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Title:
Fundamentals of building construction : materials and methods
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Publication Information:
New York : Wiley, 1985
ISBN:
9780471799764
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Summary
Summary
Designed for an introductory survey course in building construction, this text deals with the common materials of building and the methods by which they are incorporated into buildings. Written by a former MIT architectural member, it features clear, direct writing and simple, local organization based on the well-known CSI format. The book covers all of the most common construction systems and materials, including light wood frame, masonry bearing wall, steel frame, and reinforced concrete. Included are over 400 line drawings and 300 photographs.
Table of Contents
Making Buildings |
Foundations |
Wood |
Heavy Timber Frame Construction |
Wood Light Frame Construction |
Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction |
Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction |
Brick Masonry |
Stone and Concrete Masonry |
Masonry Loadbearing Wall Construction |
Steel Frame Construction |
Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction |
Concrete Construction |
Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems |
Precast Concrete Framing Systems |
Roofing |
Glass and Glazing |
Windows and Doors |
Designing Cladding Systems |
Cladding with Masonry and Concrete |
Cladding with Metal and Glass |
Selecting Interior Finishes |
Interior Walls and Partitions |
Finish Ceilings and Floors |
Appendix |
Glossary |
Index |