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This film describes the use of limestone as a building material. It also explores its failure, repair and conservation. Topicscovered include: Geology; Quarrying; Carving and Dressing; Laying; Defects;...
From the beginning of history, every civilization from the Assyrians to the Zunis has used earth to create beautiful, durable, and affordable shelter. Author, engineer and earth builder David Easton hosts...
Traces the development of flat roofs and identifies the principles and practice of modern construction. Extensive site footage follows the construction of several different types of flat roof and simple...
For centuries lime has been the fundamental ingredient of building mortars, plasters and renders. In the 20th Century it was largely replaced by cement and gypsum. However, an understanding of the chemistry...
Traces the development of windows over the last 500 years. It shows how, and why, styles have changed and explains how both timber and PVC windows are manufactured. Most windows in the UK are still made from...
Considers the design and installation of efficient PVC-U soil and waste systems and advises onhow to avoid some of the more common faults. Contributors are Dr Robin Wakelin of Brunel University and Stuart...
Illustrates the advantageous properties of combining steel and concrete as used in buildings. Explains the mechanism of how these materials work together and specifically looks at the steel-to-concrete...
In a historical survey this video shows the developments of movable bridge technology, always in relationship to the equilibrium between the movable deck and the counterweight. Highlights the four modern...
Surveys the problems encountered in designing a plate girder bridge in steel. Discusses basic concepts and considers the strength of materials, stability, fatigue and additional stresses.
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