Fundamentals Of Building Construction: Materials and Methods

Allen, Edward & Iano, Joseph

ISBN 10: 0471219037 / ISBN 13: 9780471219033

Published by J. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J., 2004

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The books text appears to be clean. Some shelf and corner wear to the books cover and corners. Binding is still in good condition. Scuffing, and rubbing to the books cover and corners. Remainder mark on the top and bottom of the books page block. Size: 29 cm. 900 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Architecture; Engineering, Industrial & Trades. ISBN: 0471219037. ISBN/EAN: 9780471219033. Dewey Code: 690 21. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561012597.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fundamentals Of Building Construction: Materials and Methods
• Publisher: J. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J.
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471219037
• ISBN 13: 9780471219033
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Edition Unstated.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture

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Synopsis

Now in its Fourth Edition, Fundamentals of Building Construction is an essential textbook that has been used by thou–sands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The best–selling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete, the new edition includes new coverage of green design and energy–efficient construction energies, and is based on the International Building Code(r).

About the Author

EDWARD ALLEN has taught for more than thirty years as a faculty member at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Yale University, and as an invited guest at institutions in the U.S., South America, Europe, and Asia. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. He has designed more than fifty constructed buildings and is the bestselling author of The Architect’s Studio Companion, Architectural Detailing, Fundamentals of Residential Construction, and Shaping Structures: Statics, all published by Wiley.

JOSEPH IANO has been Edward Allen’s illustrator, collaborator, and coauthor for more than twenty years. He is a registered architect whose experience includes professional practice, teaching design and technology in numerous schools of architecture, and work in the construction trades. Currently he heads a Seattle firm that provides technical consulting to architects and others in the design and construction industry.