Construction Technology, 4th Edition

649 Pages·2005·48.95 MB·English

by  Roy Chudley

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CONSTRUCTION TC
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TECHNOLOGY
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FOURTH EDITION
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ROY CHUDLEY AND ROGER GREENO
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The fourth edition of Construction Technologyprovides a comprehensive,
practical and authoritative introduction to the building process. Guidance on OR
building principles is accompanied with practice standards and, where
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appropriate, interpretation of legislative requirements.
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The content provides extensive coverage of low-rise domestic construction.
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building techniques.
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Key features
● references to current building regulations, British and European N
Standards
● new chapter on Access and Facilities for the Disabled, as applied to
dwelling houses and flats
● updated information with regard to energy conservation issues relative to
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● considers construction procedures from initial planning, through various
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building and assembly techniques, to installation of services
● simple illustrations, defined notes with calculations and tables where
appropriate, complemented by a clearly defined layout throughout
Construction Technologyis recommended for students in the initial years of
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all building studies. This includes: GNVQ and AVCE in Construction and the H
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Built Environment; NVQs in Construction; BTEC Foundation Degrees; First
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essential reader for students on undergraduate courses in Construction Y

Management, Building Technology, Surveying, Architectural Technology, A
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Facilities Management and other building-related programs. D

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Roy Chudleywas formerly senior lecturer in building technology at Guildford
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College of Technology. Roger Greenois a consultant, examiner and E
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established author of many construction papers and O
publications.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
FOURTH EDITION
ROY CHUDLEY MCIOB
Revised by
ROGER GREENO BA (HONS),FCIOB, FIPHE, FRSA
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© Pearson Education Limited 1973, 2005
The right of Roy Chudley to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by
him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
All rights reserved; no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise without either the prior written permission of the Publishers or a
licence permitting restricted copying in the United Kingdom issued by the Copyright
Licensing Agency Ltd, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4LP.
First published (as Construction Technology) 1973 (Volume 1), 1974 (Volume 2)
Second edition 1987
Third edition (published as a single volume, with revisions by Roger Greeno) 1999
Reprinted 2002 (revised edition), 2003 (twice) (third edition update)
Fourth edition 2005
Reprinted 2006 (twice)
Reprinted 2007
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
A catalogue entry for this title is available from the British Library
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Chudley, R.
Construction technology / Roy Chudley ; revised by Roger Greeno.—4th ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-13-128642-0 (alk. paper)
1. Building. I. Greeno, Roger. II. Title
TH145.C49 2005
690—dc22
2005045899
ISBN: 978-0-13-128642-9
10 9 8 7 6 5 4
10 09 08 07
Set by 35 in 10/12pt Ehrhardt
Printed and bound in Malaysia
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CONTENTS
Preface viii
Preface to third edition ix
Preface to second edition x
Acknowledgements xii
INTRODUCTION 1
PART 1 SITE AND TEMPORARY WORKS 13
1.1 Site works and setting out 15
1.2 Accommodation, storage and security 22
1.3 Subsoil drainage 31
1.4 Excavations and timbering 35
1.5 Scaffolding 41

PART 2 SUBSTRUCTURE 51
2.1 Trench and basement excavation 53
2.2 Foundations 59
2.3 Reinforced concrete foundations 66
2.4 Concrete 72
2.5 Retaining walls 80
2.6 Basements 93
2.7 Trees: effect on foundations 103
PART 3 SUPERSTRUCTURE 109
3.1 Stonework 111
3.2 Brickwork 122
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3.3 Blockwork 142
3.4 Cavity walls 147
3.5 Openings in walls 153
3.6 Arches 162
3.7 Timber-framed housing 170
3.8 Timber: properties and grading 174
3.9 Timber deterioration 180
3.10 Steel-framed housing 186
PART 4 FLOORS 191
4.1 Solid concrete ground floor construction 193
4.2 Suspended concrete ground floor construction 198
4.3 Suspended timber floors 202
4.4 Raised access floors 219
4.5 Precast concrete floors 222
4.6 Hollow block and waffle floors 227
4.7 Lateral restraint and slenderness factors 232
PART 5 FUEL COMBUSTION 239
5.1 Fireplaces, chimneys and flues 241
5.2 Boiler flues 251
PART 6 ROOFS 259
6.1 Roofs: timber, flat and pitched 261
6.2 Roof tiling and slating 278
6.3 Asphalt flat roofs 290
6.4 Lead-covered flat roofs 295
6.5 Copper-covered flat roofs 299
6.6 Rooflights in pitched roofs 303

