Designed for an introductory survey course in building construction, this text deals with the common materials of building and the methods by which they are incorporated into buildings. Written by a former MIT architectural member, it features clear, direct writing and simple, local organization based on the well-known CSI format. The book covers all of the most common construction systems and materials, including light wood frame, masonry bearing wall, steel frame, and reinforced concrete. Included are over 400 line drawings and 300 photographs.

Fundamentals Of Building Construction

Allen, Edward

Edward Allen

Joseph Iano

Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

THE #1 REFERENCE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION--UPDATED FROM THE GROUND UP&nbsp; Edward Allen and Joseph Iano's Fundamentals of Building Construction has been the go-to reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over thirty years. The materials and methods described in this new Seventh Edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advancements in the industry. Carefully selected and logically arranged topics--ranging from basic building methods to the principles of structure and enclosure--help readers gain a working knowledge of the field in an enjoyable, easy-to-understand manner. All major construction systems, including light wood frame, mass timber, masonry, steel frame, light gauge steel, and reinforced concrete construction, are addressed. Now in its&nbsp;Seventh Edition, Fundamentals of Building Construction contains substantial revisions and updates. New illustrations and photographs reflect the latest practices and developments in the industry. Revised chapters address exterior wall systems and high-performance buildings, an updated and comprehensive discussion of building enclosure science, evolving tools for assessing environmental and health impacts of building materials, and more. New and exciting developments in mass timber construction are also included.&nbsp; This Seventh Edition includes: <ul> <li>125 new or updated illustrations and photographs, as well as 40 new photorealistic renderings</li> <li>The latest in construction project delivery methods, construction scheduling, and trends in information technology affecting building design and construction</li> <li>Updated discussion of the latest LEED and Living Building Challenge sustainability standards along with expanded coverage of new methods for assessing the environmental impacts of materials and buildings</li> <li>Expanded coverage of mass timber materials, fire resistance of mass timber, and the design and construction of tall wood buildings</li> <li>Revised end-of-chapter sections, including references, websites, key terminology, review questions, and exercises</li> <li>Fully-updated collection of best-in-class ancillary materials: PowerPoint lecture slides, Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, Interactive Exercises, and more</li> <li>Companion book, Exercises in Building Construction, available in print and eBook format</li> </ul> For the nuts and bolts on building construction practices and materials, Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 7th Edition lays the foundation that every architect and construction professional needs to build a successful career.&nbsp;

Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods

Wiley

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Fundamentals Of Building Construction

Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods