ABSTRACT

The 12th edition of Chudley and Greeno’s Building Construction Handbook remains THE authoritative reference for all construction students and professionals. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Extensive coverage of building construction practice, techniques and regulations representing both traditional procedures and modern developments are included to provide the most comprehensive and easy to understand guide to building construction.

This new edition has been updated to reflect recent changes to the building regulations, as well as new material on modern methods of construction, greater emphasis on sustainability and a new look interior.

Chudley and Greeno’s Building Construction Handbook is the essential, easy-to-use resource for undergraduate and vocational students on a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National, through to Higher National Certificate and Diploma, to Foundation and three-year Degree level. It is also a useful practical reference for building designers, contractors and others engaged in the construction industry.

chapter 1|44 pages

Pre-construction

chapter 2|19 pages

Site Investigation

chapter 3|35 pages

Site Works

chapter 4|33 pages

Soil Improvement and Excavation

chapter 5|46 pages

Materials

chapter 6|28 pages

Plant

chapter 7|33 pages

Foundations

chapter 8|14 pages

Basement Construction

chapter 9|15 pages

Ground Supported Floors

chapter 10|27 pages

Suspended Floors

chapter 11|74 pages

External Walls

chapter 12|74 pages

Pitched Roofs Classification

chapter 13|22 pages

Flat Roofs

chapter 14|18 pages

Steel Framed Buildings

chapter 15|32 pages

Concrete Framed Buildings

chapter 16|22 pages

Cladding of Framed Buildings

chapter 17|43 pages

Windows and Doors

chapter 18|43 pages

Internal elements

Ceilings

chapter 19|31 pages

Drainage

chapter 20|32 pages

Building Services

chapter 21|25 pages

Insulation and U-values

chapter 22|13 pages

Construction Defects