Advanced Construction Technology by Roy Chudley
Book Description:
Book Description:Advanced Construction Technology (4th Edition) is an extension of the previous edition of Construction Technology by Roy Chudley in the preface to this fourth edition, the author Greeno acknowledges the work undertaken by Roy and his intention to revise the original work that was written between 1973 – 1977.
This book is good for accessing knowledge regarding construction, building, designs, architecture and ancillary disciplines. Most of the material from the original work has been retained and additions related to legislation and policies with respect to construction work and human rights have been included.
Key features:
* Clear, concise text, supplemented with comprehensive illustrations.Includes references to current Building and Construction Regulations, British and European Standards. * New chapter on Access and Facilities for the Disabled, as applied to industrial and commercial buildings. * Updated information on the aspects of higher energy efficient standards. * Considers construction processes and procedures to include site works, plant and equipment, sub-structures and temporary work, superstructure, demolition, framed buildings, fire protection and means for escape, formwork, pre-stressing, internal components and external works. * New illustrations added and existing illustrations updated to reflect established techniques. * Recommended for students on higher education certificate, diploma and degree courses in all construction and building related programmes of study. Author info: * Roy Chudley was formerly senior lecturer in building technology at Guildford College of Technology. * Roger Greeno is a consultant, examiner and established author of many construction papers and publications.
Advanced Construction Technology, 4th Edition PDF
Author(s): Roy Chudley, Roger Greeno
Publisher: Prentice Hall (UK), Year: 2006
ISBN: 0-132-01985-X
Advanced Construction Technology book