Barry's advanced construction of buildings /

"Robin Barry's Construction of Buildings was first published in 1958 in 5 volumes, rapidly becoming a standard text on construction. In its current 2 volume format Barry remains hugely popular with both students and lecturers of construction and related disciplines. The third edition of Ba...

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Main Authors: Emmitt, Stephen, (Author), Barry, R. (Author), Gorse, Christopher A., (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley Blackwell, 2014.
Edition:Third edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Scaffolding, facade retention and demolition
  • Ground stability, foundations and substructures
  • Single-storey frames, shells and lightweight coverings
  • Structural steel frames
  • Structural concrete frames
  • Cladding and curtain wall construction
  • Prefabrication and off-site production
  • Lifts and escalators
  • Fit out and second fix
  • Building obsolescence and revitalisation.