Building Construction: Types of Construction, Materials, and Cost Estimating |
Contents
INTRODUCTION ART PAGE 1 The Building Industry 142 | 1 |
Classification and General Requirements for Buildings | 2 |
Loads Carried by Buildings | 3 |
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