Synopsis
Building Construction is a book that has entered into this tenth year of publishing. This book is based on construction of buildings and engineering. It explains various modern methods of sound construction. It explains various aspects of construction like strength of the building, the use of materials and other similar factors. This book is meant for civil engineers, architects, contractors and builders. This book provides the current designing practices and the basic principles of of construction. This book throws light on the prevalent construction practices in India. It incorporates the latest recommendations according to the Indian standards. It also comprises of a large number of sketches and illustrations. This book has chapters on Shallow Foundations, Deep Foundations, stone masonry, brick masonry, composite masonry, load bearing walls, cavity walls, partition walls, ground floor, upper floors, lintels and arches, stairs, Roofs and Roof Coverings, Carpentary and Joinery, Doors and Windows, Shoring, Underpinning and Scaffolding, Plastering and Pointing, Paintings, Distempering and Whitewashing, damp proofing, Termite Proofing, fire protection, Thermal Insulation, Plain and Reinforced Cement Concrete, Ventilation and Airconditioning, Acoustics and Sound Insulation, PERT and CPM, Plumbing for Building, Building Plans and Earthquake Resistant Building.
About the Author
Building Construction is written by B. C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun K. Jain.
