Specialist Floor Finishes
Specialist Floor Finishes

Author: D Cattell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1134993056

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For as long as concretes have been used as substrates there has been a need for upgrading the immediate working surface, in some instances nominally, in others substantially. This in itself has presented problems because of the inexact nature of the art and the conditions under which upgrading is required to be performed, not to mention the variety of surfaces and products. The aim of this book is to highlight the best parameters for success and to provide the reader with a comprehensive introduction to the subject. The extensive coverage does not stray into unnecessary polymer science, but concentrates on the materials available and their particular advantages. Emphasis is placed upon successful preparation and maintenance and an insight into floor design is provided.

Grand Finishes for Walls and Floors
Grand Finishes for Walls and Floors

Author: Matt Nikitas

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781564404879

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Writing in a friendly, non-intimidating style, author Matt Nikitas covers every step in the processes of interior house painting, wall-papering, and floor refinishing with verve and good humor.

Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia
Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia

Author: Joseph C. Salamone

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1998-08-28

Total Pages: 1778

ISBN-13: 9780849322266

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Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia culls the most used, widely applicable articles from the Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia - more than 1,100 - and presents them to you in a condensed, well-ordered format. Featuring contributions from more than 1,800 scientists from all over the world, the book discusses a vast array of subjects related to the: synthesis, properties, and applications of polymeric materials development of modern catalysts in preparing new or modified polymers modification of existing polymers by chemical and physical processes biologically oriented polymers This comprehensive, easy-to-use resource on modern polymeric materials serves as an invaluable addition to reference collections in the polymer field.

Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings
Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings

Author: Stephen Emmitt

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-02-15

Total Pages: 769

ISBN-13: 1405188545

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This new edition of Barry’s Introduction to Construction of Buildings adds considerable new material but remains based on the original concept of explaining construction technology through key functional/performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. Of particular note in this new edition are a fully integrated approach to environmental issues and construction sustainability. The rest of the material has been updated as required, with particular attention paid to the illustrations. With over 150 new photographs and many revised figures, plus a supporting website at www.wiley.com/go/barrysintroduction, students learning the fundamentals of building and construction on undergraduate and other NQF level 5 - 6 courses will find this the ideal introduction to the subject.

Basic Building Measurement
Basic Building Measurement

Author: P. Marsden

Publisher: UNSW Press

Published: 1999-07

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9780868405766

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Contains basic information, practical examples, and exercises for studying the measurement of building works.

Furnishing | Zoning
Furnishing | Zoning

Author: Eva Herrmann

Publisher: Birkhäuser

Published: 2014-05-22

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 3038212679

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What is the process of forming rooms, which elements are used and how are room-shaping components defined? The fourth volume in the SCALE series, Furnishing | Zoning, deals with the relationships between building typology and building structure, and between spatial composition and interior design. The relationship between the briefing and the catalogue of requirements, and between shell construction and fit-out, is elucidated. Connections at walls, ceilings and floors are explained in detail and illustrated with case studies of selected projects. In addition, the authors demonstrate how a well-designed sequence of spaces can create added value by means, for example, of the choice of materials and the lighting scheme, or adaptability to accommodate new functions. Following the introductory chapter on the subject of space, the volume is divided into chapters on floors, walls, ceilings, and furniture and fixtures. Furnishing | Zoning examines the subject from different professional angles and thereby provides valuable support for practical interior design.

Building Type Basics for Research Laboratories
Building Type Basics for Research Laboratories

Author: Daniel D. Watch

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2002-04-22

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0471217573

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The fastest way to straighten out the learning curve on specialized design projects "The series is welcome . . . By providing recent buildings as examples, supported with technical information and charts of design criteria, these books attempt to bridge the gap between theory and practice."-Oculus Building Type Basics books provide architects with the essentials they need to jump-start the design of a variety of specialized facilities. In each volume, leading national figures in the field address the key questions that shape the early phases of a project commission. The answers to these questions provide instant information in a convenient, easy-to-use format. The result is an excellent, hands-on reference that puts critical information at your fingertips. Building Type Basics for Research Laboratories provides the essential information needed to initiate designs for government, academic, and private research laboratories. Filled with project photographs, diagrams, floor plans, sections, and details, it combines in-depth coverage of the structural, mechanical, energy, cost, and safety issues that are unique to research laboratories with the nuts-and-bolts design guidelines that will start any project off on the right track and keep it there through completion.