Description
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1938, this book forms part one of a three-volume series on the area of architectural building construction. The text presents an elementary course of instruction regarding the process of construction, encouraging the student to treat each element of structure as a unit in a complete scheme.
Table of ContentsGeneral preface; Preface to volume 1; Introduction for the student; Description of buildings selected for study; 1. Brickwork. Terms employed - bonds; 2. Brickwork. Foundations and footings; 3. Brickwork. General bonding in external and internal walls; 4. Brickwork. Arches and lintols; 5. Brickwork. Fireplace and chimney construction; 6. Masonry; 7. Carpentry. Introduction and temporary carpentry; 8. Carpentry. Permanent carpentry. Lintols and floors; 9. Carpentry. Permanent carpentry. Roofing; 10. Carpentry. Permanent carpentry. Ceilings and partitions; 11. Joinery. Doors, frames and finishings; 12. Joinery. Windows and finishings; 13. Joinery. Stairs; 14. Joinery. Miscellaneous details; 15. Steel sections. Standard forms; 16. Roof coverings and finishings. Slating and roof plumbing; 17. Roof coverings and finishings. Lead flat, eaves gutters and down pipes; Index.
