Building construction illustrated. / Francis D. K. Ching. txt

Por:

Ching, Francis D. K, 1943-

Editor: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2025Edición: Seventh editionDescripción: various pages : ill. ; plans, ; 28 cmTipo de contenido:

text

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unmediaded

Tipo de soporte:

volume

ISBN:

9781394279272
1394279272

Tema(s):

Clasificación CDD:

23 690

Clasificación LoC:

TH146 C52 2025

Contenidos:

Building Construction Illustrated -- By Francis D.K Ching -- THE BUILDING SITE -- 1.02 Building in Context -- 1.03 Sustainability -- 1.04 Green Building -- 1.05 Green Building Standards -- 1.11 Resilient Design -- 1.12 The 2030 Challenge -- 1.13 Site Analysis -- 1.14 Soils -- 1.15 Soil Mechanics -- 1.16 Topography -- 1.18 Plant Materials -- 1.19 Trees -- 1.20 Solar Radiation -- 1.22 Passive Solar Design -- 1.24 Solar Shading -- 1.25 Daylighting -- 1.26 Precipitation -- 1.27 Site Drainage -- 1.28 Wind -- 1.29 Sound & Views -- 1.30 Regulatory Factors -- 1.31 Zoning Ordinances -- 1.32 Site Access & Circulation -- 1.33 Pedestrian Circulation -- 1.34 Vehicular Circulation -- 1.35 Vehicular Parking -- 1.36 Slope Protection -- 1.37 Retaining Walls -- 1.40 Paving -- 1.42 The Site Plan -- 1.44 Site Description -- 2 THE BUILDING -- 2.02 The Building -- 2.03 Building Systems -- 2.06 Building Green -- 2.08 Building Codes -- 2.10 Types of Construction -- 2.12 Occupancy Classification -- 2.13 Allowable Building Heights & Areas -- 2.14 Loads on Buildings -- 2.15 Wind Loads -- 2.16 Earthquake Loads -- 2.17 Structural Forces -- 2.18 Structural Equilibrium -- 2.19 Columns -- 2.20 Beams -- 2.21 Beam Spans -- 2.22 Trusses -- 2.23 Frames & Walls -- 2.24 Plate Structures -- 2.25 Structural Units -- 2.27 Structural Spans -- 2.28 Structural Grids -- 2.30 Lateral Stability -- 2.32 High-Rise Structures -- 2.33 Diagrids -- 2.35 Arches & Vaults -- 2.36 Domes -- 2.37 Shell Structures -- 2.38 Cable Structures -- 2.39 Membrane Structures -- 2.40 Joints & Connections -- 3 FOUNDATION SYSTEMS -- 3.02 Foundation Systems -- 3.04 Types of Foundation Systems -- 3.06 Underpinning -- 3.07 Excavation Support Systems -- 3.08 Shallow Foundations -- 3.09 Spread Footings -- 3.10 Foundation Walls -- 3.16 Column Footings -- 3.17 Foundations on Sloping Ground -- 3.18 Concrete Slabs on Grade -- 3.22 Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations -- 3.24 Pole Foundations -- 3.26 Deep Foundations -- 3.27 Pile Foundations -- 3.28 Caisson Foundations -- FLOOR SYSTEMS -- 4.02 Floor Systems -- 4.04 Concrete Beams -- 4.05 Concrete Slabs -- 4.08 Prestressed Concrete -- 4.10 Concrete Formwork & Shoring -- 4.11 Precast Concrete Floor Systems -- 4.12 Precast Concrete Units -- 4.13 Precast Concrete Connections -- 4.14 Structural Steel Framing 4.16 Steel Beams -- 4.17 Steel Beam Connections -- 4.19 Open-Web Steel Joists -- 4.20 Open-Web Joist Framing -- 4.22 Metal Decking -- 4.23 Light-Gauge Steel Joists -- 4.24 Light-Gauge Joist Framing -- 4.26 Wood Joists -- 4.28 Wood Joist Framing -- 4.32 Wood Subflooring -- 4.33 Prefabricated Joists & Trusses -- 4.35 Wood Beams -- 4.36 Wood Beam Supports -- 4.37 Wood Post-Beam Connections -- 4.38 Wood Plank-and-Beam Framing -- 4.40 Wood Decking -- 4.41 Mass Timber Floors -- 5 WALL SYSTEMS -- 5.02 Wall Systems -- 5.04 Concrete Columns -- 5.06 Concrete Walls -- 5.07 Concrete Formwork -- 5.09 Concrete Surfacing -- 5.10 