue blocks 361
Flue terminals 362
Flue lining 364
Shared flues 366
Fan assisted gas flues 368
Ventilation requirements 370
Flue gas analysis 372
Gas consumption 374
Gas pipe sizing 375
Part Ten Electrical Supply and Installations 379
Three-phase generation and supply 380
Electricity distribution 381
Intake to a building 383
Earthing systems and bonding 384
Consumer unit 388
Power and lighting circuits 390
Overload protection 397
Electric wiring 400
Testing completed installation 402
Cable rating 404
Diversity 405
Industrial installations 406
Electric space heating 409
Space heating controls 413
Construction site electricity 414
Light sources, lamps and luminaires 416
Lighting controls 424
Extra-low-voltage lighting 426
Lighting design 427
Daylighting 429
Telecommunications installation 434
Part Eleven Mechanical Conveyors † Lifts, Escalators and
Travelators 435
Planning lift installations 436
Electric lifts 437
Roping systems 438
Controls 440
Lift doors 443
Machine room and equipment 444
Safety features 445
Installation details 446
Dimensions 447
Paternoster lifts 448
Oil-hydraulic lifts 449
Lifting arrangements and installation 450
Pumping unit 451
Estimating the number of lifts required 453
Firefighting lifts 454
Builders' and electricians' work 457
Escalators 459
Travelators 461
Stair lifts 462
Part Twelve Fire Prevention and Control Services 463
Sprinklers 464
Drenchers 476
Hose reels 477
Hydrants 478
Foam installations 480
Gas extinguishers 482
Fire alarms 484
Smoke, fire and heat detectors 486
Electrical alarm circuits 490
Fire dampers in ductwork 493
Pressurisation of escape routes 494
Smoke extraction, ventilation and control 495
Portable fire extinguishers 498
Part Thirteen Security Installations 501
Intruder alarms 502
Micro-switch and magnetic reed 503
Radio sensor, pressure mat and taut wiring 504
Acoustic, vibration and inertia detectors 505
Ultrasonic and microwave detectors 506
Active infra-red detector 507
Passive infra-red detector 508
Lightning protection systems 510
Part Fourteen Accommodation for Building Services 513
Ducts for engineering services 514
Floor and skirting ducts 516
Medium and large vertical ducts 517
Medium and large horizontal ducts 518
Subways or walkways 519
Penetration of fire structure by pipes 520
Raised access floors 521
Suspended and false ceilings 522
Part Fifteen Alternative and Renewable Energy 523
Alternative energy 524
Wind power 525
Fuel cells 527
Water power 528
Geothermal power 529
Solar power 531
Biomass or biofuel 532
Part Sixteen Appendices 533
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Building Regulations in Brief 5th ed
R. Tricker, R. Algar
Butterworth-Heinemann | 0750684445 | 2007 | PDF | 880 pages | 47 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Baffled by the Building Regs? Confused by codes of practice? Mystified by materials and puzzled by planning permission? Then look no further! Building Regulations in Brief 5th Edition, is a time-saver for both professionals and enthusiasts.
The information is sensibly organised by building element rather than by regulation, so that you can quickly lay your hands on whatever you need to know from whichever document. The authors’ practical and no-nonsense advice will enable you to comply with the regulations in the simplest and most cost-effective manner.
The benefits and requirements of each regulation are clearly explained, as are history, current status, associated documentation and how local authorities and council view their importance.
This new edition includes:
- The new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and what this means for Part B (Fire Safety)
- Updates to Part L (Energy Efficiency)
- An improved user-friendly index
- Annexes covering; Access and facilities for disabled people; Conservation of fuel and power; Sound insulation and Electrical Safety provided online
LIST OF CONTENT
1 The Building Act 1984 1
1.1 Aim of the Building Act 1984 1
1.2 What happens if I contravene any of these requirements? 3
1.3 Who polices the Act? 3
1.4 Are there any exemptions from Building Regulations? 3
1.5 What about civil liability? 5
1.6 What does the Building Act 1984 contain? 5
1.7 What are the Supplementary Regulations? 5
1.8 What are ‘Approved Documents’? 12
1.9 What is the ‘Building Regulations Advisory Committee’? 12
1.10 What is ‘type approval’? 13
1.11 Does the Fire Authority have any say in Building Regulations? 13
1.12 How are buildings classified? 13
1.13 What are the duties of the local authority? 13
1.14 What are the powers of the local authority? 15
1.15 Who are approved inspectors? 15
1.16 What causes some plans for building work to be rejected? 18
1.17 Can I apply for a relaxation in certain circumstances? 18
1.18 Can I change a plan of work once it has been approved? 19
1.19 Must I complete the approved work in a certain time? 19
1.20 How is my building work evaluated for conformance with the Building Regulations?
1.21 What about dangerous buildings? 20
1.22 What about defective buildings? 22
1.23 What are the rights of the owner or occupier of the premises? 23
1.24 Can I appeal against a local authority’s ruling? 23
2 The Building Regulations 2000 28
2.1 What is the purpose of the Building Regulations? 28
2.2 Why do we need the Building Regulations? 28
2.3 What building work is covered by the Building Regulations? 29
2.4 What are the requirements associated with the Building Regulations? 30
2.5 What are the Approved Documents? 30
2.6 Are there any exemptions? 39
2.7 What happens if I do not comply with an Approved Document? 39
2.8 Do I need Building Regulations approval? 39
2.9 How do I obtain Building Regulations approval? 42
2.10 What are building control bodies? 45
2.11 How do I apply for building control? 47
2.12 Full plans application 48
2.13 Building notice procedure 50
2.14 How long is a building notice valid? 52
2.15 What can I do if my plans are rejected? 53
2.16 What happens if I wish to seek a determination but the work in question has started? 54
2.17 When can I start work? 54
2.18 Planning officers 55
2.19 Building inspectors 55
2.20 Notice of commencement and completion of certain stages of work 56
2.21 What are the requirements relating to building work? 57
2.22 Do I need to employ a professional builder? 58
2.23 Unauthorized building work 58
2.24 Why do I need a completion certificate? 59
2.25 How do I get a completion certificate when the work is finished? 59
2.26 Where can I find out more? 60
3 The requirements of the Building Regulations 74
3.1 Part A – Structure 75
3.2 Part B – Fire safety 76
3.3 Part C – Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture 79
3.4 Part D – Toxic substances 80
3.5 Part E – Resistance to the passage of sound 81
3.6 Part F – Ventilation 83
3.7 Part G – Hygiene 84
3.8 Part H – Drainage and waste disposal 86
3.9 Part J – Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems 91
3.10 Part K – Protection from falling, collision and impact 93
3.11 Part L – Conservation of fuel and power 95
3.12 Part M – Access to and use of buildings 96
3.13 Part N – Glazing – safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning 98
3.14 Part P – Electrical safety 99
4 Planning permission 100
4.1 Planning controls 101
4.2 Who requires planning permission? 101
4.3 Who controls planning permission? 102
4.4 What is planning permission? 104
4.5 What types of planning permission are available? 105
4.6 How do I apply for planning permission? 105
4.7 Do I really need planning permission? 106
4.8 How should I set about gaining planning permission? 112
4.9 What sort of plans will I have to submit? 112
4.10 What is meant by ‘building works’? 113
4.11 What important areas should I take into consideration? 113
4.12 What are the government’s restrictions on planning applications? 114
4.13 How do I apply for planning permission? 115
4.14 What is the planning permission process? 117
4.15 Can I appeal if my application is refused? 122
4.16 Before you start work 123
4.17 What could happen if you don’t bother to obtain planning permission? 130
4.18 How much does it cost? 131
4.19 Sustainable homes 135
4.20 Home Information Pack (HIP) 139
5 Requirements for planning permission and Building Regulations approval 143
5.1 Decoration and repairs inside and outside a building 144
5.2 Structural alterations inside 145
5.3 Replacing windows and doors 146
5.4 Electrical work 147
5.5 Plumbing 148
5.6 Central heating 149
5.7 Oil-storage tank 149
5.8 Planting a hedge 149
5.9 Building a garden wall or fence 150
5.10 Felling or lopping trees 150
5.11 Laying a path or a driveway 151
5.12 Building a hardstanding for a car, caravan or boat 152
5.13 Installing a swimming pool 153
5.14 Erecting aerials, satellite dishes television and radio aerials, wind turbines and flagpoles 153
5.15 Advertising 155
5.16 Building a porch 155
5.17 Outbuildings 156
5.18 Garages 158
5.19 Building a conservatory 159
5.20 Loft conversions, roof extensions and dormer windows 161
5.21 Building an extension 163
