Introduction to building

Cover......Page 1
Introduction to Building......Page 2
Contents......Page 6
Preface to the fourth edition......Page 9
Acknowledgements......Page 10
SI units......Page 11
Introduction......Page 13
Part A: An analysis of a building interms of what it is expected to do: its function and performance......Page 16
Functional requirements......Page 18
Performance requirements......Page 19
Further specific reading......Page 22
Relationship to other performance requirements......Page 23
Weathering and maintenance......Page 25
Further specific reading......Page 26
Changes in appearance......Page 27
Physical deterioration......Page 28
Further specific reading......Page 29
Irreversible and reversible movement......Page 31
Softening and freezing......Page 32
Loading......Page 33
Dimensional coordination......Page 34
Jointing and tolerances......Page 37
Further specific reading......Page 40
Dead, live and wind loads......Page 42
Continuous structures......Page 44
Framed structures......Page 45
Membrane structures......Page 48
Diagonal bracing......Page 52
Further specific reading......Page 53
Exposure zones......Page 54
Macro- and microclimates......Page 56
Movement of water......Page 57
Joints......Page 58
Further specific reading......Page 60
Noise outside a building......Page 62
Frequency, intensity and loudness......Page 63
Defensive measures......Page 64
Blurring and echoes......Page 65
Sound reduction......Page 66
Sound insulation regulations......Page 67
Further specific reading......Page 70
Thermal comfort and efficiency CI/SfB (M)......Page 72
Heat transfer......Page 73
Thermal insulation values......Page 74
Criteria for appraising the thermal efficiency of dwellings......Page 77
Condensation and thermal bridging......Page 81
Thermal capacity......Page 83
Active means......Page 84
Solar energy......Page 87
Further specific reading......Page 88
Fire resistance......Page 90
Spread of fire......Page 92
Means of escape......Page 95
Fire alarms......Page 96
Fire-fighting......Page 97
Further specific reading......Page 98
Natural lighting......Page 100
Artificial lighting......Page 102
Natural ventilation......Page 105
Artificial ventilation......Page 108
Further specific reading......Page 109
Drinking-water, food preparation and washing......Page 110
Waste products, refuse and dirt......Page 112
Drainage systems......Page 113
Means of access to drains......Page 115
Refuse collection and disposal......Page 118
Further specific reading......Page 119
Unauthorised entry......Page 120
Disasters......Page 122
Terrorism......Page 123
Accidents......Page 124
Further specific reading......Page 128
Acquisition costs......Page 129
Operational costs......Page 132
Cost evaluation......Page 134
Further specific reading......Page 135
Part B: An analysis of a building in terms of the processes required, the Building Team which implements them, and the methods used in communicating information......Page 136
Activities......Page 138
Further specific reading......Page 140
Client Team......Page 143
Design Team......Page 147
Research Team......Page 150
Legislative Team......Page 154
Manufacturing Team......Page 157
Construction Team......Page 158
Maintenance Team......Page 165
Further specific reading......Page 166
Communication CI/SfB (A3/A8)......Page 167
Technical data......Page 168
Drawings......Page 172
Specification of works and bill of quantities......Page 185
Tender documents......Page 187
Contracts......Page 190
Fee accounts and certificates forpayment......Page 193
Programmes of work......Page 195
Maintenance manuals......Page 198
Further specific reading......Page 200
Part C: An analysis of a building in terms of typical construction methods, the interaction of components and the processesfor assembly......Page 202
Building Team and communications CI/SfB (A1g)......Page 204
Site considerationsCI/SfB (A3s)......Page 206
Initial site works CI/SfB (11)......Page 210
Foundation construction CI/SfB (16)......Page 211
Ground floor construction CI/SfB (16) + (43)......Page 220
External wall construction CI/SfB (21) + (31) + (41)......Page 228
Internal wall constructionCI/SfB (22) + (32) + (42)......Page 241
Intermediate floor construction CI/SfB (23) + (33) + (43)......Page 245
Roof constructionCI/SfB (27) + (47)......Page 251
Services CI/SfB (5–) + (6–)......Page 263
Finishes CI/SfB (4–)......Page 266
Landscaping and external works CI/SfB (90)......Page 272
Further specific reading......Page 276
Appendix I Working drawings and schedules......Page 286
Appendix II Examples of standard contract administration forms......Page 292
Appendix III Examples of planning and Building Regulations application forms......Page 302
Index......Page 308