About this title: This is 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 ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780471358985ISBN:0471358983
Description: Good. Books have varying amounts of wear and highlighting. Usually ships within 24 hours in quality packaging. Satisfaction guaranteed. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold, Florence, Kentucky, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780442215323ISBN:0442215320
Description: Good in n/a jacket. Tall softcover. Sound & good copy, light to moderate shelf/reading wear. May not be available for international shipment due to weight/size. read more
Edition: 2nd Ed, 5th pt
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: VAN NOSTRAND REINHOLD
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780442234980ISBN:0442234988
Description: Good- Ca 11" tall; b/w ils; cover is soiled; satin top edge first 1/4; fore edge is b umped; dark stains back few pp ISBN: 0442234988. read more
Edition: Second Edition, Fifth Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, Somerset, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780471288855ISBN:0471288853
Description: Very Good Minus. Divided into 12 sections + appendix in one volume. Text has some highlighting and margin notes. All Books Are Graded by American Booksellers Association Standards. 0471288853. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. / Litton Educational Publishing, London, Etc.
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780442215323ISBN:0442215320
Description: Good. Book. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. 5th printing. Few pages loose, but seem to all be present. Extra shipping required. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780442215323ISBN:0442215320
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. No marks of any kind in text. Slight edgewear. Not remaindered. Clean copy. All books personally graded by seller. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 6 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York
ISBN-13:9780442215323ISBN:0442215320
Description: Very Good. HB, tall folio, very good except for some soiling to the white cover, no dust cover. Each section is individually paginated plus index, 14 appendices and bibliography. An architect's guide to building including sections on materials, structure, construction, comstruction assembly, general factors, the building site, foundations, floors, walls, roofs, doors & windows, mosture & thermal protection, finish work, and mechanical & electrical systems. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780442215323ISBN:0442215320
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Binding: Oversized Trade Folio
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., Florence, Kentucky, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780442215323ISBN:0442215320
Description: Very Good. This is a practical introduction to the basic principles of building construction that illustrates how a building goes together, describes its major pysical components, and presents the material option available to the designer and builder and the factors to be considered in their selection. Cover shows slight scuffs on spine. Book is clean and tight. read more
"i learned that an I beam is actually a W Beam. The W stands for WIDE and it refers to the size of the FLANGE. The W Beam flange is wider that the original steel S Beam.
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