Building Construction Illustrated

The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information. For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever-providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or technique. Read more... Building Construction Illustrated; CONTENTS; 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 The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever-providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter. Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full under-standing of how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions. Complete with more than 1,000 illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. Illustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materials Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials Archetypal drawings offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters Reflects the most current building codes and CSI Master Format numbering scheme With its comprehensive and lucid presentation of everything from foundations and floor systems to finish work, Building Construction Illustrated, Fourth Edition equips students and professionals in all areas of architecture and construction with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter in building planning, design, and construction. The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices. Building Construction Illustrated......Page 1 CONTENTS......Page 7 Preface......Page 9 1 THE BUILDING SITE......Page 11 2 THE BUILDING......Page 49 3 FOUNDATION SYSTEMS......Page 79 4 FLOOR SYSTEMS......Page 105 5 WALL SYSTEMS......Page 145 6 ROOF SYSTEMS......Page 195 7 MOISTURE & THERMAL PROTECTION......Page 225 8 DOORS & WINDOWS......Page 275 9 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION......Page 311 10 FINISH WORK......Page 341 11 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS......Page 371 12 NOTES ON MATERIALS......Page 413 A APPENDIX......Page 435 Bibliography......Page 469 Index......Page 471 To construct a building, architects and other industry professionals must be familiar with the materials and choices available to them. This book takes into account recent advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements.