ENGLISH

Building design and construction handbook

By Frederick S. Merritt , Jonathan T. Ricketts

Book information

Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Year
2001
ISBN
007041999X, 9780070419995
LCC
TH151 .B825 2001
Open Library ID
OL6792773M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (15565699 bytes)
Edition
6th ed
Pages
1721\1721
Library
Kingdwarf
Time added
2010-01-07 06:59:20

Description

A where-would-you-be-without-it handbook covering every single important step in building design and construction, now updated to include key changes in design and construction practices. Surveys materials, structures, soil mechanics and foundations, building types, hardware, insulation, acoustics, plumbing, and more--all the material that will help architects, engineers, contractors, and others work better, faster, and smarter. Includes new design specifications; the latest developments in seismic and wind design criteria; new building systems and material; updated building codes throughout; NFPA requirements; and new wood material and codes.

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