Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 6th Edition |
Book Category:
Technology & Engineering > Construction > General
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Author:
Allen
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Binding:
Cloth
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ISBN 13:
9781118138915
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Price:
USD 135
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Publication Year:
2013
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Publisher Info
Maya Zurifeh,
John Wiley & Sons,The Atrium, Southern Gate,
West Sussex - PO19 8SQ,United Kingdom
Web: www.wiley.com Inquiry
Now in its?Sixth Edition, Fundamentals of Building Construction is an essential textbook that has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture,?construction management and?technology. The best-selling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frame, masonry bearing wall, steel frame, and reinforced concrete construction, the new edition includes new information on?building materials properties,?the latest on "pre-engineered" building components, sustainability issues, and reflects the latest building codes and standards. This new edition also includes access to the online Interactive Resource Center, containing animations, interactive exercises, and other learning resources tied to the book, included with all new, print copies or the Complete Access Pack. Most e-book versions do not include access to the Interactive Resource Center.Available separately,?Exercises in Building Construction 6E, supplements the text with 47 homework and laboratory assignments.