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Author : Thomas Purves Marwick
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (111 download)
Download or read book History and Construction of Staircases written by Thomas Purves Marwick and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas Purves Marwick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.M/5 ( download)
Download or read book The History and Construction of Staircases written by Thomas Purves Marwick and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James W. P. Campbell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134664397
Total Pages : 627 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)
Download or read book Staircases written by James W. P. Campbell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The staircase dates back to the very beginning of architectural history. Virtually every significant building from the ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia to the present day, has not only contained one or more staircases, but has celebrated them. For such an apparently simple part of a building they have been made in a bewildering variety of forms and from a wide range of materials. Every age has sought to out-perform the previous to produce ever more spectacular and gravity-defying designs. 'Staircases: History, Repair and Conservation' is the first major reference volume devoted entirely to the understanding of staircases and the issues surrounding their repair and conservation. Each chapter has been especially written by experts in their respective fields. The book is essential reading for professionals and anyone with an interest in staircases. It deals with the history; dating; archaeology; surveying and recording; engineering; curating; repair and conservation of the staircase in a single volume. No other book offers such a wide range of detail. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 covers the history, development, identification and dating of staircases, providing detailed drawings and photographs and an introduction to the scientific techniques available to enable the accurate dating of staircases. Part 2 covers the design, engineering and maintenance of the staircase, giving a clear guide to the latest research into the design of safe staircases and their structural stability. Part 3 focuses on the materials commonly used to make stairs, detailing the appropriate techniques for their conservation and repair. The result is a comprehensive study encompassing considerable and far reaching research which aims to inform our understanding and advance the scholarship of the subject for years to come.
Author : John Templer
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262700559
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (5 download)
Download or read book The Staircase written by John Templer and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first theoretical, historical, and scientific analysis of one of the most basic and universal building elements: the stair.
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Publisher : Vendome Press
ISBN 13 : 9780865653092
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Staircases written by and published by Vendome Press. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume showcases the astonishing diversity of staircases over the centuries, from the stepped pyramids of the Maya to the exquisitely proportioned stairs of the Renaissance, to the elaborate balustraded confections of the Baroque period, to the computer-aided designs of today. A dazzling range of photographs, many specially taken for this book, illustrates chronologically ordered essays. Among the scores of featured staircases are Michelangelo's double stair at the Palazzo dei Senatori on the Capitoline Hill in Rome; the double-spiral stair at Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley; the entrance stair in the Winter Palace (now the Hermitage) in St Petersburg; the radical spiral ramp of Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim Museum; and the exterior stair at the Pompidou Centre in Paris. The authors also explore the magical and symbolic meanings of the staircase. Powerful emblems of technological and artistic achievement, these staircases are inherently dynamic, as is every page of this illustrated book.
Author : W. Mannes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1468466356
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (684 download)
Download or read book Techniques of Staircase Construction written by W. Mannes and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Staircases, which today are equally the responsibility of joiners The increasing demand for textbooks on the techniques of stair and carpenters, have had a varied history over the last thirty construction is due to two main factors: . years. Until 1945 nearly all staircases, even those in large resi dential blocks, were made of wood. Because of the amount of 1. The relatively small dwellings that were built twenty to thirty destruction that took place during the war, new building regu years ago are no longer regarded as acceptable. New regu lations frequently stipulated nonflammable materials for almost lations concerning noise and heat insulation as well as gov all stairs. ernment aid available to finance such projects have, in ad This resulted in a decline in the quality of stair construction; dition, stimulated the rebuilding and thus the design of more what is more, fewer and fewer craftsmen were trained for this generously proportioned dwellings, including, of course, rewarding and varied branch of woodworking craftsmanship. staircases. This is a regrettable development, since good stair builders must combine the design capabilities and three-dimensional approach 2. The style of living has changed. The time when sober inte of the carpenter with the exact and neat craftsmanship of the join riors were the order of the day has gone. Excessive nostalgic er. Techniques of Staircase Construction therefore provides welcome reversal to previous styles has also passed.
Author : Karl J. Habermann
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Staircases written by Karl J. Habermann and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the ever-widening range of ready-made components on the market, an expertly made staircase aptly fitting the building is still a hallmark of good architecture, and reveals much about an architect's approach to design, construction and materials. This volume reviews the current state of technology in stair construction, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest production methods useful for the day-to-day work. Following an introductory essay on the development of staircases, the fundamental principles in building stairs are documented, and essential information is provided on the crucial elements of construction and the creative possibilities of the basic materials wood, steel and concrete. The theory is illustrated by a large number of extensively documented international examples, providing an invaluable source of inspiration for builders and architects. As a practical aid, the book contains a subject index, glossary, and information on current regulations and norms.
