ISBN: 0132148692 | 2012 | 976 pages | PDF | 90,4 MB
The science of building construction and design is evolving more
quickly than ever before. The second edition of this outstanding text
builds on the previous version. It incorporates the latest updates
available, features hundreds of new pieces of artwork, and is now in
FULL COLOR! Written by an author team with decades of experience in
architecture, building construction, engineering, and teaching, Building
Construction: Principles, Materials & Systems 2nd Edition is a
comprehensive and fully illustrated introduction to construction methods
and materials.
Continuing on with the books unique organization, Principles of
Construction are covered in Part One and Materials and Systems of
Construction are covered in Part Two. Emphasizing a visual approach to
learning, it includes more than 1,400 original illustrations and an
extra large trim size (9¡± x 12¡±) that provides an open and inviting
layout that readers are sure to appreciate.