Product Description

A new edition of the best selling title in the prestigious Mitchell's Building Series. This book is the first of a two volume set which provides a complete and thorough treatment of the principles and techniques used in the design and construction of a building. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to bring it into line with recent changes in British Standards and developments in construction techniques while retaining the comprehensive approach for which it is renowned.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #35836 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 235 pages

From the Back Cover

Structure and Fabric Part 1 provides a complete and thorough treatment of the principles and practices used in the construction of houses and other low-rise buildings. The content is intended as preliminary reading to the companion volume Structure and Fabric Part 2.

This new edition has been updated and revised to complement British Standards, Building Regulations and other practice guidelines that affect recent changes and developments in construction techniques and procedures.

Key features

• clear concise illustrated text with emphasis on the practical applications, techniques and processes used to maximise construction efficiency and effectiveness

•  updated text explains the nature of buildings and building, the production of buildings, structural behaviour, foundations, walls and piers, framed structures, roof structures, floor structures, fireplaces, flues and chimneys, stairs, and temporary works

• traditional practices and applications have been retained with regard to our existing buildings

• references to supplementary reading have been revised to include the current regulations

• new illustrations have been added and existing details have been updated where appropriate

This new edition is suitable for all students of architecture, construction management, facilities management, construction technology, surveying, structural engineering and other building related study programs. It is also a useful practice guide with each chapter supplemented with references to further reading.

Jack Stroud Foster is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and was formerly Principal Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Westminster, where he was responsible for the co-ordination and development of Construction Studies.

Roger Greeno is a consultant, examiner and established author of many construction papers and publications.

About the Author
Jack Stroud Foster formerly taught at the University of Westminster