A Handbook For Superintendents Of Construction Architects Builders And Building Inspectors Classic Reprint

Author : Austin T. Byrne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781330494622
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (946 download)

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Download or read book Inspection of the Materials and Workmanship Employed in Construction written by Austin T. Byrne and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Inspection of the Materials and Workmanship Employed in Construction: A Reference Book for the Use of Inspectors, Superintendents, and Others Engaged in the Construction of Public and Private Works; Containing a Collection of Memoranda Pertaining to the Duty of Inspectors: Quality and Defects of Materials; Requisites for Go During a long acquaintance with inspectors on public and private works I have been frequently asked to recommend a concise manual defining the duties of inspectors and describing the characteristics of the materials employed, the methods of preparing them, and the manner in which work is slighted; but I have felt myself unable to make a satisfactory selection, chiefly for the reason that the desired information is contained in the text-books of civil engineering and architecture mixed with scientific discussions that are of but little interest to any but the engineer or architect. Therefore I have set myself the task of selecting and adapting the desired matter to the wants of inspectors and others engaged in supervising the construction of civil works. The aim of this publication is to present in as concise a form as possible (1) the duties of the inspector; (2) the characteristics and defects of the materials used in construction; (8) a description of the methods employed in preparing the materials for use; (4) the manner of placing the prepared materials in the structure; and (5) to indicate the points to which the inspector must direct his especial attention to secure a faithful compliance with the plans and specifications. While presenting the generally approved methods of preparing materials, etc., it must he distinctly understood that the directions or suggestions set forth are not intended to run counter to, or be employed in opposition to, the directions and instructions given in the specifications under which the work is being prosecuted. Reference to authorities has not usually been given in the text; instead, a list of the various text-books and technical dictionaries consulted is given at the end of the book. To the authors of these works the writer desires to give his thanks and acknowledge his indebtedness for information and suggestions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.