Publication year: 2019
ISBN: 1119446198
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Reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over thirty years. The materials and methods described in this new seventh edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advancements in the industry. Carefully selected and logically arranged topics-ranging from basic building methods to the principles of structure and enclosure-help readers gain a working knowledge of the field in an enjoyable, easy-to-understand manner. All major construction systems, including light wood frame, mass timber, masonry, steel frame, light gauge steel, and reinforced concrete construction, are addressed. Now in its seventh edition, Fundamentals of building construction contains substantial revisions and updates.
Subject: Building, Building materials, Construction, Construction Matériaux, Constructions (sculpture), Building Design, Heavy and Mass Timber Construction, Exterior Finishes, Interior Finishes, Brick Masonry, Stone and Concrete Masonry, Masonry Wall Construction, Concrete Construction, Sitecast Concrete, Precast Concrete, Roofing, Glass and Glazing,