Building Construction IllustratedThe 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 techniques they may encounter. Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full under-standing 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. |
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... FLASHING 7.23 RAINSCREEN WALL SYSTEMS 7.24 CURTAIN WALLS 7.25 CURTAIN WALLS 7.26 CURTAIN WALLS 7.27 PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS 7.28 MASONRY VENEER 7.29 MASONRY VENEER 7.30 STONE VENEER 7.31 METAL CLADDING 7.32 PLYWOOD SIDING 7.33.
Francis D. K. Ching. 7.30 STONE VENEER 7.31 METAL CLADDING 7.32 PLYWOOD SIDING 7.33 WOOD SHINGLE SIDING 7.34 HORIZONTAL BOARD SIDING 7.35 VERTICAL BOARD SIDING 7.36 STUCCO 7.37 STUCCO DETAILS 7.38 EXTERIOR INSULATION & FINISH SYSTEMS ...
... VENEER 10.30 PLASTIC LAMINATE Chapter 11 - MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 11.02 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 11.03 THERMA COMFORT 11.04 COMFORT ZONE 11.05 PSYCHROMETRIC CHARTS 11.06 HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS 11.07 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ...
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Contents
PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN | vii |
FOUNDATION SYSTEMS | 3-3 |
NOTES ON MATERIALS | 4-12 |
A APPENDIX | 9-177 |
THE BUILDING | A-2 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | A-49 |
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Building Construction Illustrated, Fourth Edition Wiley E-Text Card Francis D. K. Ching No preview available - 2013 |