Barry's Bundle

Robin Barry's "The Construction of Buildings" was first published in 1958 and quickly became an established source of information for students of building design and construction. Since then there have been extensive changes in technologies, and in building regulations, standards and codes, as well as a growing concern for the environmental impact of construction. This major revision marks a new stage in the series, with the five volume set being published in two volumes, with substantial changes to text and illustrations: "Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings" (previously volumes 1, 2 and part of 5) addresses primarily first year (level 1) students. "Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings" (previously volumes 3, 4 and part of 5) is aimed at second year (level 2) students. Along with this major revision, typical details have been provided and alternative construction approaches have been added to cover work for both new and existing buildings. Photographs from construction sites have been added to aid understanding of the technologies described. This latest edition, now called "Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings", continues to be based on Barry's original concept of explaining construction technology through key functional/performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. The second Advanced volume covers framed construction and associated technologies. It takes account of prefabrication and off-site assembly and features a chapter on alternative methods of construction. The new book also reflects the industry's move towards sustainable construction techniques. As with the first volume, many new diagrams have been added and photographs feature for the first time to aid understanding of the technologies described. The authors Robin Barry, a chartered architect, taught construction technology for many years at the former South Bank Polytechnic. Stephen Emmitt BA (Hons), Dip Arch, MA Prof. Ed, PhD is the Hoffmann Professor of Innovation and Management in Building at the Technical University of Denmark. He is a registered architect with industrial experience and teaches construction technology across a wide range of built environment programmes. Christopher Gorse BSc (Hons), Dip Ed, Dip (H&S), MSc, PhD, MCIOB, MAPM is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University. He is a construction and project management consultant with industrial experience and teaches construction technology across a wide range of built environment programmes.

Table of Contents:
Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings. CONTENTS Preface; Acknowledgements; CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION; 1.1 The function and performance of buildings; 1.2 Environmental concerns; 1.3 New methods and products; 1.4 Product selection and specification; CHAPTER 2 SCAFFOLDING AND ASSOCIATED WORK; 2.1 Scaffolding; 2.2 Refurbishment and facade retention; 2.3 Demolition; CHAPTER 3 FOUNDATIONS AND SUBSTRUCTURES; 3.1 Ground stability; 3.2 Functional requirements; 3.3 Foundation types; 3.4 Substructures and basements; CHAPTER 4 SINGLE STOREY FRAMES, SHELLS AND LIGHTWEIGHT COVERINGS; 4.1 Lattice truss, beam, portal frame and flat roof structures; 4.2 Roof and wall cladding and decking; 4.3 Rooflights; 4.4 Diaphragm, fin wall and tilt-up construction; 4.5 Shell structures; CHAPTER 5 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMES;5.1 Functional requirements; 5.2 Methods of design; 5.3 Steel sections; 5.4 Structural steel frames; 5.5 Welding; 5.6 Fire protection of structural steelwork; 5.7 Floor and roof construction; CHAPTER 6 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FRAMES; 6.1 Concrete; 6.2 Concrete mixes; 6.3 Reinforcement; 6.4 Formwork and falsework; 6.5 Pre-stressed concrete; 6.6 Lightweight concrete; 6.7 Concrete structural frames; 6.8 Precast reinforced concrete frames; 6.9 Lift slab construction; CHAPTER 7 CLADDING AND CURTAIN WALL CONSTRUCTION; 7.1 Functional requirements; 7.2 Terms and definitions; 7.3 Infill wall framing to a structural grid; 7.4 Solid and cavity walling; 7.5 Facings applied to solid and cavity wall backing; 7.6 Cladding panels; 7.7 Sheet metal wall cladding; 7.8 Glazed wall systems; 7.9 Internal walls and partitions; CHAPTER 8 PREFABRICATION AND OFF-SITE PRODUCTION; 8.1 Terms and concepts; 8.2 Functional requirements; 8.3 Off-site production; 8.4 The production process; 8.5 Pre-cut timber; 8.6 Metal; 8.7 Concrete; 8.8 Joints and jointing; CHAPTER 9 LIFTS AND ESCALATORS; 9.1 Functional requirements; 9.2 Lifts (elevators); 9.3 Escalators and moving walkways; CHAPTER 10 FIT OUT AND SECOND FIX; 10.1 Commercial fit out; 10.2 Raised floors; 10.3 Suspended ceilings; 10.4 Internal partition walls; 10.5 Painting and decorating; CHAPTER 11 HEATING, COOLING AND SERVICES PROVISION; 11.1 Functional requirements; 11.2 Indoor climate control; 11.3 Hot water supply systems; 11.4 Water services to multi-story buildings; 11.5 Estimation of pipe sizes; 11.6 Recycled water systems; 11.7 Electronic communication systems: broadband; CHAPTER 12 ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO CONSTRUCTION; 12.1 Functional requirements; 12.2 Straw; 12.3 Earth; 12.4 Green Roofs; 12.5 Recycled materials; Appendix A Web sites; Appendix B Additional references; Index. Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings. Introduction; Site analysis and set-up; Groundworks and foundations; Floors; Walls; Roofs; Windows; Doors; Stairs and ramps; Surface finishes; Solid Fuel, Gas and electrical services provision; Water supply, sanitation and refuse disposal

About the Author :
Stephen Emmitt BA (Hons), Dip Arch, MA Prof. Ed, PhD is the Hoffmann Professor of Innovation and Management in Building at the Technical University of Denmark. He is a registered architect with industrial experience and teaches construction technology across a wide range of built environment programmes. Christopher Gorse BSc (Hons), Dip Ed, Dip (H&S), MSc, PhD, MCIOB, MAPM is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University. He is a construction and project management consultant with industrial experience and teaches construction technology across a wide range of built environment programmes.