Synopsis
Practical Building Construction: A Handbook For Students Preparing For The Examinations Of The Science And Art Department, The Royal Institute Of British Architects, The Surveyors������� Institution, Etc. is a comprehensive guide to building construction written by John Parnell Allen and first published in 1897. The book is intended for students preparing for various examinations in the field of building construction, including those conducted by the Science and Art Department, the Royal Institute of British Architects, and the Surveyors' Institution.The book covers a wide range of topics related to building construction, including building materials, foundations, walls, roofs, floors, stairs, fireproofing, plumbing, and heating. It also includes chapters on architectural drawing, specifications, and contracts. The information is presented in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for students to understand and apply.Practical Building Construction is a valuable resource for anyone studying or working in the field of building construction. It provides a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills that can be applied to real-world projects. Despite being over a century old, the book remains relevant and useful today, and is still widely used by students and professionals in the industry.Designed Also As A Book Of Reference For Persons Engaged In Building.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Présentation de l'éditeur
Building Construction, and which has been arranged on the basis of Notes prepared for a Course of Lectures on the subject, the Author has endeavoured to deal, in a concise and practical manner, with all the details of the construction of a building. He has aimed also at giving such a description of the nature and characteristics of the various Building Materials in general use, as should be sufficient (with other subjects dealt with in the volume) for the purposes of the examinations in Building Construction prescribed by the Science and Art Department, the Royal Institute of British A rchitects, and the Surveyors I nstitution, respectively. Students who may be preparing for the Elementary and Advanced Examinations of the Science and Art Department (see A ppendix, pp.
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