Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods

Edward Allen, Jenny Lee, Joseph Iano,

ISBN 10: 0471509116 / ISBN 13: 9780471509110

Published by John Wiley & Sons March 1990, 1990

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An introduction to the art of building, it has been revised and updated to reflect changes in the industry. Describes the materials used since ancient times--wood, stone, brick and the techniques by which they are made into buildings today--before proceeding to structural steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete, float glass, extruded aluminum, advanced gypsum products, synthetic rubber compounds and plastics. Deals with whole systems of building including foundations, framing, roofing, interiors, electrical and mechanical systems. Each chapter contains a summary, list of key terms and concepts, review questions and references. Illustrated with over 300 line drawings and 700 photographs. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks. Seller Inventory # 300259

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Title: Fundamentals of Building Construction: ...

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons March 1990

Publication Date: 1990

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

This text introduces students to the major structural and non-structural systems of building in wide use today, and gives them the background they need to knowledgeably choose among building systems. For each system covered, Allen shows the evolutionary development, the properties of its major materials and the possibilities and limitations of the building method. Approximately 300 drawings and 700 photos enhance the discussions, and key progressions of construction operations are illustrated with sequential drawings or photos when possible. A set of black and white slides of illustrations from the text, and an instructor's manual with a script for the slides are available.