Precast Concrete Walls -- 5.11 Precast Concrete Wall Panels & Columns -- 5.12 Precast Concrete Connections -- 5.13 Tilt-Up Construction -- 5.14 Masonry Walls -- 5.16 Unreinforced Masonry Walls -- 5.18 Reinforced Masonry Walls -- 5.19 Masonry Columns & Pilasters -- 5.20 Masonry Arches -- 5.21 Masonry Lintels -- 5.22 Expansion & Control Joints -- 5.23 Masonry Wall Sections -- 5.26 Masonry Bonding -- 5.28 Structural Clay Tile -- 5.29 Glass Block -- 5.31 Adobe Construction -- 5.32 Rammed-Earth Construction -- 5.33 Stone Masonry -- 5.35 Structural Steel Framing -- 5.37 Steel Columns -- 5.39 Light-Gauge Steel Studs -- 5.40 Light-Gauge Stud Framing -- 5.41 Balloon Framing -- 5.42 Platform Framing -- 5.43 Wood Stud Framing -- 5.46 Stud Wall Sheathing -- 5.47 Wood Columns -- 5.48 Wood Post-and-Beam Framing -- 5.49 Wood Post-Beam Connections -- 5.51 Mass Timber Construction -- 6 ROOF SYSTEMS -- 6.02 Roof Systems -- 6.03 Roof Slopes -- 6.04 Reinforced Concrete Roof Slabs 6.05 Precast Concrete Roof Systems -- 6.06 Structural Steel Roof Framing -- 6.07 Steel Rigid Frames -- 6.08 Steel Trusses -- 6.09 Truss Types -- 6.10 Space Frames -- 6.12 Open-Web Steel Joists -- 6.13 Open-Web Joist Framing -- 6.14 Metal Roof Decking -- 6.15 Cementitious Roof Planks -- 6.16 Rafter Framing -- 6.18 Light-Gauge Roof Framing -- 6.19 Wood Rafters -- 6.20 Wood Rafter Framing -- 6.23 Roof Sheathing -- 6.24 Wood Plank-and-Beam Framing -- 6.26 Wood Post-Beam Connections -- 6.28 Mass Timber Roofs -- 6.30 Wood Trusses -- 6.32 Wood Trussed Rafters -- 7 MOISTURE & THERMAL PROTECTION -- 7.02 Moisture & Thermal Protection -- 7.03 Underlayment for Shingle Roofing -- 7.04 Wood Shingles -- 7.05 Wood Shakes -- 7.06 Composition Shingles -- 7.07 Slate Shingles -- 7.08 Tile Roofing -- 7.09 Vegetative Roofing -- 7.10 Corrugated Metal Roofing -- 7.11 Sheet Metal Roofing -- 7.12 Photovoltaic Shingles -- 7.13 Flat Roof Assemblies -- 7.15 Built-Up Roofing Systems -- 7.16 Single-Ply Roofing Systems -- 7.18 Roof Drainage -- 7.19 Flashing -- 7.20 Roof Flashing -- 7.22 Flashing Roof Penetrations -- 7.23 Wall Flashing -- 7.24 Curtain Walls -- 7.27 Precast Concrete Panels -- 7.28 Masonry Veneer -- 7.30 Stone Veneer -- 7.31 Metal Cladding -- 7.32 Plywood Siding -- 7.33 Wood Shingle Siding -- 7.34 Horizontal Board Siding -- 7.35 Vertical Board Siding -- 7.36 Stucco -- 7.37 Stucco Details -- 7.38 Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems -- 7.39 High-Pressure Laminates -- 7.40 Thermal Insulation -- 7.41 Thermal Resistance of Building Materials -- 7.42 Insulating Materials -- 7.44 Insulating Roofs & Floors -- 7.45 Insulating Walls -- 7.46 Moisture Control -- 7.47 Vapor Retarders -- 7.49 Water-Resistive Barriers -- 7.50 Rainscreen Wall Systems -- 7.51 Air Barriers -- 7.52 Ventilation -- 7.54 Movement Joints -- 7.56 Joint Sealants -- 8 DOORS & WINDOWS -- 8.02 Doors & Windows -- 8.03 Doors & Doorways -- 8.04 Door Operation -- 8.05 Hollow Metal Doors -- 8.06 Hollow Metal Doorframes -- 8.08 Wood Flush Doors -- 8.09 Wood Rail & Stile Doors -- 8.10 Wood Doorframes -- 8.11 Sliding Glass Doors -- 8.12 Folding & Pocket Sliding Doors -- 8.13 Overhead & Coiling Doors -- 8.14 Glass Entrance Doors -- 8.15 Storefronts -- 8.16 Revolving Doors -- 8.17 Door Hardware -- 8.18 Door Hinges -- 8.19 Door Locksets -- 8.20 Panic Hardware & Closers -- 8.21 Weatherstripping & Thresholds -- 8.22 Window Elements -- 8.23 Window Operation -- 8.24 