| Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods |  | Author: Edward Allen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 342
ISBN: 0471011568
EAN: 9780471011569
ASIN: 0471011568
Publication Date: January 1986
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Product Description
Now in its Fifth Edition, this essential textbook has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction, emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete. New introductory material on the processes, organization, constraints, and choices in construction offers a better look at the management of construction. New sections covering the building envelope uncover the secrets to designing enclosures for thermal insulation, vapor retarders, air barriers, and moisture control. The Fifth Edition also features more axonometric detail drawings and revised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach and the latest IBC 2006, CSI MasterFormat, ASTM references, and LEED information.
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 Positive Review October 14, 2008
This book was incredibly helpful. It was just what I wanted and needed. It was in perfect condition. This book completely overviews, with detail, the many different areas of materials used in architecture and construction, from the past to the present. Very detailed and very accurate.
Fundamentals of Building Construction October 12, 2008
The book was exactly as advertised and arrived in a timely manner. Excellent transaction.
Grate October 9, 2008
The book was so clean and brandnew. I received it so fast in less than a week in good shape.
Construction Methods & Materials August 1, 2008
This is BY FAR one of the best and most thorough construction books I've seen to date. There are many drawings and pictures to show what is being talked about. Excellent book.
 Basic Info February 17, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book has alot of information in it both on the actual materials properties and production and on the structural methods and forms
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