Building Construction Illustrated

by Cassandra Adams; Francis D. K. Ching

• ISBN13: 9780442234980
• ISBN10: 0442234988
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1991-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

Summary

"For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition provides 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 understanding 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." "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."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Francis D. K. Ching is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Table of Contents

Preface

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

Appendix

Bibliography

Index

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