Metal Windows -- 8.26 Wood Windows -- 8.28 Glazing Systems -- 8.30 Insulating Glass -- 8.31 Safety Glazing -- 8.33 Glazed Curtain Walls -- 8.39 Double-Skin Facades -- 8.40 Smart Facades -- 8.42 Skylights -- 8.43 Skylight Details -- 8.44 Sunspaces -- 9 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION -- 9.02 Special Construction -- 9.03 Stair Design -- 9.04 Stair Requirements -- 9.06 Stair Plans -- 9.08 Wood Stairs -- 9.10 Concrete Stairs -- 9.11 Steel Stairs -- 9.12 Spiral Stairs -- 9.13 Ladders -- 9.14 Elevators -- 9.17 Escalators -- 9.18 Fireplaces -- 9.19 Fireplace Requirements -- 9.20 Masonry Chimneys -- 9.21 Prefabricated Fireplaces & Stoves -- 9.22 Kitchen Layouts -- 9.23 Kitchen Dimensions -- 9.24 Kitchen Cabinets -- 9.25 The Kitchen Space -- 9.26 Bathroom Layouts -- 9.27 Plumbing Fixtures -- 9.28 Accessible Fixtures -- 9.30 The Bathroom Space -- 10 FINISH WORK -- 10.02 Finish Work -- 10.03 Plaster -- 10.04 Plaster Lath & Accessories -- 10.05 Plaster Partition Systems -- 10.06 Plaster Details -- 10.07 Plaster over Masonry -- 10.08 Plaster Ceilings -- 10.09 Gypsum Board -- 10.10 Gypsum Board Application -- 10.11 Gypsum Board Details -- 10.12 Ceramic Tile -- 10.13 Ceramic Tile Application -- 10.14 Ceramic Tile Details -- 10.15 Terrazzo Flooring -- 10.16 Wood Flooring -- 10.17 Wood Flooring Installation -- 10.18 Stone Flooring -- 10.19 Resilient Flooring -- 10.20 Carpeting -- 10.22 Acoustical Ceiling Tiles -- 10.23 Suspended Acoustical Ceilings -- 10.26 Wood Joints -- 10.28 Wood Moldings & Trim -- 10.30 Wood Paneling -- 10.31 Plywood Veneer -- 10.32 Countertops -- 11 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS -- 11.02 Mechanical & Electrical Systems -- 11.03 Thermal Comfort -- 11.04 Comfort Zone -- 11.05 Psychrometric Charts -- 11.06 Heating & Cooling Systems -- 11.07 Alternative Energy Sources -- 11.09 Heating & Cooling Loads -- 11.10 Forced-Air Heating -- 11.11 Hot-Water Heating -- 11.12 Electric Heating -- 11.13 Radiant Heating -- 11.15 Active Solar Energy Systems -- 11.16 Cooling Systems -- 11.17 HVAC Systems -- 11.21 Air Distribution Outlets -- 11.22 Water Supply -- 11.23 Water Supply Systems -- 11.25 Fire-Protection Systems -- 11.26 Plumbing Fixtures -- 11.27 Sanitary Drainage Systems -- 11.29 Sewage Disposal Systems -- 11.30 Electric Power -- 11.31 Electrical Service -- 11.33 Electrical Circuits -- 11.34 Electrical Wiring -- 11.35 Access Flooring Systems -- 11.36 Electrical Outlets -- 11.37 Light -- 11.38 Light & Vision -- 11.39 Light Sources -- 11.43 Luminaires -- 11.44 Lighting -- 12 NOTES ON MATERIALS -- 12.02 Building Materials -- 12.03 Life-Cycle Assessment -- 12.04 Concrete -- 12.06 Masonry -- 12.08 Steel -- 12.09 Nonferrous Metals -- 12.10 Stone -- 12.11 Wood -- 12.13 Lumber -- 12.14 Wood Panel Products -- 12.15 Mass Timber Products -- 12.17 Plastics -- 12.18 Glass -- 12.19 Glass Products -- 12.20 Nails -- 12.21 Screws & Bolts -- 12.22 Miscellaneous Fastenings -- 12.23 Paints & Coatings -- Appendix: A.02 Human Dimensions -- A.03 ADA Accessibility Guidelines -- A.04 Furniture Dimensions -- A.06 Building Live Loads -- A.07 Weights of Materials -- A.08 Metric Conversion Factors -- A.10 Means of Egress -- A.12 Fire-Rated Construction -- A.14 Acoustics -- A.18 Graphic Material Symbols -- A.19 CSI MasterFormat -- A.23 Uniformat II A.26 LEED Green Building Rating System -- A.27 Professional & Trade Associations -- A.30 Bibliography --

Resumen: "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"--

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The leading introduction to the principles and processes of building construction returns

Building construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution. It's an evolving field, with new technologies continuously being brought to bear and new sustainable practices emerging every day. For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has served as the leading introduction to building construction for all professionals involved in the process, from architects to interior designers. Richly illustrated and incorporating the latest advancements and best practices, it remains the essential volume for students and working professionals alike.

Readers of the seventh edition of Building Construction Illustrated will also find:

New or expanded coverage of resilient design, building systems, new finish materials, and more The latest updates to codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat In-depth yet accessible treatment appropriate for all levels of prior knowledge

Building Construction Illustrated is ideal for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design, as well as practicing professionals across the building trades.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Building Construction Illustrated --
By Francis D.K Ching --
THE BUILDING SITE --
1.02 Building in Context --
1.03 Sustainability --
1.04 Green Building --
1.05 Green Building Standards --
1.11 Resilient Design --
1.12 The 2030 Challenge --
1.13 Site Analysis --
1.14 Soils --
1.15 Soil Mechanics --
1.16 Topography --
1.18 Plant Materials --
1.19 Trees --
1.20 Solar Radiation --
1.22 Passive Solar Design --
1.24 Solar Shading --
1.25 Daylighting --
1.26 Precipitation --
1.27 Site Drainage --
1.28 Wind --
1.29 Sound & Views --
1.30 Regulatory Factors --
1.31 Zoning Ordinances --
1.32 Site Access & Circulation --
1.33 Pedestrian Circulation --
1.34 Vehicular Circulation --
1.35 Vehicular Parking --
1.36 Slope Protection --
1.37 Retaining Walls --
1.40 Paving --
1.42 The Site Plan --
1.44 Site Description --
2 THE BUILDING --
2.02 The Building --
2.03 Building Systems --
2.06 Building Green --
2.08 Building Codes --
2.10 Types of Construction --
2.12 Occupancy Classification --
2.13 Allowable Building Heights & Areas --
2.14 Loads on Buildings --
2.15 Wind Loads --
2.16 Earthquake Loads --
2.17 Structural Forces --
2.18 Structural Equilibrium --
2.19 Columns --
2.20 Beams --
2.21 Beam Spans --
2.22 Trusses --
2.23 Frames & Walls --
2.24 Plate Structures --
2.25 Structural Units --
2.27 Structural Spans --
2.28 Structural Grids --
2.30 Lateral Stability --
2.32 High-Rise Structures --
2.33 Diagrids --
2.35 Arches & Vaults --
2.36 Domes --
2.37 Shell Structures --
2.38 Cable Structures --
2.39 Membrane Structures --
2.40 Joints & Connections --
3 FOUNDATION SYSTEMS --
3.02 Foundation Systems --
3.04 Types of Foundation Systems --
3.06 Underpinning --
3.07 Excavation Support Systems --
3.08 Shallow Foundations --
3.09 Spread Footings --
3.10 Foundation Walls --
3.16 Column Footings --
3.17 Foundations on Sloping Ground --
3.18 Concrete Slabs on Grade --
3.22 Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations --
3.24 Pole Foundations --
3.26 Deep Foundations --
3.27 Pile Foundations --
3.28 Caisson Foundations --
FLOOR SYSTEMS --
4.02 Floor Systems --
4.04 Concrete Beams --
4.05 Concrete Slabs --
4.08 Prestressed Concrete --
4.10 Concrete Formwork & Shoring --

