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Concrete Practice: The Specification and Supply of Concrete
No full textThis video is intended for Site Management Staff and deals with the way in which concrete is specified in contract documents and how it should be ordered from a ready mixed concrete supplier. The video is part of the 'Concrete Practice' series
UWE Construction Films: 1 Foundation Defects and Repairs
No full textThis film is an introduction to foundation failure and repairs. It briefly explains the evolution of modern house foundations, summarises and illustrates the main causes of failure and describes a number of options for repair. Topics include: A brief history of domestic foundations, Problems of settlement, subsidence and heave, Less common problems including landslip, flooding, earthquakes, Identifying foundation problems, Monitoring and investigation, Ground stabilisation, and Repair option
UWE Construction Films: 6 Roof Coverings (revised 1999; updated 2006)
No full textThis film describes the evolution of materials used to cover pitched roofs and explains current practice for both single and double lap coverings. Materials; thatch, natural slate, stone slate, plain tiles, interlocking tiles, Felt and battens, ventilation, Modern interlocking tiling. Ridges, verges, eaves, flashings etc. This film was updated in 2006 with new graphics and more information on roof ventilation
UWE Construction Films: 7 Windows (updated 2006)
No full textThis film traces the development of windows over the last 500 years or so. 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 wood; to reflect this the film describes forestry techniques and shows a modern saw-mill in operation. The film also identifies some of the ways in which windows can be built into modern cavity walls. This film was updated in 2006 with new graphics. It includes information on: window styles, timber conversion, making timber windows, plastic windows and glazing
UWE Construction Films: 16 Cold Water Supply
No full textThis film describes common water sources and the principles and practice of treatment, distribution and domestic installations. It focuses on direct and indirect systems and includes details of: treatment and distribution, service entry, metering, pipework and valves and storage cisterns
UWE Construction Films: 12 The Building of a Georgian City
No full textThe City of Bath is famous , above all, for its elegant and imposing Georgian buildings. Perhaps less well known is the story of its development; a story of human endeavour and achievement, inspired by a desire for architectural elegance, but founded on the financial reality of speculative business. This film traces the development of Bath, explains the architectural principles which influenced the design of its buildings, and describes the nature and form of their construction
Environmental Awareness: Reducing Waste at Work
No full textEnvironmental preservation is an increasingly important element of business. ‘Environmental Awareness’ brings forth issues including recycling, waste management, benefits of being environmentally responsible and most importantly what you can do to help
UWE Construction Films: 10 Drainage
No full textThis film briefly summarises the evolution and current practice of drainage in the UK. The first part of the film highlights, using a variety of contemporary images, texts and photographs, the problems of disease and insanitary conditions in Victorian Britain. The main body of the film explains modern drainage practice, both above and below ground and includes details on: Problems of siphonage and the use of traps, Two pipe and single stack systems, Combined and separate drainage systems, Modern pipework and fittings, Trenches and pipe protection, Inspection chambers and Building Regulations. The final part briefly explains how a modern sewage treatment plant works
The Secret Siphon
No full textA film helping manager and supervisors become more proactive about health and safety. The Secret Siphon shows them the dramatic savings to be gained from an excellent safety culture and how they can achieve it in their own departments
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