The fourth edition of this classic book provides a comprehensive treatise on the design and construction of swimming pools, both public and private. Significantly revised, it covers planning, materials, design, construction and finishing, water circulation and treatment, energy conservation, maintenance and repairs. This is a standard book for all civil engineers who need to design and construct swimming pools, and a useful reference on the design of water-retaining structures.
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`...an excellent starting point for anybody involved in the design, construction or maintenance of swimming pools.' ASI Journal December 2000
`...cover many common construction programmes in a clear concise manner.' ASI Journal December 2000
`...This book is truly a valuable, comprehensive standard reference on the topic.' Concrete November/December 2000
`...cover many common construction programmes in a clear concise manner.' ASI Journal December 2000
`...This book is truly a valuable, comprehensive standard reference on the topic.' Concrete November/December 2000
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Philip H. Perkins is a consulting civil engineer with extensive experience in swimming pool design and construction around the world.
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In the United Kingdom, the construction of the shell of a swimming pool (without ancillary buildings such as plant house, changing rooms etc.) is unlikely to require a Building Permit under the Building Regulations, but planning permission may be required. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
scum channels, reinforced sprayed concrete, insitu terrazzo, swimming pool shells, precast concrete paving blocks, bathing load, honeycombed concrete, insitu concrete, diving pit, adjacent flags, precast concrete flags, thermal contraction cracking, percussion tools, crack injection, top water level, chlorinated rubber paint, ground water pressure, clay pavers, balancing tank, perimeter channel, grouted joints, water circulation system, sulphate attack, heated concrete, nominal cover Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Code of Practice, British Standard, American Concrete Institute, Langelier Index, Concrete Society, British Cement Association, Brick Development Association, Building Research Establishment, Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group, Building Regulations, Department of the Environment, European Standard, Information Sheets, Department of Transport, International Standards Organisation, Pilkington's Tiles Ltd, Quarry Products Association, Amateur Swimming Association, Colebrand Ltd, Lawrence Graham, Practical Leisure Centre Management, Sealant Figure, Thomas Telford New!
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In the United Kingdom, the construction of the shell of a swimming pool (without ancillary buildings such as plant house, changing rooms etc.) is unlikely to require a Building Permit under the Building Regulations, but planning permission may be required. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
scum channels, reinforced sprayed concrete, insitu terrazzo, swimming pool shells, precast concrete paving blocks, bathing load, honeycombed concrete, insitu concrete, diving pit, adjacent flags, precast concrete flags, thermal contraction cracking, percussion tools, crack injection, top water level, chlorinated rubber paint, ground water pressure, clay pavers, balancing tank, perimeter channel, grouted joints, water circulation system, sulphate attack, heated concrete, nominal cover Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Code of Practice, British Standard, American Concrete Institute, Langelier Index, Concrete Society, British Cement Association, Brick Development Association, Building Research Establishment, Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group, Building Regulations, Department of the Environment, European Standard, Information Sheets, Department of Transport, International Standards Organisation, Pilkington's Tiles Ltd, Quarry Products Association, Amateur Swimming Association, Colebrand Ltd, Lawrence Graham, Practical Leisure Centre Management, Sealant Figure, Thomas Telford New!
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- Structural Grouts by P.L.J. Domone on page 205
- Environmental Law in the Construction Industry by Amanda Stubbs on page 10
- Construction Materials Reference Book by David K. Doran on page 10
- Health and Safety (Statutory Instruments) by The Stationery Office in Back Matter
- Design of Liquid Retaining Concrete Structures, Second Edition by Robert D Anchor BSC CEng FICE FIStructE on page 87
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