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Construction Technology 1<br />
ISBN: 9781775782285<br />
Author: Ockert Vermeulen<br />
Copyright: 2011<br />
Extent: 130pp<br />
Format: Paperback<br />
Description<br />
This book offers essential material for<br />
courses in Construction Technology 1.<br />
It covers the basic principles, skills and<br />
techniques of single-and double-storey<br />
construction and follows South African<br />
building methods and regulations.<br />
Features<br />
• The “Before you start” exercise at the<br />
start of each chapter contextualises<br />
topics and creates interest.<br />
• Clear, realistic drawings illustrate<br />
key ideas, terms and concepts and<br />
stimulate learning.<br />
• More than 190 photographs and<br />
line drawings illustrate real-world<br />
application.<br />
• Colour is carefully integrated into<br />
drawings and text to enhance learning.<br />
• Skills boxes provide step-by-step<br />
methods of carrying out important<br />
techniques.<br />
• South African context is provided and<br />
reference is made to current building<br />
regulations, for example the National<br />
Building Regulation of SA, National<br />
Home Builders’ Council and Clay<br />
Brick Association of SA.<br />
• At the end of each chapter, review<br />
questions and key terms help students<br />
prepare for tests and examinations<br />
Contents<br />
1: Introduction to construction drawing<br />
2: Substructure<br />
3: Walls<br />
4: Doors, door frames and lintels<br />
5: Windows<br />
6: Roofs<br />
7: Finishes<br />
8: Staircases, arches and suspended floors<br />
9: Plumbing<br />
Author<br />
Ockert Vermeulen is an examiner with<br />
many years of experience in the field. He<br />
is the author of Building and Structural<br />
Construction and Civil Engineering<br />
Drawing, textbooks written for FET and<br />
Training colleges and universities of<br />
technology.<br />
Chemistry Essential Reference<br />
A straightforward reference book that covers<br />
all Grade 10, 11 and 12 Chemistry simply and<br />
logically in one book!<br />
For everyday use in the classroom, at home and for exam revision. Worked<br />
examples demonstrate concepts and easy-to-use visual summaries make<br />
learning and remembering easier than ever before. Simple structure and<br />
navigation tools help you find and use key concepts and examples in<br />
record time.<br />
ISBN: + 9781770257238<br />
www.x-kit.co.za<br />
Available student support for Engineering:<br />
X-kit Electrical Engineering<br />
ISBN: 9781868913770<br />
Engineering 10
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