5.22 Conversions 167
5.23 Change of use 168
5.24 Building a new house 174
5.25 Infilling 174
5.26 Demolition 175
6 Meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations 178
6.1 Foundations 182
6.2 Buildings – size 207
6.3 Ventilation 211
6.4 Drainage 249
6.5 Water supplies 281
6.6 Cellars and basements 282
6.7 Floors 289
6.8 Walls 333
6.9 Ceilings 415
6.10 Roofs 423
6.11 Chimneys and fireplaces 448
6.12 Stairs 479
6.13 Windows 514
6.14 Doors 529
6.15 Vertical circulation within the building 544
6.16 Corridors and passageways 553
6.17 Facilities in buildings other than dwellings 559
6.18 Water (and earth) closets, bathrooms and showers 576
6.19 Electrical safety 600
6.20 Combustion appliances 631
6.21 Hot water storage 636
6.22 Liquid fuel 641
6.23 Cavities and concealed spaces 645
6.24 Kitchens and utility rooms 649
6.25 Storage of food 652
6.26 Refuse facilities 653
6.27 Fire resistance 655
6.28 Means of escape 677
6.29 Bathrooms 705
6.30 Loft conversions 708
6.31 Entrance and access 713
6.32 Extensions and additions to buildings 741
6.33 External balconies 747
6.34 Garages 747
6.35 Conservatories 750
6.36 Rooms for residential purposes 753
6.37 Rooms for residential purposes resulting from a material change of use 756
6.38 Reverberation in the common internal parts of buildings containing flats or rooms for residential purposes 758
6.39 Internal walls and floors (new buildings) 760
6.40 Regulation 7 – Materials and workmanship 764
6.41 Work on existing constructions 768
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"As the owner of a large building firm, I find that I have to spend an inordinate amount of time reading through the Building Regs to ensure that I am working in accordance with the so-called "recommendations for good building practice". Whilst most of the advice contained in the Approved Documents is fairly straight forward and already widely used in the building trade, to meet specific requirements and satisfy the Building Inspectors requires a lot of background knowledge and research - time that I can ill afford. By pure chance I purchased a copy of "Building Regulations in Brief" and it now accompanies me everywhere. The book has been put together in such a way that it makes it an ideal reference book to the regulations and no matter what part of the building works you need advice on, a quick glance at the index will take you straight to a section that explains the current status of the requirements and also shows how they can be cost-effectively complied with. A reference book like this has been long overdue. Well done. " Amazon Reviewer, Glasgow *****
"As a Civil Engineer working in a building services environment, I found this book to be an exceptionally useful reference book for guidance and interpretation of the 'Regs'. "Building Regulations - In Brief" is true to its title and summarizes, succinctly, the requirements of The Building Act. It provides clear illustrations of contentious items and contains unambiguous, precise, easily understood detail and explanations of the current Building Regulations Building practice, techniques, components and procedures are clearly defined with supplementary references to regulations and relevant standards. Laid out in a simple manner, it provides a quick to find reference to almost every aspect of construction - thankfully without pages upon pages of explanatory writing (which is a welcome change from other books on this topic that I have read!) As well as being a valuable reference manual for construction professionals and DIY builders (working on simple projects such as building extensions and building adaptations), this book will appeal to architects, planners, surveyors, builders, designers, building control professionals, building inspectors, regulators and students. Certainly a cost effective alternative to forking out for the Regs!" Civil Engineering, Amazon, UK
Butterworth-Heinemann | 0750684445 | 2007 | PDF | 880 pages | 47 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Baffled by the Building Regs? Confused by codes of practice? Mystified by materials and puzzled by planning permission? Then look no further! Building Regulations in Brief 5th Edition, is a time-saver for both professionals and enthusiasts.
The information is sensibly organised by building element rather than by regulation, so that you can quickly lay your hands on whatever you need to know from whichever document. The authors’ practical and no-nonsense advice will enable you to comply with the regulations in the simplest and most cost-effective manner.
The benefits and requirements of each regulation are clearly explained, as are history, current status, associated documentation and how local authorities and council view their importance.
This new edition includes:
- The new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and what this means for Part B (Fire Safety)
- Updates to Part L (Energy Efficiency)
- An improved user-friendly index
- Annexes covering; Access and facilities for disabled people; Conservation of fuel and power; Sound insulation and Electrical Safety provided online