4.11 Precast Concrete Floor Systems --
4.12 Precast Concrete Units --
4.13 Precast Concrete Connections --
4.14 Structural Steel Framing
4.16 Steel Beams --
4.17 Steel Beam Connections --
4.19 Open-Web Steel Joists --
4.20 Open-Web Joist Framing --
4.22 Metal Decking --
4.23 Light-Gauge Steel Joists --
4.24 Light-Gauge Joist Framing --
4.26 Wood Joists --
4.28 Wood Joist Framing --
4.32 Wood Subflooring --
4.33 Prefabricated Joists & Trusses --
4.35 Wood Beams --
4.36 Wood Beam Supports --
4.37 Wood Post-Beam Connections --
4.38 Wood Plank-and-Beam Framing --
4.40 Wood Decking --
4.41 Mass Timber Floors --

5 WALL SYSTEMS --
5.02 Wall Systems --
5.04 Concrete Columns --
5.06 Concrete Walls --
5.07 Concrete Formwork --
5.09 Concrete Surfacing --
5.10 Precast Concrete Walls --
5.11 Precast Concrete Wall Panels & Columns --
5.12 Precast Concrete Connections --
5.13 Tilt-Up Construction --
5.14 Masonry Walls --
5.16 Unreinforced Masonry Walls --
5.18 Reinforced Masonry Walls --
5.19 Masonry Columns & Pilasters --
5.20 Masonry Arches --
5.21 Masonry Lintels --
5.22 Expansion & Control Joints --
5.23 Masonry Wall Sections --
5.26 Masonry Bonding --
5.28 Structural Clay Tile --
5.29 Glass Block --
5.31 Adobe Construction --
5.32 Rammed-Earth Construction --
5.33 Stone Masonry --
5.35 Structural Steel Framing --
5.37 Steel Columns --
5.39 Light-Gauge Steel Studs --
5.40 Light-Gauge Stud Framing --
5.41 Balloon Framing --
5.42 Platform Framing --
5.43 Wood Stud Framing --
5.46 Stud Wall Sheathing --
5.47 Wood Columns --
5.48 Wood Post-and-Beam Framing --
5.49 Wood Post-Beam Connections --
5.51 Mass Timber Construction --
6 ROOF SYSTEMS --
6.02 Roof Systems --
6.03 Roof Slopes --
6.04 Reinforced Concrete Roof Slabs
6.05 Precast Concrete Roof Systems --
6.06 Structural Steel Roof Framing --
6.07 Steel Rigid Frames --
6.08 Steel Trusses --
6.09 Truss Types --
6.10 Space Frames --
6.12 Open-Web Steel Joists --
6.13 Open-Web Joist Framing --
6.14 Metal Roof Decking --
6.15 Cementitious Roof Planks --
6.16 Rafter Framing --
6.18 Light-Gauge Roof Framing --
6.19 Wood Rafters --
6.20 Wood Rafter Framing --
6.23 Roof Sheathing --
6.24 Wood Plank-and-Beam Framing --
6.26 Wood Post-Beam Connections --
6.28 Mass Timber Roofs --
6.30 Wood Trusses --
6.32 Wood Trussed Rafters --
7 MOISTURE & THERMAL
PROTECTION --
7.02 Moisture & Thermal Protection --
7.03 Underlayment for Shingle Roofing --
7.04 Wood Shingles --
7.05 Wood Shakes --
7.06 Composition Shingles --
7.07 Slate Shingles --
7.08 Tile Roofing --
7.09 Vegetative Roofing --
7.10 Corrugated Metal Roofing --
7.11 Sheet Metal Roofing --
7.12 Photovoltaic Shingles --
7.13 Flat Roof Assemblies --
7.15 Built-Up Roofing Systems --
7.16 Single-Ply Roofing Systems --
7.18 Roof Drainage --
7.19 Flashing --
7.20 Roof Flashing --
7.22 Flashing Roof Penetrations --
7.23 Wall Flashing --
7.24 Curtain Walls --
7.27 Precast Concrete Panels --
7.28 Masonry Veneer --
7.30 Stone Veneer --
7.31 Metal Cladding --
7.32 Plywood Siding --
7.33 Wood Shingle Siding --
7.34 Horizontal Board Siding --
7.35 Vertical Board Siding --
7.36 Stucco --
7.37 Stucco Details --
7.38 Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems --
7.39 High-Pressure Laminates --
7.40 Thermal Insulation --
7.41 Thermal Resistance of Building Materials --
7.42 Insulating Materials --
7.44 Insulating Roofs & Floors --
7.45 Insulating Walls --
7.46 Moisture Control --
7.47 Vapor Retarders --
7.49 Water-Resistive Barriers --
7.50 Rainscreen Wall Systems --
7.51 Air Barriers --
7.52 Ventilation --
7.54 Movement Joints --
7.56 Joint Sealants --

