Construction for Interior Designers 2nd Edition by Roland Ashcroft ISBN 1138835668 9781138835665

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ISBN 10: 1138835668 
ISBN 13: 9781138835665
Author: Roland Ashcroft

Construction for Interior Designers 2nd Table of contents:

Chapter 1 Structural principles
Introduction
Definitions of basic terms
Force
Strain
Stress
Compression and tension
Torsion
Shear
Elasticity
Centre of gravity
Moments
Bending
Structural behaviour in buildings and interiors
Vertical members
Horizontal members
Beam-type members
Framed members
Chapter 2 External structure Foundations and walls
Foundations
Introduction
The nature of soil
Types of foundation
External Walls
Functional requirements
Bricks
Concrete blocks
Mortar
Wall construction
Openings in External Walls
Arches and lintels
Jambs, sills and thresholds
Window frames
Glass and glazing
External doors and door frames
Chapter 3 Roofs and floors
Roofs
Functional requirements
Flat roof structures
Providing the fall for flat roofs
Deckings for flat roofs
Flat roof finishes
Pitched roofs
Pitched roof coverings
Floors
Functional requirements
Ground floors
Upper floors
Chapter 4 Work to existing buildings
Defects and Repair Work
Defects, diagnoses and remedies
Dampness in buildings
Timber decay
Adaptation of Buildings
Structural alterations inside buildings
Extending a building
Chapter 5 Internal structure
Partitions
Functional requirements
Loadbearing partitions
Relatively permanent non-loadbearing partitions
Skirtings, dados, cornices and architraves
Internal door frames, linings, doors and ironmongery
Demountable partitions
Movable partitions and screens
Ceilings and Raised Floors
Functional requirements of ceilings
Direct ceilings
Suspended ceilings
Raised floors
Stairs
Introduction
Functional requirements
Timber stairs
Concrete stairs
Metal stairs
Chapter 6 Internal furnishings and fittings
Built-in Furniture: Fixings and Ironmongery
Introduction
Joints
Adhesives and fixings
Ironmongery for furniture
Built-in Furniture Construction
Mass-produced built-in furniture
Purpose-built, built-in furniture
Upholstery, Curtains and Blinds
Upholstery
Curtains and blinds
Chapter 7 Structural materials Timber, metals, concrete and plastics
Timber
Growth of timber
Seasoning and conversion of timber
Defects in timber
Timber varieties and sizes
Timber-based boards
Metals
Ferrous metals
Non-ferrous metals
Corrosion of metals
Concrete
Cement and aggregates
Dense concrete
Lightweight concretes
Formwork
Reinforced concrete
Plastics
Introduction
Forming processes
Chapter 8 Internal finishes and materials
Floor Finishes
Jointless liquid floor finishes
Thick solid floor finishes
Thin solid materials
Carpets
Walls and Joinery
Durability, maintenance, cleaning and cost
Appearance
Sound control (see also Ch. 5, p. 179)
Thermal insulation (see also Ch. 2, p. 36)
Resistance to spread of flame
Plaster
Paints and clear finishes
Thick solid materials
Thin solid materials
Thin flexible materials
Ceiling Finishes
Acoustic properties
Appearance
Durability, maintenance and cost
Surface spread of flame characteristics
Thermal properties
Panels and tiles
Soft Furnishings
Appearance and durability
Comfort
Cost
Flame retardance
Textiles
Skin materials
Chapter 9 Environmental issues
Chlorofluorocarbons and insulation materials
Introduction
CFCs and the ozone layer
CFCs and thermal insulation
Timber and tropical rain forests
Tropical rain forests
The greenhouse effect
Tropical hardwood
Alternative timbers and products
Plywood and blockboard
Chipboard (particle board)
Fibreboards
Bibliography
Structures generally
Building structure
Building interior functions
Building/interior materials
Building/interior construction generally
Furniture, fittings and components
Environmental issues

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