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Book Synopsis
Construction site visits are a popular way for undergraduate students to become acquainted with the practical aspects of construction, but these visits only show students a small proportion of the technology of construction.

Trade Review
"This publication should prove to be a first choice for any student of construction as it offers the ideal foundation of up to date information, methods and techniques used in various construction projects today." (Mark Wheeldon)

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Establishing the Site.

Chapter 2 – Materials Management.

Chapter 3 – Demolitions and Excavation.

Chapter 4 – Foundations and Piling .

Chapter 5 – Earth Support and Basements.

Chapter 6 – Handling Concrete.

Chapter 7 – Building Frames.

Chapter 8 – Steel Structures and Roofs.

Chapter 9 – Formwork in Construction.

Chapter 10 – Floor Construction.

Chapter 11 – Cladding Buildings.

Chapter 12 – Timber Framed Construction.

Chapter 13 – Domestic Housing Construction.

Construction Practice

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 4 March 2011
      ISBN-13 9781444336689
      978-1444336689
      ISBN-10 1444336681
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      Building construction and materials

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Construction site visits are a popular way for undergraduate students to become acquainted with the practical aspects of construction, but these visits only show students a small proportion of the technology of construction.

      Trade Review
      "This publication should prove to be a first choice for any student of construction as it offers the ideal foundation of up to date information, methods and techniques used in various construction projects today." (Mark Wheeldon)

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1 – Establishing the Site.

      Chapter 2 – Materials Management.

      Chapter 3 – Demolitions and Excavation.

      Chapter 4 – Foundations and Piling .

      Chapter 5 – Earth Support and Basements.

      Chapter 6 – Handling Concrete.

      Chapter 7 – Building Frames.

      Chapter 8 – Steel Structures and Roofs.

      Chapter 9 – Formwork in Construction.

      Chapter 10 – Floor Construction.

      Chapter 11 – Cladding Buildings.

      Chapter 12 – Timber Framed Construction.

      Chapter 13 – Domestic Housing Construction.

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