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Building construction illustrated [electronic book] / Francis D.K. Ching.

By: Ching, Francis D. K, 1943-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2008Edition: 4th edition.Description: online resource (1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780470087817 (paperback); 9781118010112 (e-book) .Subject(s): Building | House constructionAdditional physical formats: Print version:.: Building construction illustrated.DDC classification: 690 Online resources: E-book Also available in print form.
Contents:
The building site -- The building -- Foundation systems -- Floor systems -- Wall systems -- Roof systems -- Moisture & thermal protection -- Doors & windows -- Special construction -- Finish work -- Mechanical & electrical systems -- Notes on materials.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information

For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever-providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter.

Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full under-standing of how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions. Complete with more than 1,000 illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes.

Illustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materials Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials Archetypal drawings offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters Reflects the most current building codes and CSI Master Format numbering scheme

With its comprehensive and lucid presentation of everything from foundations and floor systems to finish work, Building Construction Illustrated, Fourth Edition equips students and professionals in all areas of architecture and construction with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter in building planning, design, and construction.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The building site -- The building -- Foundation systems -- Floor systems -- Wall systems -- Roof systems -- Moisture & thermal protection -- Doors & windows -- Special construction -- Finish work -- Mechanical & electrical systems -- Notes on materials.

Also available in print form.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Model of access: World Wide Web.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Preface
  • 1 The Building Site
  • 2 The Building
  • 3 Foundation Systems
  • 4 Floor Systems
  • 5 Wall Systems
  • 6 Roof Systems
  • 7 Moisture & Thermal Protection
  • 8 Doors & Windows
  • 9 Special Construction
  • 10 Finish Work
  • 11 Mechanical & Electrical Systems
  • 12 Notes on Materials
  • Appendix
  • Bibliography
  • Index

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Francis D.K. Ching graduated cum laude with a five-year professional degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1966. His accomplishments included instructing at Ohio University and Cornish College of the Arts, teaching as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and lecturing at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was a visiting scholar at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. He has been a professor of architecture at the University of Washington since 1992.

Ching's published works including Architecture: Form, Space, & Order, A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, and Interior Design Illustrated, focus on clarifying and communicating architectural element, principles, and relationships. Ching earned a Citation for Excellence in International Book Publishing in 1992, and two years later he was honored with the Graham Foundation Grant to develop a two-volume reader for Design Drawing.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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