Brickwork: Architecture & Design
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (735 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1841880396 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Excellent Overview of Brick Masonry" according to David Arbogast. This is an excellent overview of brick masonry from a British perspective. It is divided into two portions. The first is a general overview of brick masonry around the world and across the ages. As such, it is interesting, although hardly comprehensive. The second is a detailed discussion of the trade. I found this to be most helpful as it provided a relatively thorough understanding of the materials and processes involved in creating brick masonry. For anyone in the trade or anyone with an interest in the glories of brick masonry I highly recom. Brick in two parts misterbeets Part one by one author traces the history of brick construction, as an art historian. Part two by an architect discusses the technology--from the mining of clay deposits through the molding process. Very thorough and easy to read.. A Customer said A celebration of brick !. An inspirational book that explores the varried and colourfullhistory of brick masonry technolgy,from the simple mud brick to thesoaring splender of todays high rise edifface.Not just an exercise in architectual grandiose, this well illustrated volume takes the reader tothe building and shows how and why it is what we see today. As a mason I was impressed and enlightened.
A technical reference covers the construction process, brick types and bonds, structural information on buttresses, corbelling, cornices, preservation, and more.. On beautiful display are myriad brick designs (including carvings and rubbings), brickmaking techniques, and brickwork as a structural component of everything from walls to cathedrals. A color celebration of building blocks, traditional and modern, meticulous drawings of a variety of brickwork, and a consideration of brick construction worldwide combine to tell the history of this remarkably resilient and attractive material
While an interesting addition to any collection, this quarto volume will be of most use to those serving architects, builders, preservationists, and artists.- W.T. . Johnston, formerly with Coastal Plain Regional Lib., Tifton, Ga.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. They address, first, brick making and the development of brick construction and, second, how certain brick shapes, colors, and uses can add to the design features of a building. Using over 70 drawings, the authors cover basic information on brick manufacturing as well as construction methods using bricks in footings, bonds, caps, and arches. From Library Journal Using a smooth-flowing text and over 115 color photos of brick buildings and