Excerpt from Building Construction, Vol. 1: Showing the Employment of Brickwork and Masonry in the Practical Construction of Buildings; Text
Ments are based. While, therefore, its letterpress descriptive matter will be found as full as the plan Of the work and the space at command admits Of, a glance at its pages will Show that this also is the characteristic Of its illustrations. More, indeed, may be said than this 3 for the diagrams in wood alone, independently altogether Of the accompanying volume Of Plates, are numerous to an extent seldom seen in works Of the class. From this point Of View, indeed, it may be said to stand alone in this class Of literature which is mainly addressed to students Of the practical arts, or to those students who, without intending to carry out practically any Of its departments, may have a desire to become acquainted with the subjects in a general way. This profuseness Of illustra tion is designed, however, to serve highly important and.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book brings together the fundamentals of brickwork and stonework, parts of the rich and broad discipline of Building Construction. Intended to serve as a useful educational tool for students and practitioners alike, the author presents a full examination of the two pivotal building materials; brick and stone, with detailed supportive illustrations. There is much valuable information provided on an extensive range of topics, including: mechanical and freehand drawing, the employment of brick in construction and varieties of stonework. The text is supplemented throughout with helpful diagrams and images, including actual examples of completed buildings and structures. The author also delves into the use of concrete building and materials used in building construction, including a chapter on metals. Altogether, this book is an expansive compilation of essential knowledge for anyone looking to excel in the field of building construction. If you have any interest in acquiring a deeper understanding of these topics, this book is sure to be an invaluable addition to your studies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333623043_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333623043
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