Architectural Building Construction: Volume 2
A Text Book for the Architectural and Building Student

First published in 1936, this book forms part two of a three-volume series on the area of architectural building construction.

Walter R. Jaggard (Author), Francis E. Drury (Author)

9781107687431, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 December 2013

420 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm, 0.53 kg

First published in 1936, as the second edition of a 1922 original, this book forms part two of a three-volume series on the area of architectural building construction. The text presents a discussion of the elements of construction in two different types of structure, developing the examination of basic building processes found in volume one. The structures discussed are 'A semi-detached suburban house' and 'A town warehouse'. Numerous illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of architecture and the building process.

General preface
Preface to volume 2
Description of the buildings selected for study
1. Brickwork. Foundations and basement walls
2. Brickwork. Construction of walls
3. Fireplace and chimney construction
4. Masonry. Stairs
5. Masonry. General design and construction
6. Structural iron and steel work. Bressummers and lintols
7. Structural steel framed and fire-resisting floors
8. Structural roofs
9. Subsidiary metal constructions
10. Stresses in framed structures
11. Permanent carpentry. Timber floors and roofs
12. Partitions. Timber and patents forms
13. Temporary carpentry
14. Roof coverings. Plain tiling
15. External plumbers' work
16. Joinery. Doors
17. Joinery. Windows and skylights
18. Joinery. Stairs
19. Joinery. Internal fittings (glazed screens and partitions
20. Plastering, and wall and floor tiling
21. Glazing and painting
22. Materials used in building construction.

Subject Areas: Architecture [AM]