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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods

 
Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods   Author: Edward Allen, Joseph Iano
By Wiley
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Product Description
Now in its Fifth Edition, this essential textbook has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The bestselling 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. New introductory material on the processes, organization, constraints, and choices in construction offers a better look at the management of construction. New sections covering the building envelope uncover the secrets to designing enclosures for thermal insulation, vapor retarders, air barriers, and moisture control. The Fifth Edition also features more axonometric detail drawings and revised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach and the latest IBC 2006, CSI MasterFormat, ASTM references, and LEED information.
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Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5 Positive Review , 2008-10-14
This book was incredibly helpful. It was just what I wanted and needed. It was in perfect condition. This book completely overviews, with detail, the many different areas of materials used in architecture and construction, from the past to the present. Very detailed and very accurate.

Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5 Fundamentals of Building Construction, 2008-10-12
The book was exactly as advertised and arrived in a timely manner. Excellent transaction.

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The book was so clean and brandnew. I received it so fast in less than a week in good shape.

Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5 Construction Methods & Materials, 2008-08-01
This is BY FAR one of the best and most thorough construction books I've seen to date. There are many drawings and pictures to show what is being talked about. Excellent book.

Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5 Basic Info, 2008-02-17
This book has alot of information in it both on the actual materials properties and production and on the structural methods and forms

Product Details
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 629
EAN: 9780470074688
ISBN: 047007468X
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1008
Publication Date: 2008-12-10
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley