02885nam a22003257a 4500003000600000005001700006008004100023020002600064020003100090020004900121020001500170040003400185050002000219082001200239100003300251245006700284250001900351264004100370300004500411336002600456337002800482338002700510504005100537505034500588520131700933588010302250650001402353650002402367776016802391pucpr20200227122536.0190718s2020    njuae   ob    001 0 eng    a9781119583189q(epub)  a9781119583165q(adobe pdf)  a9781119583080q(paperback : acid-free paper)  a1119583187  apucprbengcpucprdpucprerda00aTH146bC52 201900223a6901 aChing, Francis D. K.,d1943-10aBuilding construction illustrated /cFrancis D. K. Ching.htxt  aSixth edition. 1aHoboken, New Jersey :bWiley,c2019.  avarious pagesbill.; plansc28 cm.fbook  2rdacontentatextbtxt  2rdamediaaunmediadedbn  2rdacarrieravolumebnc  aIncludes bibliographical references and index.  aPrevious edition issued in print: 2014.

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

Bibliography

Index  a"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"--  aDescription based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. 0aBuilding. 0aHouse construction.08iPrint version:aChing, Francis D. K., 1943-tBuilding construction illustratedbSixth edition.dHoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2020.z9781119583080w(DLC) 2019031008