Building Design and Construction Handbook, 6th Edition ANNOTATION
This bestselling guide for every aspect of building design and construction has now been revised and updated. It includes significant changes in design and construction practices, especially building codes and structural material specifications. An invaluable handbook. Ilustrations and appendices included.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
A where-would-you-be-without-it handbook covering every single important step in building design and construction, now updated to include key changes in design and construction practices. Surveys materials, structures, soil mechanics and foundations, building types, hardware, insulation, acoustics, plumbing, and more—all the material that will help architects, engineers, contractors, and others work better, faster, and smarter. Includes new design specifications; the latest developments in seismic and wind design criteria; new building systems and material; updated building codes throughout; NFPA requirements; and new wood material and codes.
SYNOPSIS
THE ALL-IN-ONE DESIGN AND CONTRUCTION CLASSICKeep projects on time, on target, and up to code *Building professionals' favorite single-source reference *The most authoritative and comprehensive handbook available *Helps you work better, faster, and smarter *Covers newest materials, methods, systems, and specifications Find the answers you need quickly. Answering questions, simplifying planning, and cutting costs for more than 40 years, this classic resource places all mission-critical information within easy reach. Architects, engineers, and contractors open Building Design and Construction Handbook when they want: *Most effective and efficient methods and materials *Current building codes, NFPA requirements, and legal standards *Details and specifics on technical standards, systems, materials, theories, and procedures in related fields *Avoidance of construction halts, glitches, and change orders resulting from errors and omissions *Latest seismic and wind design criteria *Best methods in use today Data, design tips, and standards—all in one place
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
**** The fourth edition (1982) of this classic handbook is cited in Sheehy. Featuring simplified, more effective procedures for building better buildings, the fifth edition has been revised and updated to reflect the latest developments and advances in the field. More than 15 specialists in building design and construction have contributed material on their area of expertise. They emphasize fundamental principles and their practical applications, providing detailed coverage of every significant step in the planning, design, and construction of all types of buildings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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