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Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition (Paperback, 6th Edition) Loot Price: R1,730
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Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition (Paperback, 6th Edition): F.D.K. Ching

Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition (Paperback, 6th Edition)

F.D.K. Ching

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The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with rich illustrations and in-depth content by renowned author Francis D.K. Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering. This Sixth Edition of Building Construction Illustrated has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design, materials, and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart facade systems, lighting sources, mass timber materials, and more. It features new illustrations and updated information on sustainability and green building, insulation materials, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. This respected, industry standard guide remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest in codes and standards requirements, including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat. This Sixth Edition: The leading illustrated guide to building construction fundamentals, written and detailed in Frank Ching's signature, illustrative style Includes all new sections on resilient design; diagrids; modular foundation systems; smart facade types and systems; lighting sources and systems; and mass timber materials, cross laminated timber (CLT) and nail laminated timber (NLT) Revised to reflect that latest updates in codes and standards requirements: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), LEED v4, and CSI MasterFormat 2018 Includes updated information on sustainability and green building; insulation materials; stair uses; stoves and inserts; and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition is an excellent book for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design programs. Ching communicates these core principles of building construction in a way that resonates with those beginning their education and those well into their careers looking to brush up on the basics. Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable, lifelong guide that practicing architects, engineers, construction managers, and interior designers, will turn to time and again throughout their careers.

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Imprint: John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin: United States
Release date: March 2020
First published: 2019
Authors: F.D.K. Ching
Dimensions: 280 x 214 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 512
Edition: 6th Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-119-58308-0
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Architectural structure & design
Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > General
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LSN: 1-119-58308-X
Barcode: 9781119583080

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