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Fundamentals of building construction : materials and methods
Title:
Fundamentals of building construction : materials and methods
Author:
Allen, Edward, 1938-
ISBN:
9780471219033
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Edition:
4th ed.
Publication Information:
Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley & Sons, c2004.
Physical Description:
xii, 900 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Contents:
Making buildings -- Foundations -- Wood -- Heavy timber frame construction -- Wood light frame construction -- Exterior finishes for wood light frame construction -- Interior finishes for wood light frame construction -- Brick masonry -- Stone and concrete masonry -- Masonry loadbearing wall construction -- Steel frame construction -- Light gauge steel frame construction -- Concrete construction -- Sitecast concrete framing systems -- Precast concrete framing systems -- Roofing -- Glass and glazing -- Windows and doors -- Designing cladding systems -- Cladding with masonry and concrete -- Cladding with metal and glass -- Selecting interior finishes -- Interior walls and partitions -- Finish ceilings and floors.
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