Building Construction Illustrated
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (704 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00JRYDAIY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 117 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the Back CoverThe classic visual guide to core principles of building construction, now with a Companion Web SiteBuilding Construction Illustrated is the go-to resource for answers to questions about the basic concepts underlying every construction project. Ching’s signature style that blends in-depth content and extraordinary illustration. With rich illustrations and detailed discussions of building concepts, this book gives you the knowledge you need to succeed in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering.This new edition of the revered industry standard remains as relevant as ever—providing the latest information i
Mike B. said Kindle Edition has un-readable illustrations. It's a great book, but please avoid the Kindle edition (like others have said) until they re-scan the book. The images (which are 80% of this book) are very very pixelated and on top of the low resolution scan, they are super compressed with tons of JPEG artifacts making the text difficult to read and sometimes impossible.. Not very good at all B. Starkey Not very good at all. Missing notations on many graphics. Word and picture placement change when turning pages. The amount of trouble I went through to get this digital copy purchased, I expected more.. Font is Horrible Gillian Stoval-Colon The writing/font in this book is extremely hard to read. Very frustrating. This book was selected by my college professor & is very hard to study from. The illustrations/diagrams are good though.
Ching’s works have been translated into more than eleven languages and are recognized for their clear explanations and graphic presentations of complex material.. CHING is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the bestselling author and coauthor of numerous archi
This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Features include a 3D model showing how building components come together in a final project.llustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materialsUpdated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materialsContains archetypal drawings that offer clear inspiration for designers and draftersReflects the 2012 International Building Codes and 2012 LEED systemThis new edition of Building Construction Illustrated remains as relevant as ever, with the most current knowledge presented in a rich and comprehensive manner that does not disappoint.. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction.New to this edition are digital enhancements delivered as an online companion to the print edition and also embedded in e-book editions. The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with a 3D digital building model for interactiv