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Architectural Construction Diagrams
Architectural Construction Diagrams
Description
Book Introduction
Building Construction Illustrated has been a leading visual guide to building construction principles for over 40 years.
This book is written by renowned author Francis D.
Featuring K. Ching's rich illustrations and in-depth content, it provides students and practicing professionals with the information they need to understand various concepts in residential and commercial architecture, building construction, and structural engineering.


This sixth edition has been comprehensively revised to reflect the latest developments in building design, materials, and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart façade methods, lighting sources, and large-scale timber.
It also provides new illustrations and updated information on sustainable and green buildings, insulation, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies.
As a respected industry standards guide, this book is more relevant than ever before, applying the latest regulations and standards requirements, including IBC, LEED, and CSI Master Formats.

index
Author's Preface
Translator's Preface

1.
building site
2.
architecture
3.
Basic system
4.
floor system
5.
Wall system
6.
roof system
7.
Protection from moisture and heat
8.
windows
9.
Special construction
10.
finishing work
11.
Equipment & Electrical Systems
12.
Materials-related notes

A.
supplement
References
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Publisher's Review
[Features of this book]
- Leading illustrations and explanations of architectural construction, written in the author's signature illustrative style.

- Added new content on resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart façade types and systems, lighting sources and methods, and mass timber, cross-laminated timber (CLT) and nail-laminated timber (NLT).

- Reflects the latest updates to building codes and standards requirements, including the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), LEED v4, and CSI Master Format 2018.

- Updated content on insulation, stairs, fireplaces and inserts, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies to reflect the latest updates on sustainability and green building.

The 6th edition of the Architectural Construction Drawings Collection is an excellent guide for students majoring in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior space design.
Ching conveys the core principles of architectural construction in a way that resonates with both beginners and those with experience seeking to brush up on the fundamentals.
This work will provide a guide that architects, engineers, construction managers, interior designers, and those practicing in these fields can rely on throughout their careers.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: January 11, 2021
- Page count, weight, size: 520 pages | 215*275*35mm
- ISBN13: 9788955924411
- ISBN10: 8955924410

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