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First published in 1971, with revisions in 1978 and 1988, the new edition of this volume takes into account significant changes made in the 1990s in European codes and specifications relating to construction. Written from a UK perspective, the volume nevertheless should prove useful to civil engineers, architects, consultants, and others involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of swimming pools in other countries, providing detailed coverage of the planning and layout of swimming pools; basic characteristics of construction materials; factors affecting the durability of reinforced concrete and cement-based construction materials; construction of swimming pool shells in in situ reinforced concrete and in reinforced sprayed concrete and other materials; external works; the pool shell and related structures; water circulation and water treatment; heating and energy conservation; and maintenance and repair. Distributed by Routledge.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
This book, the fourth edition of Perkin's classic work on the subject, has now been significantly revised. The subjects covered are general design principles, materials use, durability, uses of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete, finishing of the pool and the pool hall, water treatment and circulation, and operation and maintenance of pools, both public and private. This is the standard reference for all civil engineers, architects, consultants and swimming pool operators involved in the design, construction and maintenance of swimming pools.
About the Author
Philip H. Perkins is a consulting civil engineer with extensive experience in swimming pool design and construction around the world.
Swimming Pools FROM THE PUBLISHER
This book, the fourth edition of Perkin's classic work on the subject, has now been significantly revised. The subjects covered are general design principles, materials use, durability, uses of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete, finishing of the pool and the pool
hall, water treatment and circulation, and operation and maintenance of pools, both public and private. This is the standard reference for all civil engineers, architects, consultants and swimming pool operators involved in the design, construction and maintenance of swimming pools.
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First published in 1971, with revisions in 1978 and 1988, the new edition of this volume takes into account significant changes made in the 1990s in European codes and specifications relating to construction. Written from a UK perspective, the volume nevertheless should prove useful to civil engineers, architects, consultants, and others involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of swimming pools in other countries, providing detailed coverage of the planning and layout of swimming pools; basic characteristics of construction materials; factors affecting the durability of reinforced concrete and cement-based construction materials; construction of swimming pool shells in reinforced concrete and in reinforced sprayed concrete and other materials; external works; the pool shell and related structures; water circulation and water treatment; heating and energy conservation; and maintenance and repair. Distributed by Routledge. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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