Henry Adams

Adams' Building Construction

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Henry Adams' book on building construction is considered one of the finest text books of the Edwardian era. First published in 1906, this reprint of the 1912 edition is an ideal reference offering invaluable information on traditional construction techniques. The book is copiously illustrated with the author's own excellent drawings.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 634
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. April 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 35mm
• Gewicht: 1202g
• ISBN-13: 9781873394939
• ISBN-10: 1873394934
• Artikelnr.: 37150984

Autorenporträt

Henry Adams

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Timbers used in building construction
Iron and steel used in building construction
Bricks and brickmaking
Foundations
Brickwork
Masonry
Limes, mortars and cements
Carpentry and joinery
Roof coverings and roof glazing
Iron, steel and fireproof construction
Staircases and iron and stone steps
Bridges
Plumbers' work, drainage and sanitary fittings
Warming, ventilating, electric wiring, etc
Paint and painting
Stress diagrams for roofs
Strength of beams and girders
Strength of trussed beams and braced girders
Struts, stanchions, and arched ribs
Stability of walls
Architecture: notes and examples
Reinforced concrete.