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Fundamentals
of Building Construction : Materials and Methods
- Hardcover - 816 pages 3rd edition (November 1998)
by Edward Allen, et al
Concerned
primarily with the technologies of construction
materials; what the materials are, how they are
produced, what their properties are, and how they
are crafted into buildings; this textbook for
architecture, engineering, and construction
technology students covers newly introduced building
products, as well as older products that have
assumed new and more important roles.
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Building
the Empire State - Hardcover - 160
pages 1 Ed edition (July 1998) by Carol Willis
(Editor), Donald Friedman (Editor), skyscraper
Constructed
in 11 months, the Empire State Building was a marvel
of modern engineering. Its frame rose more than a
story a day--no comparable building since has
managed that rate of ascent. In "Building the
Empire State", a rediscovered 1930s notebook
charts the construction of this crowning
achievement.
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Blueprint
Reading for Construction
- Paperback - 200 pages Package
edition (January 1998) by James A. S. Fatzinger
Based
on the author's extensive practical experience in
construction as a crew member in the field (as
contractor and a professional estimator). This
introduction book to blueprint reading covers all
types of blueprints including civil, architectural,
structural, mechanical (plumbing and HVAC), and
electrical — with a focus on present-day
construction materials and logical sequencing of
construction procedures and methods.
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Fundamentals
of Building Construction : Materials and Methods
- Hardcover - 803 pages 2nd edition
(May 1990) by Edward Allen, Joseph Iano
(Illustrator)
An
introduction to the art of building, it has been
revised and updated to reflect changes in the
industry. Describes the materials used since ancient
times--wood, stone, brick and the techniques by
which they are made into buildings today--before
proceeding to structural steel, reinforced and
prestressed concrete, float glass, extruded
aluminum, advanced gypsum products, synthetic rubber
compounds and plastics. Each chapter contains a
summary, list of key terms and concepts, review
questions and references. Illustrated with over 300
line drawings and 700 photographs.
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Construction
Planning, Equipment, and Methods (McGraw-Hill Series
in Construction Engineering and Project Management)
- Hardcover 5th edition (November
1995) by Robert L. Peurifoy, Cliff Schexnayder
(Contributor), William B. Ledbetter (Contributor)
A
careful revision of one of the best-selling texts in
the McGraw-Hill Construction Engineering Series,
Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods
continues to reflect the very latest engineering
practices, and proceeds to effectively tie in theory
with current trends in this dynamic industry.
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Contractor's
Portable Handbook -
Spiral-bound - 512 pages
(March 1998) by R.
Dodge Woodson
A
visual data book for the construction trades
consisting of quick-reference tables, easy-to-use
formulae, and charts. Each of the 30 chapters deal
with individual aspects of construction and
remodeling from foundations to roof systems. A
glossary is planned for terms and abbreviations
commonly encountered in construction.
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Structural
Engineering Handbook - Hardcover - 1184
pages 4th edition (January 1997) by Edwin H., Jr
Gaylord (Editor), Charles N. Gaylord (Editor), ja
Stallmeyer, James E. Stallmeyer (Contributor)
Thoroughly
revised and updated to include latest design
developments, standard specifications and codes.
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Roark's
Formulas for Stress and Strain - Hardcover -
763 pages 6th edition (February 1989) by Warren C.
Young
Engineers
the world over have used Roark's formulas for fast,
superior stress analysis in engineering design. This
edition has it all-hundreds of valuable formulas and
new data on curved beams, shells, and plane areas.
It will save you hours of valuable time and money
every time you design and analyze the physical and
environmental stresses of structural components.
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