8 DOORS & WINDOWS --
8.02 Doors & Windows --
8.03 Doors & Doorways --
8.04 Door Operation --
8.05 Hollow Metal Doors --
8.06 Hollow Metal Doorframes --
8.08 Wood Flush Doors --
8.09 Wood Rail & Stile Doors --
8.10 Wood Doorframes --
8.11 Sliding Glass Doors --
8.12 Folding & Pocket Sliding Doors --
8.13 Overhead & Coiling Doors --
8.14 Glass Entrance Doors --
8.15 Storefronts --
8.16 Revolving Doors --
8.17 Door Hardware --
8.18 Door Hinges --
8.19 Door Locksets --
8.20 Panic Hardware & Closers --
8.21 Weatherstripping & Thresholds --
8.22 Window Elements --
8.23 Window Operation --
8.24 Metal Windows --
8.26 Wood Windows --
8.28 Glazing Systems --
8.30 Insulating Glass --
8.31 Safety Glazing --
8.33 Glazed Curtain Walls --
8.39 Double-Skin Facades --
8.40 Smart Facades --
8.42 Skylights --
8.43 Skylight Details --
8.44 Sunspaces --

9 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION --
9.02 Special Construction --
9.03 Stair Design --
9.04 Stair Requirements --
9.06 Stair Plans --
9.08 Wood Stairs --
9.10 Concrete Stairs --
9.11 Steel Stairs --
9.12 Spiral Stairs --
9.13 Ladders --
9.14 Elevators --
9.17 Escalators --
9.18 Fireplaces --
9.19 Fireplace Requirements --
9.20 Masonry Chimneys --
9.21 Prefabricated Fireplaces & Stoves --
9.22 Kitchen Layouts --
9.23 Kitchen Dimensions --
9.24 Kitchen Cabinets --
9.25 The Kitchen Space --
9.26 Bathroom Layouts --
9.27 Plumbing Fixtures --
9.28 Accessible Fixtures --
9.30 The Bathroom Space --
10 FINISH WORK --
10.02 Finish Work --
10.03 Plaster --
10.04 Plaster Lath & Accessories --
10.05 Plaster Partition Systems --
10.06 Plaster Details --
10.07 Plaster over Masonry --
10.08 Plaster Ceilings --
10.09 Gypsum Board --
10.10 Gypsum Board Application --
10.11 Gypsum Board Details --
10.12 Ceramic Tile --
10.13 Ceramic Tile Application --
10.14 Ceramic Tile Details --
10.15 Terrazzo Flooring --
10.16 Wood Flooring --
10.17 Wood Flooring Installation --
10.18 Stone Flooring --
10.19 Resilient Flooring --
10.20 Carpeting --
10.22 Acoustical Ceiling Tiles --
10.23 Suspended Acoustical Ceilings --
10.26 Wood Joints --
10.28 Wood Moldings & Trim --
10.30 Wood Paneling --
10.31 Plywood Veneer --
10.32 Countertops --
11 MECHANICAL &
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS --
11.02 Mechanical & Electrical Systems --
11.03 Thermal Comfort --
11.04 Comfort Zone --
11.05 Psychrometric Charts --
11.06 Heating & Cooling Systems --
11.07 Alternative Energy Sources --
11.09 Heating & Cooling Loads --
11.10 Forced-Air Heating --
11.11 Hot-Water Heating --
11.12 Electric Heating --
11.13 Radiant Heating --
11.15 Active Solar Energy Systems --
11.16 Cooling Systems --
11.17 HVAC Systems --
11.21 Air Distribution Outlets --
11.22 Water Supply --
11.23 Water Supply Systems --
11.25 Fire-Protection Systems --
11.26 Plumbing Fixtures --