Author : William Perkins Spence
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780806981017
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Constructing Staircases, Balustrades & Landings written by William Perkins Spence and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This [book] is the first one that I can recall that deals exclusively with this single subject, and does so with such thoroughness. Its 10 chapters cover all the essentials, ...many color photos and drawings...explain and expand on the text. It offers great value for the price."--"Wood Design & Building."
Author : Sylvia Blanc
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113636398X
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)
Download or read book Stairs written by Sylvia Blanc and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stairs are a fundamental and universal feature of buildings. The late Alan Blanc had a lifetime's obsession with stairs and steps and provided a definitive reference source that bridges the aesthetic and practical aspects of staircase design. His wife Sylvia, who worked with him on the first edition, presents this updated, abridged version alongside a complimentary web site where the historical elements of the subjects are described and discussed in pictures and diagrams. The book is a practical guide to designing circulation spaces. It is extensively detailed with working drawings and photographs. Construction methods using a variety of materials are discussed as well as the influence of new technology on vertical circulation. The guidance on codes and regulations covers the UK and US. The latest high profile international case studies inspire and inform the reader.
Author : John Templer
Publisher : Mit Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262200905
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (9 download)
Download or read book The Staircase written by John Templer and published by Mit Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Templer has written the first theoretical, historical, and scientific analysis of one of the most basic and universal building elements: the stair. Together, these two volumes present a detailed study of stairs and ramps - the art and science of their design, their history, and their hazards. For the designer and the art and architectural historian, the first volume treats the fascinating history of stairs and their immense influence on the art and science of architecture. It is illustrated with more than 100 photographs from around the world and reviews the literature on stairs (as well as ladders and railings and ramps) from Vitruvius to Venturi. Templer considers the whole play of meanings in the idea of the stair - as art object, as structural idea, as legal prescription, or as poetic fancy - making it clear that the stair is simultaneously an aesthetic, architectonic, ergonomic, and cultural element. The second volume shows the dangers stairs present. Drawing on twenty years of human factors research on stairs, Templer sets out what is known about slips, trips, and falls and how best to design stairs to avoid their inherent dangers. He discusses the physiological and behavioral relationship between humans and stairs and walkways, the question of gait and slippery surfaces, and the various types of falls and the injuries that result. Perhaps most importantly, Templer proposes the idea of the soft stair, which could substantially reduce the annual epidemic of stair-related deaths and injuries. John Templer is Regents' Professor of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has published extensively on architecture including theory, human factors research, and designing for the elderly and disabled, and is also an expert on legal cases involving bodily injury caused by falls.
Author : James Campbell
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0992875129
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (928 download)
Download or read book Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society written by James Campbell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the third in the series of volumes which provide the papers of the conferences held at Queens' College, Cambridge by the Construction History Society. Papers cover different aspects of the history of construction, including studies of different building materials, building firms, the development and education of building professionals, the construction of buildings and infrastructure, methods and techniques of construction, and other subjects related to the history and development of buildings.
Author : Frederick Thomas Hodgson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (39 download)
Download or read book Stair Building Made Easy written by Frederick Thomas Hodgson and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frederick Thomas Hodgson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Stair-building and the Steel Square written by Frederick Thomas Hodgson and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Morris Williams
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)
Download or read book Stair Builders' Guide written by Morris Williams and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W. H. Wood
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (64 download)
Download or read book Practical Stair Building and Handrailing written by W. H. Wood and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to stair building and handrailing, aimed at those seeking practical and systematic methods for execution. The author places great emphasis on covering the elementary parts in full detail, recognizing the difficulty some may have in obtaining a correct knowledge of these methods. The book features sections on stairs that provide useful and valuable information, all of which the author has practically tested and can vouch for the accuracy of the various methods shown.
Author : Jeff Chu
Publisher : Prestel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783791384733
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (847 download)
Download or read book The Story of New York's Staircase written by Jeff Chu and published by Prestel Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Designed by ... Heatherwick Studio, the soaring centerpiece of Hudson Yards' Public Square & Gardens is a completely different kind of monument. With 2,500 steps, 154 staircases, and 80 landings--a full mile of pathways in all--it is one of the most complex pieces of steelwork ever constructed"--Page 4 of cover.
Author : Willibald Mannes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Designing Staircases written by Willibald Mannes and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
