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Doors

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Abstract

Consideration of general design principles is followed by an examination of the various types of door and their uses and the constructional techniques employed, together with the main characteristics of frames and linings. Finally, metal doors and ironmongery are investigated.

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  1. Trent Polytechnic, Nottingham, UK

    Ivor H. Seeley BSc (Est Man), MA, PhD, FRICS, CEng, FICE, MCIOB (Emeritus Professor)

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  1. Ivor H. Seeley BSc (Est Man), MA, PhD, FRICS, CEng, FICE, MCIOB
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© 1986 Ivor H. Seeley

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Seeley, I.H. (1986). Doors. In: Building Technology. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-09223-9_9

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-09223-9_9

  • Publisher Name: Palgrave, London

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