11.27 Sanitary Drainage Systems --
11.29 Sewage Disposal Systems --
11.30 Electric Power --
11.31 Electrical Service --
11.33 Electrical Circuits --
11.34 Electrical Wiring --
11.35 Access Flooring Systems --
11.36 Electrical Outlets --
11.37 Light --
11.38 Light & Vision --
11.39 Light Sources --
11.43 Luminaires --
11.44 Lighting --
12 NOTES ON MATERIALS --
12.02 Building Materials --
12.03 Life-Cycle Assessment --
12.04 Concrete --
12.06 Masonry --
12.08 Steel --
12.09 Nonferrous Metals --
12.10 Stone --
12.11 Wood --
12.13 Lumber --
12.14 Wood Panel Products --
12.15 Mass Timber Products --
12.17 Plastics --
12.18 Glass --
12.19 Glass Products --
12.20 Nails --
12.21 Screws & Bolts --
12.22 Miscellaneous Fastenings --
12.23 Paints & Coatings --

Appendix:
A.02 Human Dimensions --
A.03 ADA Accessibility Guidelines --
A.04 Furniture Dimensions --
A.06 Building Live Loads --
A.07 Weights of Materials --
A.08 Metric Conversion Factors --
A.10 Means of Egress --
A.12 Fire-Rated Construction --
A.14 Acoustics --
A.18 Graphic Material Symbols --
A.19 CSI MasterFormat --
A.23 Uniformat II
A.26 LEED Green Building Rating System --
A.27 Professional & Trade Associations --
A.30 Bibliography --

"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"--

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Preface
1 The Building Site
2 The Building
3 Foundation Systems
4 Floor Systems
5 Wall Systems
6 Roof Systems
7 Moisture & Thermal Protection
8 Doors & Windows
9 Special Construction
10 Finish Work
11 Mechanical & Electrical Systems
12 Notes on Materials
A Appendix
Index

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Francis D.K. Ching graduated cum laude with a five-year professional degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1966. His accomplishments included instructing at Ohio University and Cornish College of the Arts, teaching as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and lecturing at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was a visiting scholar at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. He has been a professor of architecture at the University of Washington since 1992.

Ching's published works including Architecture: Form, Space, & Order, A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, and Interior Design Illustrated, focus on clarifying and communicating architectural element, principles, and relationships. Ching earned a Citation for Excellence in International Book Publishing in 1992, and two years later he was honored with the Graham Foundation Grant to develop a two-volume reader for Design Drawing.

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BIBTEX Dublin Core ISBD MARC (no-Unicode/MARC-8) MARC (Unicode/UTF-8) MARC (Unicode/UTF-8, Estándar) MARCXML MODS (XML) RIS
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