Principles of modern building. vol.1, part 1 The building as a whole, part 2 The wall and its function / Ministry of Public Building and Works and Building Research Station.
By: United Kingdom. Ministry of Public Building and Works.
Contributor(s): Building Research Station (Great Britain)
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BookPublisher: London : HMSO, 1959Edition: 3rd edition.Description: x, 288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0116702958 (hardback).Subject(s): BuildingDDC classification: 690 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 690 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00025572 | ||
| Reference | MTU Cork Centre Architectural Education Desk Reserve | 690 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Reference | 00204789 |
Includes bibliographical references (page 282) and index.
Part I: The Building as a Whole -- Strength and stability -- Dimensional stability -- Exclusion of water -- Heat insulation -- Ventilation -- Sound insulation -- Daylighting -- Fire protection -- Durability, compostion and maintenance -- Building economics -- Principles of use of materials -- Part II: The Wall and its Functions -- Strength and stability -- Dimensional stability -- Exclusion of water -- Heat insulation -- Sound insulation -- Fire protection -- Durability and external finishes -- Special constructional features.