LIST OF CONTENT
1 The Building Act 1984 1
1.1 Aim of the Building Act 1984 1
1.2 What happens if I contravene any of these requirements? 3
1.3 Who polices the Act? 3
1.4 Are there any exemptions from Building Regulations? 3
1.5 What about civil liability? 5
1.6 What does the Building Act 1984 contain? 5
1.7 What are the Supplementary Regulations? 5
1.8 What are ‘Approved Documents’? 12
1.9 What is the ‘Building Regulations Advisory Committee’? 12
1.10 What is ‘type approval’? 13
1.11 Does the Fire Authority have any say in Building Regulations? 13
1.12 How are buildings classified? 13
1.13 What are the duties of the local authority? 13
1.14 What are the powers of the local authority? 15
1.15 Who are approved inspectors? 15
1.16 What causes some plans for building work to be rejected? 18
1.17 Can I apply for a relaxation in certain circumstances? 18
1.18 Can I change a plan of work once it has been approved? 19
1.19 Must I complete the approved work in a certain time? 19
1.20 How is my building work evaluated for conformance with the Building Regulations?
1.21 What about dangerous buildings? 20
1.22 What about defective buildings? 22
1.23 What are the rights of the owner or occupier of the premises? 23
1.24 Can I appeal against a local authority’s ruling? 23
2 The Building Regulations 2000 28
2.1 What is the purpose of the Building Regulations? 28
2.2 Why do we need the Building Regulations? 28
2.3 What building work is covered by the Building Regulations? 29
2.4 What are the requirements associated with the Building Regulations? 30
2.5 What are the Approved Documents? 30
2.6 Are there any exemptions? 39
2.7 What happens if I do not comply with an Approved Document? 39
2.8 Do I need Building Regulations approval? 39
2.9 How do I obtain Building Regulations approval? 42
2.10 What are building control bodies? 45
2.11 How do I apply for building control? 47
2.12 Full plans application 48
2.13 Building notice procedure 50
2.14 How long is a building notice valid? 52
2.15 What can I do if my plans are rejected? 53
2.16 What happens if I wish to seek a determination but the work in question has started? 54
2.17 When can I start work? 54
2.18 Planning officers 55
2.19 Building inspectors 55
2.20 Notice of commencement and completion of certain stages of work 56
2.21 What are the requirements relating to building work? 57
2.22 Do I need to employ a professional builder? 58
2.23 Unauthorized building work 58
2.24 Why do I need a completion certificate? 59
2.25 How do I get a completion certificate when the work is finished? 59
2.26 Where can I find out more? 60
3 The requirements of the Building Regulations 74
3.1 Part A – Structure 75
3.2 Part B – Fire safety 76
3.3 Part C – Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture 79
3.4 Part D – Toxic substances 80
3.5 Part E – Resistance to the passage of sound 81
3.6 Part F – Ventilation 83
3.7 Part G – Hygiene 84
3.8 Part H – Drainage and waste disposal 86
3.9 Part J – Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems 91
3.10 Part K – Protection from falling, collision and impact 93
3.11 Part L – Conservation of fuel and power 95
3.12 Part M – Access to and use of buildings 96
3.13 Part N – Glazing – safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning 98
3.14 Part P – Electrical safety 99
4 Planning permission 100
4.1 Planning controls 101
4.2 Who requires planning permission? 101
4.3 Who controls planning permission? 102
4.4 What is planning permission? 104
4.5 What types of planning permission are available? 105
4.6 How do I apply for planning permission? 105
4.7 Do I really need planning permission? 106
4.8 How should I set about gaining planning permission? 112
4.9 What sort of plans will I have to submit? 112
4.10 What is meant by ‘building works’? 113
4.11 What important areas should I take into consideration? 113
4.12 What are the government’s restrictions on planning applications? 114
4.13 How do I apply for planning permission? 115
4.14 What is the planning permission process? 117
4.15 Can I appeal if my application is refused? 122
4.16 Before you start work 123
4.17 What could happen if you don’t bother to obtain planning permission? 130
4.18 How much does it cost? 131
4.19 Sustainable homes 135
4.20 Home Information Pack (HIP) 139
5 Requirements for planning permission and Building Regulations approval 143
5.1 Decoration and repairs inside and outside a building 144
5.2 Structural alterations inside 145
5.3 Replacing windows and doors 146
5.4 Electrical work 147
5.5 Plumbing 148
5.6 Central heating 149
5.7 Oil-storage tank 149
5.8 Planting a hedge 149
5.9 Building a garden wall or fence 150
5.10 Felling or lopping trees 150
5.11 Laying a path or a driveway 151
5.12 Building a hardstanding for a car, caravan or boat 152
5.13 Installing a swimming pool 153
5.14 Erecting aerials, satellite dishes television and radio aerials, wind turbines and flagpoles 153
5.15 Advertising 155
5.16 Building a porch 155
5.17 Outbuildings 156
5.18 Garages 158
5.19 Building a conservatory 159
5.20 Loft conversions, roof extensions and dormer windows 161
5.21 Building an extension 163
5.22 Conversions 167
5.23 Change of use 168
5.24 Building a new house 174
5.25 Infilling 174
5.26 Demolition 175
6 Meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations 178
6.1 Foundations 182
6.2 Buildings – size 207
6.3 Ventilation 211
6.4 Drainage 249
6.5 Water supplies 281
6.6 Cellars and basements 282
6.7 Floors 289
6.8 Walls 333
6.9 Ceilings 415
6.10 Roofs 423
6.11 Chimneys and fireplaces 448
6.12 Stairs 479
6.13 Windows 514
6.14 Doors 529
6.15 Vertical circulation within the building 544
6.16 Corridors and passageways 553
6.17 Facilities in buildings other than dwellings 559
