| Edition |
Fifth edition. |
| Description |
xii, 996 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"For the nuts-and-bolts on building construction practices and materials, thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology have turned to Edward Allen and Joseph Iano's Fundamentals of Building Construction. This new Fifth Edition of the bestselling reference and textbook provides the most up-to-date survey of the basic materials and methods used in building construction." "Using the latest building codes, standards, and developments in materials and technologies as its basis, this book covers the complete range of construction activities - from excavating and foundations to cladding and interior finishes - and examines common construction systems such as light wood frame, masonry bearing wall, steel frame, and reinforced concrete construction."--Jacket. |
| Contents |
Making buildings -- Foundations -- Wood -- Heavy timber frame construction -- Wood light frame construction -- Exterior finishes for wood light frame construction -- Interior finishes for wood light frame construction -- Brick masonry -- Stone and concrete masonry -- Masonry wall construction -- Steel frame construction -- Light gauge steel frame construction -- Concrete construction -- Site cast concrete framing systems -- Precast concrete framing systems -- Roofing -- Glass and glazing -- Windows and doors -- Designing exterior wall systems -- Cladding with masonry and concrete -- Cladding with metal and glass -- Selecting interior finishes -- Interior walls and partitions -- Finish ceilings and floors. |
| Subject |
Building.
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Building materials.
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| Added Author |
Iano, Joseph.
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| ISBN |
9780470074688 cloth |
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047007468X cloth |
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