Upper Floors (Revised 1999)

Synopsis: Describes the various forms of upper floor structure that are likely to be found in both existing and new housing. Explains the evolution of modern practice and highlights precautions necessary to prevent premature failure. The second half of the film explores the specific design problems of floors in purpose built flats. Topics include
Victorian and Edwardian floors; Construction details of modern timber floors; support, trimming, strutting, restraint ; Pre-cast concrete floors; sound insulation and fire protection; Floor and ceiling finishes
Series: House Construction, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1999
Documentation: Workbook available separately in printed or pdf format
Uses: Students of the built environment.
Subjects: Civil Engineering & Building
Keywords: construction engineering; domestic architecture; floors; houses; building

Name: University of the West of England, The Video Project
Contact: Duncan Marshall or Steve Brown
Email: Steve.Brown@uwe.ac.uk
Web: http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/index.htm External site opens in new window
Phone: 0117 328 3008
Address: Faculty of Environment & Technology
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay Campus
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Notes: A continuing series of video productions on domestic building construction and another on building history and conservation. Sale on DVD or as Windows Media, Quicktime or Flash files.

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