Fundamentals of building construction materials and methods

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Allen, Edward, 1938- (-)
Other Authors: Iano, Joseph
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley c2009.
Edition:5th ed
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Summary: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 unco
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1010 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781280588853
9786613618689
9780470941393