About this title: This is the classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information. For nearly three decades, "Building Construction Illustrated" has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever - providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: 2nd Ed, 5th pt
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: VAN NOSTRAND REINHOLD
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780442234980ISBN:0442234988
Description: Good- Ca 11" tall; b/w ils; cover is soiled; satin top edge first 1/4; fore edge is b umped; dark stains back few pp ISBN: 0442234988. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. / Litton Educational Publishing, London, Etc.
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780442215323ISBN:0442215320
Description: Good. Book. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. 5th printing. Few pages loose, but seem to all be present. Extra shipping required. read more
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: VAN NOSTRAND REINHOLD CO
Description: Fair. B002J1XF2I * Paperback book. withdrawn from a library. BINDING TAPED, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ILLUSTRATED, 1975 EDITION (Paperback) by FRANCIS D. K. CHING (Author) read more
Edition: 2nd ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Van Rostrand Reinhold Company, USA
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780442234980ISBN:0442234988
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. half titled has corner clipped. Marks on cover, cover slightly discolored, cover slightly bent, Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 400 p. Contains: Illustrations, Diagrams. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Pages are clean; wraps are dimpled, lightly soiled and there is a reading crease. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780471288855ISBN:0471288853
Description: Fine. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. As new. Pages fine, no writing. The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information. For nearly three decades, "Building Construction Illustrated" has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever-providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly ... read more
Description: Large quarto, hardcover. Near fine. Practical introduction to basic principles of building construction. 12 chapters numbered separately plus appendices. Describes building's major physical components and presents the material options available to the designer and builder and the factors to be considered in their selection. Discusses site, overview of building, foundation, floor, wall, roof, doors and windows, thermal and moisture protection, special c o nstruction, finish, mechanical and ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780442215330ISBN:0442215339
Description: Very Good. No dustjacket. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. White cloth binding slightly smudged, minor bumps, else a very good copy. No dustjacket. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Don't waste your money on the 4th edition which is way overpriced. This listing is for the 3rd edition. This is NOT for the cheap, lower quality International Edition. The only differences you can expect from a newer edition are a new book cover, a small update, and slightly different page numbers which are definitely NOT worth the enormous additional expense. We Guarantee that you can use this earlier edition for your class and save money. If you aren't ... read more
"i learned that an I beam is actually a W Beam. The W stands for WIDE and it refers to the size of the FLANGE. The W Beam flange is wider that the original steel S Beam.
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