Building Construction Illustrated (6th Edition) – PDF

Building Construction Illustrated (6th Edition) – PDF

The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems

For more than forty years, Building Construction Illustrated has stood as the premier visual reference for mastering the principles of building construction. Authored by the esteemed Francis D.K. Ching, this comprehensive resource is replete with stunning illustrations and detailed content, equipping both students and industry professionals with essential insights into residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering.

The Sixth Edition of Building Construction Illustrated has been thoroughly updated to showcase the most recent innovations in building design, materials, and systems. This includes advancements in resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart façade technologies, diverse lighting sources, and mass timber materials. Additionally, it boasts new illustrations and refreshed content on sustainability, green building practices, insulation materials, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. As a respected industry-standard reference, it remains vital, delivering the latest codes and standards, including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat. This updated 6th Edition:

• The leading illustrated guide to building construction fundamentals, written and detailed in Frank Ching’s signature, illustrative style
• Revised to reflect that latest updates in codes and standards requirements: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), LEED v4, and CSI MasterFormat 2018
• Includes updated information on sustainability and green building; insulation materials; stair uses; stoves and inserts; and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies
• Includes all new sections on resilient design; diagrids; modular foundation systems; smart façade types and systems; lighting sources and systems; and mass timber materials, cross laminated timber (CLT) and nail laminated timber (NLT)

Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition, is an outstanding resource for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design programs. Ching effectively conveys essential principles of building construction, making the content accessible to both newcomers to the field and seasoned professionals seeking to refresh their foundational knowledge. This ebook serves as a trustworthy, lifelong reference for architects, engineers, construction managers, and interior designers alike, who will consistently rely on it throughout their careers.

978-1119583080, 978-1119583165

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