Building Construction Illustrated

✍ Scribed by Francis D K Ching

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 480
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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 technique. Read more... Building Construction Illustrated; CONTENTS; 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; A APPENDIX; Bibliography; Index

✦ Table of Contents

Building Construction Illustrated......Page 1
CONTENTS......Page 7
Preface......Page 9
1 THE BUILDING SITE......Page 11
2 THE BUILDING......Page 49
3 FOUNDATION SYSTEMS......Page 79
4 FLOOR SYSTEMS......Page 105
5 WALL SYSTEMS......Page 145
6 ROOF SYSTEMS......Page 195
7 MOISTURE & THERMAL PROTECTION......Page 225
8 DOORS & WINDOWS......Page 275
9 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION......Page 311
10 FINISH WORK......Page 341
11 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS......Page 371
12 NOTES ON MATERIALS......Page 413
A APPENDIX......Page 435
Bibliography......Page 469
Index......Page 471