Building construction illustrated / Francis D. K. Ching.

By:

Ching, Francis D. K, 1943- [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2020Edition: Sixth editionDescription: 1 online resourceContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781119583189
9781119583165

Subject(s):

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Building construction illustratedDDC classification:

690 CHI 2020 23

LOC classification:

TH146

Online resources:

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Summary: "For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading illustrated guide to the principles of building construction. With rich illustrations and in-depth content, this book offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and engineering. This edition has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design, materials and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart façade systems, lighting sources, mass timber materials, and more. Through extraordinary illustration, renowned author Francis D.K. Ching offers all 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 updates in codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat. Ching communicates in a way that resonates with those just 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 readers will turn to time and again throughout their careers"-- Provided by publisher.

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Title notes ( 3 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Home library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds	Course reserves
Electronic Book		FIRST CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE	690 CHI 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	e-book		e00329		Diploma in Interior Design BA (Hons) Interior Architecture Design

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading illustrated guide to the principles of building construction. With rich illustrations and in-depth content, this book offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and engineering. This edition has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design, materials and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart façade systems, lighting sources, mass timber materials, and more. Through extraordinary illustration, renowned author Francis D.K. Ching offers all 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 updates in codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat. Ching communicates in a way that resonates with those just 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 readers will turn to time and again throughout their careers"-- Provided by publisher.

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