Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Robin Barry's Construction of Buildings was first publishedin 1958 in 5 volumes, rapidly becoming a standard text onconstruction. In its current 2 volume format Barry remains hugelypopular with both students and lecturers of construction andrelated disciplines.

The third edition of Barry's Introduction toConstruction of Buildings provides the basic material you willneed to understand the construction process for the majority of lowrise buildings. Construction technology is explained andillustrated through the key functional and performance requirementsfor the main elements common to all buildings. With a strongerfocus on building efficiency and meeting the challenges posed bylimiting the environmental impact of buildings, you will find thetext fully up to date with the latest building regulations andconstruction technologies. Particular attention has been paid tothe careful integration of all topics, helping you to link conceptsand follow related material.

The new edition, with supporting website at www.wiley.com/go/barrysintroduction,provides the ideal introduction to construction technology

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Preface (p. vii)
• Acknowledgements (p. ix)
• About the Companion Website (p. x)
• 1 Introduction (p. 1)
• 1.1 The function and performance of buildings (p. 1)
• 1.2 Environmental factors (p. 4)
• 1.3 General principles of construction (p. 6)
• 1.4 Regulations and approvals (p. 11)
• 1.5 Making choices and sources of information (p. 13)
• 2 Site Analysis and Set-Up (p. 15)
• 2.1 Function of the site analysis (p. 15)
• 2.2 The 'desk-top' study (p. 16)
• 2.3 Site reconnaissance (p. 19)
• 2.4 Soil investigations (p. 23)
• 2.5 The performance appraisal (p. 34)
• 2.6 Site set-up and security (p. 34)
• 3 Groundwork and Foundations (p. 38)
• 3.1 Functional requirements (p. 38)
• 3.2 Bedrock and soil types (p. 39)
• 3.3 Ground movement (p. 41)
• 3.4 Foundation construction (p. 45)
• 3.5 Site preparation and drainage (p. 72)
• 4 Floors (p. 87)
• 4.1 Functional requirements (p. 87)
• 4.2 Ground supported concrete slab (p. 90)
• 4.3 Suspended concrete floor slabs (p. 97)
• 4.4 Suspended timber ground floors (p. 104)
• 4.5 Resistance to the passage of heat (p. 108)
• 4.6 Reinforced concrete upper floors (p. 109)
• 4.7 Timber upper floors (p. 117)
• 5 Walls (p. 128)
• 5.1 Functional requirements (p. 128)
• 5.2 Damp-proof courses (dpcs) (p. 134)
• 5.3 Stone (p. 142)
• 5.4 Stone masonry walls (p. 145)
• 5.5 Bricks and brickwork (p. 160)
• 5.6 Bonding bricks (p. 170)
• 5.7 Blocks and blockwork (p. 177)
• 5.8 Mortar (p. 181)
• 5.9 Loadbearing brick and block walls (p. 186)
• 5.10 Solid wall construction (p. 192)
• 5.11 Cavity wall construction (p. 218)
• 5.12 Timber (p. 246)
• 5.13 Timber-framed walls (p. 252)
• 5.14 Steel frame wall construction (p. 279)
• 5.15 Internal and party walls (p. 279)
• 5.16 Straw wall construction (p. 281)
• 5.17 Earth wall construction (p. 288)
• 6 Roofs (p. 295)
• 6.1 Functional requirements (p. 295)
• 6.2 Pitched roofs (p. 300)
• 6.3 Pitched roof coverings (p. 322)
• 6.4 Sheet metal covering to low pitch roofs (p. 342)
• 6.5 Thermal insulation to pitched roofs (p. 345)
• 6.6 Flat roofs (p. 351)
• 6.7 Timber flat roof construction (p. 353)
• 6.8 Concrete flat roofs (p. 371)
• 6.9 Thermal insulation to flat roofs (p. 374)
• 6.10 Parapet walls (p. 379)
• 6.11 Green roofs (p. 383)
• 7 Windows (p. 389)
• 7.1 Functional requirements (p. 389)
• 7.2 Window types (p. 416)
• 7.3 Window frames (p. 426)
• 7.4 Glass and glazing (p. 452)
• 7.5 Hardware (p. 471)
• 7.6 Window cills (p. 473)
• 8 Doors (p. 480)
• 8.1 Functional requirements (p. 480)
• 8.2 Door types (p. 485)
• 8.3 Door frames and linings (p. 508)
• 8.4 Hardware (p. 524)
• 9 Stairs and Ramps (p. 531)
• 9.1 Functional requirements (p. 533)
• 9.2 Materials, terms and definitions (p. 537)
• 9.3 Types of stair (p. 544)
• 9.4 Timber staircases (p. 547)
• 9.5 Stone stairs (p. 557)
• 9.6 Reinforced concrete stairs (p. 559)
• 9.7 Structural glass stairs (p. 563)
• 9.8 Ramps (p. 564)
• 10 Surface Finishes (p. 567)
• 10.1 Functional requirements (p. 567)
• 10.2 Floor finishes (p. 569)
• 10.3 Wall and ceiling finishes (p. 577)
• 10.4 Skirtings and architraves (p. 593)
• 10.5 Painting and decorating (p. 597)
• 10.6 External rendering (p. 603)
• 11 Internal Environment and Energy Supply (p. 608)
• 11.1 Functional requirements (p. 608)
• 11.2 Indoor climate control (p. 609)
• 11.3 Energy sources (p. 612)
• 11.4 Solid fuel-burning appliances (p. 621)
• 11.5 Domestic gas installations (p. 637)
• 11.6 Domestic electrical supply and installations (p. 642)
• 11.7 Artificial lighting (p. 662)
• 11.8 Electronic communication systems: Broadband (p. 664)
• 12 Water Supply and Sanitation (p. 671)
• 12.1 Cold water supply and distribution (p. 671)
• 12.2 Hot water supply and distribution (p. 681)
• 12.3 Water services to multi-storey buildings (p. 689)
• 12.4 Pipes (tubulars) for water supply (p. 698)
• 12.5 Sanitary appliances (p. 704)
• 12.6 Foul drainage (p. 724)
• 12.7 Roof drainage (p. 757)
• 12.8 Surface water drainage and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) (p. 765)
• 12.9 Refuse storage and recycling (p. 769)
• 13 Heat Loss and Calculations (p. 771)
• 13.1 Principles and performance requirements (p. 771)
• 13.2 Heat loss calculations (p. 773)
• 13.3 Testing and monitoring thermal performance (p. 786)
• Appendix A Websites (p. 790)
• Appendix B References (p. 791)
• Index (p. 793)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Stephen Emmitt BA(Hons), Dip. Arch, MA (Prof. Ed.), PhD is Professor of Architectural Practice in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, and Visiting Professor in Innovation Sciences at Halmstad University, Sweden. He is a registered architect with industrial experience and teaches architectural technology and architectural detailing across a wide range of built environment programmes in the UK, Europe and Asia.
Christopher A. Gorse BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, MCIOB, MAPM, FLTM, Cert. Ed, Dip (Ed.), Dip (HS) is Professor of Construction Project Management, Director of the Leeds Sustainability Institute and Head of the Centre for the Built Environment at Leeds Metropolitan University. He leads projects in the areas of sustainability, low carbon and building performance and has an interest in domestic new build, commercial buildings and refurbishment.