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 ...
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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
Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. 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 withdrawn from a library.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
Description: Building Construction Illustrated. By Ching, Francis D.K., 1st edition Van Nostrand Reinhold. ISBN 0442215320. Well illustrated, bibliography. Folio sized hardback is Very Good, 6 lbs. read more
Edition: 3rd Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780471358985ISBN:0471358983
Description: Very Good. The book appears clean, the cover is in nice condition. Has a remainder mark on the outer page edges. read more
Edition: 3rd Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780471358985ISBN:0471358983
Description: Very Good. The book appears clean, the cover is in nice condition. Has a remainder mark on the outer page edges. read more
Edition: 3rd Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780471358985ISBN:0471358983
Description: Like New. The book appears New, has very minimal lower front outer edge wear as if the book a been dropped. Has a remainder mark on the outer page edges. 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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