Significantly revised,Swimming Pools is the standard reference for all civil engineers, architects, consultants and swimming pool operators involved in the design, construction and and maintenance of swimming pools.
`...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
The planning and layout of swimming pools. Basic characteristics of the materials used in the construction of swimming pools. Factors affecting the durability of reinforced concrete and cement-based materials used in the construction of swimming pools. Construction of swimming pool shells insitu reinforced concrete. Construction of swimming pool shells in reinforced sprayed concrete and other materials. External works. Finishing the pool shell and associated structures; problems with pool hall roofs. Water circulation and water treatment. Notes on heating swimming pools and energy conservation. Maintenance and repairs to swimming pools.