6.18 Water (and earth) closets, bathrooms and showers 576
6.19 Electrical safety 600
6.20 Combustion appliances 631
6.21 Hot water storage 636
6.22 Liquid fuel 641
6.23 Cavities and concealed spaces 645
6.24 Kitchens and utility rooms 649
6.25 Storage of food 652
6.26 Refuse facilities 653
6.27 Fire resistance 655
6.28 Means of escape 677
6.29 Bathrooms 705
6.30 Loft conversions 708
6.31 Entrance and access 713
6.32 Extensions and additions to buildings 741
6.33 External balconies 747
6.34 Garages 747
6.35 Conservatories 750
6.36 Rooms for residential purposes 753
6.37 Rooms for residential purposes resulting from a material change of use 756
6.38 Reverberation in the common internal parts of buildings containing flats or rooms for residential purposes 758
6.39 Internal walls and floors (new buildings) 760
6.40 Regulation 7 – Materials and workmanship 764
6.41 Work on existing constructions 768
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"As the owner of a large building firm, I find that I have to spend an inordinate amount of time reading through the Building Regs to ensure that I am working in accordance with the so-called "recommendations for good building practice". Whilst most of the advice contained in the Approved Documents is fairly straight forward and already widely used in the building trade, to meet specific requirements and satisfy the Building Inspectors requires a lot of background knowledge and research - time that I can ill afford. By pure chance I purchased a copy of "Building Regulations in Brief" and it now accompanies me everywhere. The book has been put together in such a way that it makes it an ideal reference book to the regulations and no matter what part of the building works you need advice on, a quick glance at the index will take you straight to a section that explains the current status of the requirements and also shows how they can be cost-effectively complied with. A reference book like this has been long overdue. Well done. " Amazon Reviewer, Glasgow *****
"As a Civil Engineer working in a building services environment, I found this book to be an exceptionally useful reference book for guidance and interpretation of the 'Regs'. "Building Regulations - In Brief" is true to its title and summarizes, succinctly, the requirements of The Building Act. It provides clear illustrations of contentious items and contains unambiguous, precise, easily understood detail and explanations of the current Building Regulations Building practice, techniques, components and procedures are clearly defined with supplementary references to regulations and relevant standards. Laid out in a simple manner, it provides a quick to find reference to almost every aspect of construction - thankfully without pages upon pages of explanatory writing (which is a welcome change from other books on this topic that I have read!) As well as being a valuable reference manual for construction professionals and DIY builders (working on simple projects such as building extensions and building adaptations), this book will appeal to architects, planners, surveyors, builders, designers, building control professionals, building inspectors, regulators and students. Certainly a cost effective alternative to forking out for the Regs!" Civil Engineering, Amazon, UK
Building Design & Construction Handbook 6th
2000 - 2005,
Architecture,
Civil,
Contruction,
Engineering,
General Building Types and Styles,
Reference
Frederick S. Merritt & Jonathan T.RickettsMcGraw-Hill | 2000 | PDF | 1600 pages | 16 Mb
DESCRIPTION
A where-would-you-be-without-it handbook covering every single important step in building design and construction, now updated to include key changes in design and construction practices. Surveys materials, structures, soil mechanics and foundations, building types, hardware, insulation, acoustics, plumbing, and more--all the material that will help architects, engineers, contractors, and others work better, faster, and smarter. Includes new design specifications; the latest developments in seismic and wind design criteria; new building systems and material; updated building codes throughout; NFPA requirements; and new wood material and codes.
LIST OF CONTENT
Section 1 System Fundamentals Jonathan T. Ricketts
Section 2 The Building Team-Managing the Building Process Alan D. Hinklin
Section 3 Protection against Hazards David W. Mock
Section 4 Building Materials David J. Akers
Section 5 Structural Theory Akbar Tamboli, Michael Xing, and Mohsin Ahmed
Section 6 Soil Mechanics and Foundations Robert W. Day
Section 7 Structural Steel Construction Bruce Glidden
Section 8 Cold-Formed Steel Construction Don S. Wolford and Wei-Wen Yu
Section 9 Concrete Construction Edward S. Hoffman and David P. Gustafson
Section 10 Wood Construction John ‘‘Buddy’’ Showalter and Thomas G. Williamson
Section 11 Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Systems Frederick S. Merritt
Section 12 Roof Systems Dave Flickinger
Section 13 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Lawrence E. McCabe
Section 14 Plumbing—Water-Supply, Sprinkler, and Wastewater Systems Gregory P. Gladfelter and Brian L. Olsen
Section 15 Electrical Systems James M. Bannon
Section 16 Vertical Circulation Steven D. Edgett and Allen M. Williams
Section 17 Construction Project Management Robert F. Borg
Section 18 Communications Systems Tom Nevling
Section 19 Construction Cost Estimating Colman J. Mullin
EDITORIAL REVIEW
*Building professionals' favorite single-source reference *The most authoritative and comprehensive handbook available *Helps you work better, faster, and smarter *Covers newest materials, methods, systems, and specifications
Find the answers you need quickly.
