Building Construction V1: Showing The Employment Of Brickwork And Masonry In The Practical Construction Of Buildings (1877)

By Robert Scott Burn

Book Overview

Building Construction V1: Showing The Employment Of Brickwork And Masonry In The Practical Construction Of Buildings (1877) is a comprehensive guide to the construction of buildings using brickwork and masonry. Written by Robert Scott Burn, a renowned architect and author, the book covers a wide range of topics related to building construction, including the properties of different types of bricks and stones, the use of lime and cement in construction, and the construction of foundations, walls, arches, and roofs.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of building construction. The first chapter provides an introduction to the materials used in construction, including the different types of bricks and stones and their properties. The second chapter covers the use of lime and cement in construction, including the preparation of mortar and concrete.Subsequent chapters cover the construction of foundations, walls, arches, and roofs, with detailed instructions and illustrations provided for each step of the process. The book also includes information on the use of scaffolding and other tools and equipment used in construction.Overall, Building Construction V1: Showing The Employment Of Brickwork And Masonry In The Practical Construction Of Buildings (1877) is an essential resource for anyone involved in the construction industry or interested in the history of building construction. With its detailed instructions and illustrations, the book provides a valuable insight into the techniques used in building construction in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164123092
• ISBN13: 9781164123095
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"