Mitchell's structure and fabric : Part 2

Structure and Fabric Part 2 consolidates and develops the construction principles introduced in Part 1. With generous use of illustrations this book provides a thorough treatment of the techniques used in the construction of various types of building.This new edition has been thoroughly reviewed and updated with reference to recent changes in building regulations, national and European standards and related research papers. The comprehensive presentation provides guidance on established and current practice, including the administrative procedures necessary for the construction of buildings. Cover......Page 1 Structure and Fabric......Page 2 Contents......Page 6 Acknowledgements......Page 7 Preface to seventh edition......Page 9 Foreword......Page 10 1 Contract planning and site organisation......Page 12 Contract planning and control......Page 13 Site organisation......Page 27 Soil mechanics......Page 32 Foundation design......Page 45 Foundation types......Page 55 Underpinning......Page 77 3 Walls and piers......Page 85 Solid masonry walls......Page 87 Cavity loadbearing walls......Page 95 Diaphragm and fin walls......Page 96 Plain monolithic concrete walls......Page 98 Cross wall construction......Page 99 Panel walls......Page 102 Retaining walls......Page 104 Waterproofing......Page 110 External facings and claddings......Page 114 Movement control......Page 143 4 Multi-storey structures......Page 147 Choice of appropriate structure......Page 148 Framed structures......Page 151 The steel frame......Page 152 The reinforced concrete structure......Page 171 The in situ cast concrete frame......Page 177 The precast concrete frame......Page 181 The reinforced concrete wall......Page 187 Prestressed concrete......Page 191 Movement control......Page 197 Upper floors......Page 202 Upper floor construction......Page 204 Movement control......Page 222 Chimney shafts......Page 225 Gas flues......Page 231 Ducts for services......Page 238 Stairs......Page 242 Ramps......Page 253 Ladders......Page 258 8 Roof structures......Page 260 Types of roof structure......Page 264 Choice of roof structure......Page 292 Constructional methods......Page 296 Movement control......Page 321 9 Fire safety......Page 323 Growth of fire in buildings......Page 324 Fire-grading......Page 325 Materials in relation to fire......Page 326 Factors affecting design......Page 335 Fire-resisting construction......Page 339 Scaffolding......Page 354 Shoring......Page 358 Support for excavations......Page 363 Formwork......Page 368 Index......Page 379 Structure and Fabric Part 2 consolidates and develops the construction principles introduced in Part 1. With generous use of illustrations this book provides a thorough treatment of the techniques used in the construction of various types of building. This new edition has been thoroughly reviewed and updated with reference to recent changes in building regulations, national and European standards and related research papers. The comprehensive presentation provides guidance on established and current practice, including the administrative procedures necessary for the con