Answering questions, simplifying planning, and cutting costs for more than 40 years, this classic resource places all mission-critical information within easy reach. Architects, engineers, and contractors open Building Design and Construction Handbook when they want:
*Most effective and efficient methods and materials *Current building codes, NFPA requirements, and legal standards *Details and specifics on technical standards, systems, materials, theories, and procedures in related fields *Avoidance of construction halts, glitches, and change orders resulting from errors and omissions *Latest seismic and wind design criteria *Best methods in use today
Data, design tips, and standards--all in one place
Building Construction Handbook Incorporating Current Building & Construction Regulation 6th
2006 - 2007,
Architecture,
Civil,
Contruction,
Engineering,
General Building Types and Styles,
Reference
R. Chudley & R. GreenoButterworth-Heinemann | 2006 | PDF | 736 pages | 36 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Building Construction Handbook is an authoritative reference for all students and professionals. It is full of detailed drawings that clearly illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Extensive coverage of building construction practice and techniques, representing both traditional procedures and modern developments, are also included to provide the most comprehensive and easy to understand guide to building construction.
The new edition has been reviewed and updated and includes additional material on energy
conservation, sustainable construction, environmental and green building issues. Further details of fire protection to elements of construction are provided.
Building Construction Handbook is an essential text for undergraduate and vocational students on a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National, through Higher National Certificate and Diploma to Foundation and three-year Degree level. It is also a useful practice reference for building designers, contractors and others engaged in the construction industry.
Author Information
By Roy Chudley, Former Senior Lecturer in Building Technology at the Guildford College of Technology, Surrey, and author of many highly respected construction books.; and Roger Greeno, BA(Hons.), FCIOB, FIPHE, FRSA, Formerly Portsmouth University and Guildford College, U.K.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part One General
Part Two Site Works
Part Three Builders Plant
Part Four Substructure
Part Five Superstructure
Part Six Internal Construction and Finishes
Part Seven Domestic Services
EDITORIAL REVIEW
'Book of the Year...the ideal handy reference for the site office.'
Professional Builder
'The student who memorises the Building Construction Handbook will be well informed indeed.' New Civil Engineer/New Builder
'Pages of clear diagrams and brief text packed full of top tips and typical details.'
Building Design
'Covers all the important aspects of construction technology while also detailing important elements of structural design.'
RIBA Journal
'This book summarises concisely...all elements of the building process...This illustrative approach to construction provides a comprehensive analysis through explicit drawings and text to benefit all members of the construction industry. It is an essential resource for the professional library and resource office.'
BOOKNEWS - ALS FOR ALL BOOKS
Brickwork Revision & Self-Assessment Series
John CarruthersButterworth-Heinemann | 2000 | PDF | 208 pages | 5 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Brickwork allows the reader to develop their understanding of key subjects by completing the numerous exercises and tests, including multiple choice questions. In addition, each topic begins with a summary of key facts and figures, making this an ideal course text based round core information and assessments rather than reading an extended text. The coverage includes health and safety and basic calculations as well as the technical and practical aspects of brickwork. All students of bricklaying will find this a stimulating and useful revision aid.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 Contributing to the provision of a healthy and safe working environment 1
2 Setting out a small building 21
3 Brick walling details 41
4 Walling details 67
5 Access equipment 89
6 Site drainage 113
7 Decorative bonding 133
8 Basic calculations 157
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"It reads well and contains good examples. The level is right and covers the syllabus"
Senior College Lecturer
Bioclimatic Housing: Innovative Designs for Warmer Climates
2006 - 2007,
Architecture,
Civil,
Contruction,
Engineering,
General Building Types and Styles,
Residential Building
Richard Hyde
Earthscan Publications | 2007 | 1844072843 | PDF | 477 pages | 17 MB
DESCRIPTION
• A landmark text from the International Energy Agency on sustainable architecture in warmer climates
• Uses the approach of bioclimatic housing to explore how sustainable architecture interacts with its environment
• Explores a range of global case studies from the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Australasia, forming an overview of strategies and showing how these can be developed into practice
In the search for sustainable architecture there is growing interest amongst architects, designers and engineers in the relationship between nature and design. The term ‘bioclimatic’, traditionally relating to the dynamic between climate and living organisms, is applied by the authors in focusing on countries where housing requires cooling for a significant part of the year and presenting both the theory and practice of innovative, low-energy architecture. Having set out new definitions of bioclimatic housing, the book interweaves the themes of social progress, technological solutions and industry developments within a discussion of global and country trends. With case studies from Iran, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Sri Lanka and Italy, this is a truly international and authoritative work, prepared under the auspices of a 5-year International Energy Agency (IEA) project.
