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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods


Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods

Binding: Hardcover
Author: Edward Allen
Manufacturer: Wiley
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Average Rating: 4.5
Total Customer Reviews: 29
List Price: $110.00
Our Price: $86.75
Sales Rank: 26800

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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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Product Review Summary: Excellent Reference Book

This book is an excellent reference source. The pictures could stand an update - color would be nice. The techniques and procedures are explained in clear language; not overly technical.

Product Review Summary: Good transaction

Excellent condition, excellent transaction. Shipping was a little long but was expected. Definitely worthy of future transactions. Thanks.

Product Review Summary: Truly Brilliant

Construction Management student, part of the course and I actually find myself reading the book out of interest not purely assignment. I recommend this book to anyone from a pure enthusiast to a professional. Great definitions, fantastic illustrations and a overall, a great read!

Product Review Summary: Late Shipment

Book was in excillent condition, service was a bit behind schedule, Amazon took care of situation imediatly.

Product Review Summary: Good book. Very descriptive.

The book is very detailed and you don't need to already have construction experience to understand what is being said.

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