Building Construction Illustrated

5th Auflage
ISBN: 978-1-118-45834-1
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 480 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 274 mm, Gewicht: 1286 g

The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction,now with a 3D digital building model for interactive learning
For over three decades, Building Construction Illustratedhas offered an outstanding introduction to the principles ofbuilding construction. This new edition of the revered classicremains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information inFrancis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensiveapproach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlyingbuilding construction.
New to this edition are digital enhancements delivered as anonline companion to the print edition and also embedded in e-bookeditions. Features include a 3D model showing how buildingcomponents come together in a final project.
* llustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings thatpresent the state of the art in construction processes andmaterials
* Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge onsustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of newmaterials
* Contains archetypal drawings that offer clear inspiration fordesigners and drafters
* Reflects the 2012 International Building Codes and 2012 LEEDsystem
This new edition of Building Construction Illustratedremains as relevant as ever, with the most current knowledgepresented in a rich and comprehensive manner that does notdisappoint.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ching, Francis D. K.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
1 The Building Site
2 The Building
3 Foundation Systems
4 Floor Systems
5 Wall Systems
6 Roof Systems
7 Moisture & Thermal Protection
8 Doors & Windows
9 Special Construction
10 Finish Work
11 Mechanical & Electrical Systems'
12 Notes on Materials
A Appendix
Bibliography
Index

Über Autor(innen)

FRANCIS D.K. CHING is Professor Emeritus of Architectureat the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the bestsellingauthor and coauthor of numerous architecture and design books,including Architectural Graphics; Building Codes Illustrated;Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Visual Dictionary ofArchitecture; A Global History of Architecture; Building StructuresIllustrated; and Design Drawing. Mr. Ching's workshave been translated into more than eleven languages and arerecognized for their clear explanations and graphic presentationsof complex material.