Richard Hyde is Director of the Centre for Sustainable Design at the University of Queensland, Australia.
LIST OF CONTENT
PART I - REDEFINING BIOCLIMATIC HOUSING
Chapter 1 Definitions, Concepts and Principles 21
Richard Hyde and Harald N. Røstvik
Chapter 2 Trends, Promotion and Performance 59
Peter Woods, Richard Hyde, Motoya Hayashi, Marcia Agostini Ribeiro, Francesca Sotogo, Valario Calderaro, Veronica Soebarto, Indrika Rajapaksha, Upendra Rajapaksha and Vahid Ghobadian
PART II – LOCATION, CLIMATE TYPES AND BUILDING RESPONSE
Chapter 3 The Mediterranean: A Cool Temperate Climate 117
Francesca Sartogo and Valerio Calderaro
Chapter 4 Adelaide: A Warm Continental Climate 149
Veronica Soebarto
Chapter 5 Tehran: A Hot Arid Climate 173
Valid Ghobadian, Neda Taghi and Mehrnoush Godsi
Chapter 6 Tokyo: A Warm Temperate Climate 195
Nobuyuki Sunaga, Motoya Hayashi, Ken-ichi Hasegawa and Tamaki Fukazawa
Chapter 7 Brisbane: A Subtropical Climate 229
Richard Hyde, Luke Watson, Katherine Khoo, Nardine Lester and Joel Kelder
Chapter 8 Kuala Lumpur: A Hot Humid Climate 269
Sabarinah Sh. Ahmad
PART III – PRINCIPLES, ELEMENTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Chapter 9 Design, Elements and Strategies 297
Nobuyuki Sunaga, Veronica Soebarto, Marcia Agostini Ribeiro,Richard Hyde, Floriberta Binarti, Lars Junghans,Valario Calderaro, Indrika Rajapaksha andUpendra Rajapaksha
Chapter 10 Green Technologies, Performance and Integration 367
Nathan Groenhout, Richard Hyde, Deo Prasad, Shailja Chandra, Yoshinori Saeki and Lim Chin Haw
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Earthscan Publications | 2007 | 1844072843 | PDF | 477 pages | 17 MB
DESCRIPTION
• A landmark text from the International Energy Agency on sustainable architecture in warmer climates
• Uses the approach of bioclimatic housing to explore how sustainable architecture interacts with its environment
• Explores a range of global case studies from the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Australasia, forming an overview of strategies and showing how these can be developed into practice
In the search for sustainable architecture there is growing interest amongst architects, designers and engineers in the relationship between nature and design. The term ‘bioclimatic’, traditionally relating to the dynamic between climate and living organisms, is applied by the authors in focusing on countries where housing requires cooling for a significant part of the year and presenting both the theory and practice of innovative, low-energy architecture. Having set out new definitions of bioclimatic housing, the book interweaves the themes of social progress, technological solutions and industry developments within a discussion of global and country trends. With case studies from Iran, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Sri Lanka and Italy, this is a truly international and authoritative work, prepared under the auspices of a 5-year International Energy Agency (IEA) project.
Richard Hyde is Director of the Centre for Sustainable Design at the University of Queensland, Australia.
LIST OF CONTENT
PART I - REDEFINING BIOCLIMATIC HOUSING
Chapter 1 Definitions, Concepts and Principles 21
Richard Hyde and Harald N. Røstvik
Chapter 2 Trends, Promotion and Performance 59
Peter Woods, Richard Hyde, Motoya Hayashi, Marcia Agostini Ribeiro, Francesca Sotogo, Valario Calderaro, Veronica Soebarto, Indrika Rajapaksha, Upendra Rajapaksha and Vahid Ghobadian
PART II – LOCATION, CLIMATE TYPES AND BUILDING RESPONSE
Chapter 3 The Mediterranean: A Cool Temperate Climate 117
Francesca Sartogo and Valerio Calderaro
Chapter 4 Adelaide: A Warm Continental Climate 149
Veronica Soebarto
Chapter 5 Tehran: A Hot Arid Climate 173
Valid Ghobadian, Neda Taghi and Mehrnoush Godsi
Chapter 6 Tokyo: A Warm Temperate Climate 195
Nobuyuki Sunaga, Motoya Hayashi, Ken-ichi Hasegawa and Tamaki Fukazawa
Chapter 7 Brisbane: A Subtropical Climate 229
Richard Hyde, Luke Watson, Katherine Khoo, Nardine Lester and Joel Kelder
Chapter 8 Kuala Lumpur: A Hot Humid Climate 269
Sabarinah Sh. Ahmad
PART III – PRINCIPLES, ELEMENTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Chapter 9 Design, Elements and Strategies 297
Nobuyuki Sunaga, Veronica Soebarto, Marcia Agostini Ribeiro,Richard Hyde, Floriberta Binarti, Lars Junghans,Valario Calderaro, Indrika Rajapaksha andUpendra Rajapaksha
Chapter 10 Green Technologies, Performance and Integration 367
Nathan Groenhout, Richard Hyde, Deo Prasad, Shailja Chandra, Yoshinori Saeki and Lim Chin Haw
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Building Care
Brian WoodBlackwell |2003 | PDF | 208 pages | 2 Mb
DESCRIPTION
‘Brian Wood rightly confronts the dismissive attitude [towards maintenance work] throughout his thoughtful and profound analysis of the maintenance process… Putting maintenance at the centre of the continuing post-Egan reform is long overdue. There is much more to the industry than great structures such as a bridge or a PFI hospital. New or re-furbished projects also need to work properly and be in continual use, not moth-balled because of defects. This book seeks to advance that debate and the reform process in a very focussed way. I warmly commend it to you and to a wide audience.’
