 |  | Carpentry for Vocational Schools - A Teacher's handbook (GTZ, 252 p.) |
 |  | (introduction...) |
| | PREFACE |
|  | 1. TIMBER |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 1.1. Growth of a tree |
| | 1.2. Timber conversion |
| | 1.3. The air-seasoning of timber |
| | 1.4. Shrinkage of timber |
| | 1.5. Defects in timber |
| | 1.6. Commercial size of timber |
| | 1.7. Common timber |
| | 1.8. Specification of material |
| | 2. SCALES |
| | 3. CONCRETE |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 3.1. Composition of concrete |
| | 3.2. Proportions for mixing concrete |
| | 3.3. Reinforcing concrete |
| | 3.4. Finishing concrete |
| | 4. CONCRETE FORMWORK |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 4.1. Formwork for concrete slab |
| | 4.2. Formwork for concrete wall |
| | 4.3. Formwork for concrete stairs |
| | 4.4. Formwork for septic tank |
| | 5. FOOTINGS |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 5.1. Correct depth and shape |
| | 5.2. Piers or stumps |
| | 5.3. Correct embedding of piers or stumps |
| | 5.4. Finish |
| | 5.5. Strip footing on concrete block wall |
| | 5.6. Control joints for concrete block wall |
| | 5.7. Applying mortar to a block |
| | 5.8. Strip footing on masonry (concrete) wall |
| | 5.9. Different types of strip footing |
| | 6. TOOLS USED ON BUILDINGS |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 6.1. Marking out tools |
| | 6.2. Sharp edge cutting tools |
| | 6.3. Maintenance of chisel and plane iron |
| | 6.4. Tooth cutting tools |
| | 6.5. Maintenance of crosscut saw and rip saw |
| | 6.6. Boring tools |
| | 6.7. Driving tools |
| | 6.8. Guiding tools |
| | 6.9. Bricklaying tools |
| | 6.10. Concrete working tools |
| | 7. FASTENERS |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 7.1. Nails |
| | 7.2. Screws |
| | 7.3. Bolts and nuts |
| | 7.4. Building accessories |
| | 8. FOUNDATION |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 8.1. Setting out side |
| | 8.2. Setting out profile |
| | 8.3. Fixing posts or stumps |
| | 8.4. Bearers |
| | 8.5. Joists |
| | 9. JOINTS |
| | 10. BRACING |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 10.1. Structurally |
| | 10.2. Wallframe |
| | 10.3. Braces |
| | 11. WALLFRAME |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 11.1 Parts of a wallframe |
| | 11.2. Procedure of making a wallframe |
| | 11.3. Erecting a wallframes |
| | 12. CEILING |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 12.1. Ceiling joists |
| | 12.2. Purpose of the ceiling joists |
| | 12.3. Joining ceiling joists |
| | 12.4. Ceiling joists used as part of a roof truss |
| | 12.5. Hanger |
| | 12.6. Manhole |
| | 12.7. Stairway |
| | 13. ROOFING |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 13.1. Different roof shapes |
| | 13.2. Technical terms of a roof |
| | 13.3. Rafter and ridge roof |
| | 13.4. Roof truss |
| | 13.5. Diagonal roof bracing |
| | 13.6. Roofing iron |
| | 13.7. Laying of roofing iron |
| | 13.8. Finishing a roof |
| | 14. WINDOWS |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 14.1. Parts of a window frame |
| | 14.2. Calculating of a window opening |
| | 14.3. Joining a window frame |
| | 14.4. Fixing a window frame |
| | 15. OUTSIDE CLADDING |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 15.1. Timber weather boards |
| | 15.2. Fibre cement boards |
| | 15.3. ''V'' crimp iron |
| | 16. FLOORING |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 16.1. Different types of flooring boards |
| | 16.2. Laying of flooring boards |
| | 16.3. Finishing of flooring |
| | 17. ELECTRICITY |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 17.1. Basic knowledge |
| | 17.2. Fuse box |
| | 17.3. Electricity accessories |
| | 17.4. How to connect switch, power point, light and power plug |
| | 17.5. Simple house wiring |
| | 17.6. Alternate switching |
| | 18. PLUMBING |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 18.1. Water pipes |
| | 18.2. Plumbing tools |
| | 18.3. Plumbing fittings |
| | 18.4. Guidelines for plumbing |
| | 19. INSIDE CLADDING |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 19.1. Plywood painted |
| | 19.2. Plywood varnished |
| | 20. DOORS |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 20.1. Door frame |
| | 20.2. Calculating of opening |
| | 20.3. Fixing door jambs |
| | 20.4. Hanging a door |
| | 20.5. Types of doors |
| | 21. SKIRTING, ARCHITRAVES, CORNERSTRIPS |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 21.1. Shapes |
| | 21.2. Cutting and joining |
| | 22. PAINTING |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 22.1. Types of paint |
| | 22.2. Finishes |
| | 22.3. Colours |
| | 22.4. Methods of applications |
| | 22.5. Tools and materials |
| | 22.6. Preparations |
| | 22.7. Painting |
| | 22.8. How to ensure a perfect finish |
| | 22.9. Cleaning up |
| | 23. STAIRS |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 23.1. Technical terms of a stair |
| | 23.2. Parts of a stair |
| | 23.3. Calculating the number and size of steps |
| | 23.4. Calculating the width of the stringers |
| | 23.5. Marking out stringers |
| | 23.6. Marking out top and bottom end of stringers |
| | 23.7. Joining and assembling stairs |
| | 23.8. Fixing stairs |
| | 23.9. External stairs |
| | 23.10. Concrete stairs |
| | 24. HARDWARE |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 24.1. Locks |
| | 24.2. Hinges |
| | 25. WATERTANKS |
| | (introduction...) |
| | 25.1. Sizes of watertanks |
| | 25.2. Watertank foundations |
| | 25.3. Ferrocement tanks |
| | 25.4. Maintenance and treatment of watertanks |
| | BIBLIOGRAPHY |
