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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457661303321

Autore

Miller Mark R

Titolo

Audel carpenter's and builder's math, plans and specifications [[electronic resource] /] / Mark Richard Miller, Rex Miller

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Indianapolis, IN, : Wiley Pub., c2005

ISBN

1-283-20371-5

9786613203717

0-7645-7981-9

Edizione

[All new 7th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (384 p.)

Collana

Audel carpenters and builders library

Altri autori (Persone)

MillerRex <1929->

Disciplina

513.024694

694

Soggetti

Building - Mathematics

Buildings

Architectural drawing

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Audel the books that work".

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Introduction; Chapter 1 Nails, Screws, Bolts, and Other Fasteners; Chapter 2 Wood as a Building Material; Chapter 3 Lumber, Plywood, and Other Wood Products; Chapter 4 Strength of Timbers; Chapter 5 Mathematics for Carpenters and Builders; Chapter 6 Surveying; Chapter 7 The Design Process; Chapter 8 Building Specifications; Chapter 9 Architectural Drawings; Chapter 10 Building Styles Explored; Appendix Construction Hardware; Index

Sommario/riassunto

You can count on a good planA successful building or remodeling job requires not only a plan, but also the skill to interpret it and an understanding of the mathematics behind it. Whether you are a builder by trade or a do-it-yourself carpenter by choice, turn to this newly updated guide for easy explanations of the math involved and clear instructions on developing and using the necessary plans and specifications.* Explore the different types of wood products and learn what is best for your purpose* Choose appropriate building materials



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