Building care encompasses everything from maintenance to energy conservation. But even though premises-related expenditure typically represents 15% of the running costs of a business, maintenance is still regarded as the ‘Cinderella’ of the construction industry.
Building Care challenges this attitude by elevating maintenance to its proper professional level and explaining new ideas in clear, understandable terms. Practical guidance is offered to those responsible for running buildings - surveyors, facility managers and facility managers – to help them carry out efficient and effective building care services.
Brian Wood reflects the move away from long-term, technology-based maintenance programmes to more customer-focussed practices and covers a range of alternative approaches to looking after buildings and their users.
LIST OF CONTENT
Chapter 1 Background and Introduction 1
Chapter 2 Planned Preventive Maintenance Prevails 25
Chapter 3 Just in Time Gurus from East and West 49
Chapter 4 Procurement of Building Maintenance Service 68
Chapter 5 Re-engineering the Process 84
Chapter 6 Enter Customer Care, Contact and Call Centers 99
Chapter 7 Intelligent Building Care 117
Chapter 8 Sustainable Building Care
Chapter 9 Building Futures: Left or Right?
Chapter 10 Cradle to Grave: Whole-life Assessment and Implications for Design
EDITORIAL REVIEW
'This is a very well written book, interesting, comprehensive and easy to read, covering all aspects from maintenence to customer care to energy conservation.'
Building Engineer
Built to Meet Needs: Cultural Issues in Vernacular Architecture
Paul Oliver
Architectural Press | 0750666579 | 2006 | PDF | 480 pages | 22 Mb
DESCRIPTION
The study of vernacular architecture explores the characteristics of domestic buildings in particular regions or localities, and the many social and cultural factors that have contributed to their evolution. In this book, vernacular architecture specialist Paul Oliver brings together a wealth of information that spans over two decades, and the whole globe. Some previously unpublished papers, as well as those only available in hard to find conference proceedings, are brought together in one volume to form a fascinating reference for students and professional architects, as well as all those involved with planning housing schemes in their home countries and overseas.
LIST OF CONTENT
PART ONE: DEFINING THE FIELD;
PART TWO: CULTURES AND CONTEXTS;
PART THREE: TRADITION AND TRANSMISSION;
PART FOUR: CULTURES, DISASTERS AND DWELLINGS;
PART FIVE: CONSERVATION AND CONTINUITY;
PART SIX: SUBURBS AND SELF-BUILDERS;
PART SEVEN: MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF THE 21st CENTURY
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Architectural Press | 0750666579 | 2006 | PDF | 480 pages | 22 Mb
DESCRIPTION
The study of vernacular architecture explores the characteristics of domestic buildings in particular regions or localities, and the many social and cultural factors that have contributed to their evolution. In this book, vernacular architecture specialist Paul Oliver brings together a wealth of information that spans over two decades, and the whole globe. Some previously unpublished papers, as well as those only available in hard to find conference proceedings, are brought together in one volume to form a fascinating reference for students and professional architects, as well as all those involved with planning housing schemes in their home countries and overseas.
LIST OF CONTENT
PART ONE: DEFINING THE FIELD;
PART TWO: CULTURES AND CONTEXTS;
PART THREE: TRADITION AND TRANSMISSION;
PART FOUR: CULTURES, DISASTERS AND DWELLINGS;
PART FIVE: CONSERVATION AND CONTINUITY;
PART SIX: SUBURBS AND SELF-BUILDERS;
PART SEVEN: MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF THE 21st CENTURY
EDITORIAL REVIEW