PART 7 INTERNAL FIXTURES AND FITTINGS 311
7.1 Doors, door frames and linings 313
7.2 Glass and glazing 329
7.3 Windows 339
7.4 Timber stairs 354
7.5 Simple reinforced concrete stairs 370
7.6 Simple precast concrete stairs 376
7.7 Partitions 378
7.8 Finishes: floor, wall and ceiling 383
7.9 Internal fixings and shelves 400
7.10 Ironmongery 405
7.11 Painting and decorating 413
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PART 8 INSULATION 417
8.1 Sound insulation 419
8.2 Thermal insulation 427
8.3 Thermal bridging 440
8.4 Draught-proofing and air permeability 443
PART 9 ACCESS AND FACILITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE:
DWELLING HOUSES AND FLATS 447
9.1 Accessibility 449
9.2 Circulation space: principal storey 452
9.3 WC facilities 454
9.4 Accessibility in flats, common stairs and lifts 456
9.5 Switches, sockets and general controls 458
PART 10 FRAMED BUILDINGS 459
10.1 Simple framed buildings 461
10.2 Reinforced concrete frames 463
10.3 Formwork 484
10.4 Precast concrete frames 499
10.5 Structural steelwork frames 505
10.6 Claddings 525
10.7 Steel roof trusses and coverings 535
PART 11 SERVICES 549
11.1 Domestic water supply 551
11.2 Sanitary fittings and pipework 564
11.3 Drainage 578
11.4 Domestic electrical installations 608
11.5 Domestic gas installations 616

Bibliography 621
Index 623
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PREFACE
Since the previous edition, reprint opportunities have permitted some amendments to
include new procedures resulting from legislative and practice changes. This edition
develops these further, with greater attention to information and detail. It also addresses
many more recent issues, especially aspects of the Building Regulations that now require
housing to be designed and built to more environmentally responsible and thermally
efficient standards. These include reducing fuel energy consumption of heating and hot
water equipment and the establishment of continuous insulation about the building
envelope. Reference is also provided for carbon emission assessment relative to the fuel
efficiency construction of dwellings.
Notwithstanding contemporary requirements, some well established building
practices and techniques described in previous editions are purposely retained. These
remain a valid reference to existing building stock.
Human rights issues are considered with regard to building designers and owners
responsibilities for providing accessibility for the disabled. The implications of the
Disability Discrimination Act and the associated Building Regulations for new dwellings
are outlined in a new chapter containing basic provisions.
As with previous editions the content is neither extensive nor prescriptive, space

would never permit inclusion of every possible means for constructing buildings.
However, the content is generally representative and details and explanations typical
of adopted procedures. Allowance should be made for regional traditions, material
resources and local standards.
The original concept of providing supplementary lecture support material for
students of construction is maintained. This book should be read in conjunction with
experiential learning in the work place or by observation. Further study of associated
legislation, practice guidance papers, product manufacturer’s literature and specialised
text is encouraged.
In conjunction with this edition’s companion volume, Advanced Construction
Technology, the reader should gain an appreciation of the subject material to support
progression through technical, academic and professional qualifications.
Roger Greeno
Guildford 2005
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PREFACE TO THIRD EDITION
Roy Chudley’s Construction Technologywas first published in four volumes,
between 1973 and 1977. The material has since been continuously updated through
numerous reprints and full second editions in 1987. The books have gained a
world-wide readership, and their success – and their impact on construction
education – is a tribute to Roy Chudley’s experience in further and higher
education and his talents as a skilled technologist, illustrator and writer.
As a former colleague, it has been a privilege to once again work with Roy, on
this occasion revising his original work, and compiling the material into two books:
Construction Technologyand Advanced Construction Technology. The content forms a
thorough study for all students of building, construction management, architecture,
surveying and the many other related disciplines within the diverse construction
profession.
The original presentation of comprehensive text matched by extensive
illustration is retained. Changes in legislation, such as the Building and
Construction Regulations, have been fully incorporated into the text; however,

as much of the original work as possible has been purposely retained as it contains
many relevant examples of existing construction. Additional material discusses the
new developments and concepts of contemporary practice.
The two new volumes are complementary, as many of the topics introduced here
are further developed in Advanced Construction Technology. Together the books
provide essential reading for all students aspiring to management, technologist and
professional qualifications. They should be read alongside the current local building
regulations and national standards, and where possible supplemented by direct
experience in the workplace.
Roger Greeno
Guildford 1998