Comprehensive and up-to-date-the classic visual guide to the basics of building constructionFor twenty-five years, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Now this Third Edition has been expertly revised and updated to address the latest advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements.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. Topics within each chapter are organized according to the CSI MasterFormat", making the book extremely easy to use.Special features of this edition include integrated coverage of environmentally friendly materials, sustainable building construction strategies, and ADA requirements, as well as the inclusion of both metric and standard U.S. measurements throughout the book.With its clear presentation of the basic concepts underlying building construction, Building Construction Illustrated, Third 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471358983
ISBN-13
9780471358985
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1668071
Product Key Features
Edition
3
Book Title
Building Construction Illustrated
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Topic
Construction / General, Methods & Materials
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Revised
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Architecture
Author
Francis D. K. Ching, Cassandra Adams
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
44.9 Oz
Item Length
11.1 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Lccn
99-057440
Number of Volumes
2 Vols.
Dewey Decimal
690
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Lc Classification Number
Th146.C52 2001
Table of Content
The Building Site.The Building.Foundation Systems.Floor Systems.Wall Systems.Roof Systems.Moisture and Thermal Protection.Doors and Windows.Special Construction.Finish Work.Mechanical and Electrical Systems.Notes on Materials.Appendix.Bibliography.Index.