Fundamental Building Technology introduces the technology; methods; and processes fundamental to construction by focussing on what is involved in building a typical low-rise house. Written with the novice in mind; this textbook is the ideal starting point for any construction student; as it fully supports the reader all the way to understanding the functional requirements of each element of the building; and how to take these into account through the building process itself. This second edition is expanded to cover even more relevant topics; and is supported by more resources for use by the student and lecturer. Now included are:An introduction to the planning process and the building regulationsHow to incorporate a sustainable approach; in the selection of materials and elsewhereA companion site with lecturerrsquo;s answers manual and illustrated lecture notes150 labelled diagrams throughout the book; and multiple self-study questions in every chapterA studentsrsquo; section of the companion site with multiple choice quizzes and 250 full-colour photos linked to chapters of the bookConcise; focussed and the most student-friendly guide to this topic available; Fundamental Building Technology is the perfect textbook for those taking construction technology modules at undergraduate or HNC/HND level.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Yngwie Malmsteen AnthologyBy AristotelesThis is a great story about a Swedish guitarrist Yngwe he joint at Hall of fame in the US contribuited to the rockroll scene Forever. He acttualy did something very hard as a foreign guy in the early 80s. His stile unique playing guitar and following great name as Jimmy Hendrix and Richie Blackmore. The 80s really deserve idols like Yngwie. I think the whole book resume the way that he could achive his skills and did albuns like Rising Force and Trilogy. I tottaly desagree when he mention in the book that the 90s was bad for Rock and Heavy Metal scene; I gues he did his best albuns like Seventh sign and Magnum opus. After in the 2000s he did the best albuns too like Perpetual Fame; but he dont mention nothing about this album. There is one song in that album named the "eleventh our" that really reminds new version frim "Kashmir" Led Zeppelin. I think he realy has problems with working in team; but Im pretty sure that he can join today with guys like Joe Lin Turner or Jens and Anders Jhohansom and really make good albuns. Even I really like materials as Spellbound and Word on Fire. Im really suspect for talking about Yngwe since I could heard sounds like Trilogy Suit..... After in the 2000s he tell about how he created Concerto Suite for eletric guitar; he showed the way and prove how classic muisic and rock going together; he really did wonderful concerto.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Malmsteen on MalmsteenBy J. LengletI am an Yngwie fan and I enjoyed the story of Yngwie told by Yngwie. Not a lot we havent already heard. Some interesting realities of the music business. Pretty classic tale of young talent getting shafted by the music business sleazeballs. Things havent changed much thru the decades. Always looking to rip off artists and the end user alike (vinyl prices for instance; which are usually mastered from a common CD). Fortunately Yngwie has produced so much so well that he doesnt need records companies anymore.Good book. Yngwie teamed with a real writer so it reads well. I didnt find him as egotistical and others seem to. I think he just speaks his mind and people dont seem to like that. People like to be placated and blather in self depreciating folksy "humour". Malmsteen doesnt do that and thank god. Fact is Malmsteen is well beyond most people. As a player and composer I mean. Nothing wrong with knowing it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Prima Dona book pretty much tells it like he is.....a Relentless BoreBy PAREVIEWERManiacal; narcissist which has not changed in 3.5 decades. Sadly; what could have been easily the Paganini or our generation; was mostly ruined by his own mouth; actions and ability to adapt to changing decades. Classical music has its own style; but music does evolve in the modern era.Malmsteen is alone with his ability to do what he does; but the constant need for attention; when fans have fallen off by the thousands since the 80s is telling. Idols rarely lose fans to the degree Malmsteen has over the past 20 years. I last saw him in Atlanta; just 3-4 years ago; where he sold about 2k seats; if that. Steve Vai; about the same - with about 3k seats (if that much) at the Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts.Guitar heroes are dying and 12 year olds are playing as good or better because there is so much access to things we never had. Instruments are 10 fold better than 30 years ago; studios 100 fold better; videos are in the billions for angles; techniques; etc. Malmsteen was the first in many ways; but comes in last in respect.He should easily be in the top 5 list in every Greatest Guitarist list; no doubt; but his attitude; lack of sales; falling off of fans; and his tendency to repeat the same old stuff has cost him places. Now he usually ends up around #15-25 in most books. Sad; and this book is a correct title; it is a RELENTLESS bore.