Holden, R & Liversedge, J., 2011, Construction for Landscape Architecture, Laurence King, London
- Author : Holden, R & Liversedge, J.
- Year : 2011
- Title English : Construction for Landscape Architecture
- Publisher : Laurence King
- Publisher's Location : London
- ISBN : 978 185669 708 8
- Pages : 240
- Edition : 1st
- Abstract : This book surveys external works design construction and is an introductory text (university year one) for those involved in the design, specification and construction of external works. It is generously illustrated in colour and covers construction materials from stone to plastics, both low tech and high tech and includes illustrative construction drawings and tables of materials and fittings.
- Outline : 1.0 Introduction 1.1The vernacular tradition and globalisation, carbon footprint and embodied energy 1.2 Sustainability and climate change, greenness 1.3 Attitudes to materials: source, marketing, fashion , future trends 2.0 General Principles 2.1 Properties of materials, deformation & deterioration 2.2 Principles of assembly, rigid flexible constructions, structural design: tension and compressions, Newtons and loads 3.0 Building Materials each section to cover qualities of the material including performance weathering and structural performance. 3.1 Stone 3.2 Concrete, mortar, stucco, concrete finishes, harling, stamped concrete etc. 3.3 Brick, faience, terracotta 3.4 Metals: ferrous, non ferrous 3.5 Timber 3.6 Glass 3.7 Polymers (Plastics and rubber). 3.8 Cobb and pisé, turf walls & non conventional materials, 4.0 Elements 4.1 Earthworks and topsoil in relation to paving and structures and construction management of trades 4.2 Retaining structures 4.3 Walls 4.4 Paving 4.5 Ponds and Lakes 4.6 Fences and gates 4.7 Site Features,, seats 5.0 Assembly 5.1 Fixings and connections 5.2 timber fixings: joints and dowels, plate fixings. 5.3 metal: compatibility of metals, welding, brazing, 5.4 plastics 5.5 adhesives 6.0 Protection and finishes 6.1 Protection of metals: galvanising, etc. 6.2 Protection of timber: paints, oils and lacquers, varnish, stain, metallic 6.3 Protection of stone & brick: copings, footings, wall ends & corners, 6.3 Protection and finish of paving, e.g. kerbs, bollards, epoxy and acrylic sealants 6.4 Protection of and finishing concrete: 7.0 Appendices 7.1 glossary 7.2 Tables e.g. timber sizes, components shapes, durability, iron and steel grades and shapes, stainless steel finishes, brick shapes and sizes (nb. vary internationally), basic weights of materials, manufacturing energy comparisons, dissimilar metals, concrete grades, sand and aggregate grades 7.3 Sources of information, bibliography