Building construction illustrated / / Francis D. K. Ching

• Autore: Ching Frank <1943->
• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., , [2014]; ©2014
• Edizione: Fifth edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (482 p.)
• Disciplina: 690
• Soggetto topico: Building; House construction
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Classificazione: ARC004000
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Building Construction Illustrated; CONTENTS; PREFACE; 1 THE BUILDING SITE; 1.02 BUILDING IN CONTEXT; 1.03 SUSTAINABILITY; 1.04 GREEN BUILDING; 1.05 LEED® GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM; 1.06 THE 2030 CHALLENGE; 1.07 SITE ANALYSIS; 1.08 SOILS; 1.09 SOIL MECHANICS; 1.10 TOPOGRAPHY; 1.12 PLANT MATERIALS; 1.13 TREES; 1.14 SOLAR RADIATION; 1.16 PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN; 1.18 SOLAR SHADING; 1.19 DAYLIGHTING; 1.20 PRECIPITATION; 1.21 SITE DRAINAGE; 1.22 WIND; 1.23 SOUND & VIEWS; 1.24 REGULATORY FACTORS; 1.25 ZONING ORDINANCES; 1.26 SITE ACCESS & CIRCULATION; 1.27 PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION ; 1.28 VEHICULAR CIRCULATION1.29 VEHICULAR PARKING; 1.30 SLOPE PROTECTION; 1.31 RETAINING WALLS; 1.34 PAVING; 1.36 THE SITE PLAN; 1.38 SITE DESCRIPTION; 2 THE BUILDING; 2.02 THE BUILDING; 2.03 BUILDING SYSTEMS; 2.05 BUILDING CODES; 2.06 TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION; 2.07 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION; 2.08 LOADS ON BUILDINGS; 2.09 WIND LOADS; 2.10 EARTHQUAKE LOADS; 2.11 STRUCTURAL FORCES; 2.12 STRUCTURAL EQUILIBRIUM; 2.13 COLUMNS; 2.14 BEAMS; 2.15 BEAM SPANS; 2.16 TRUSSES; 2.17 FRAMES & WALLS; 2.18 PLATE STRUCTURES; 2.19 STRUCTURAL UNITS; 2.20 STRUCTURAL SPANS; 2.21 STRUCTURAL PATTERNS ; 2.22 LATERAL STABILITY2.24 HIGH-RISE STRUCTURES; 2.25 ARCHES & VAULTS; 2.26 DOMES; 2.27 SHELL STRUCTURES; 2.28 CABLE STRUCTURES; 2.29 MEMBRANE STRUCTURES; 2.30 JOINTS & CONNECTIONS; 3 FOUNDATION SYSTEMS; 3.02 FOUNDATION SYSTEMS; 3.04 TYPES OF FOUNDATION SYSTEMS; 3.06 UNDERPINNING; 3.07 EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS; 3.08 SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS; 3.09 SPREAD FOOTINGS; 3.10 FOUNDATION WALLS; 3.16 COLUMN FOOTINGS; 3.17 FOUNDATIONS ON SLOPING GROUND; 3.18 CONCRETE SLABS ON GRADE; 3.22 POLE FOUNDATIONS; 3.24 DEEP FOUNDATIONS; 3.25 PILE FOUNDATIONS; 3.26 CAISSON FOUNDATIONS; 4 FLOOR SYSTEMS ; 4.02 FLOOR SYSTEMS4.04 CONCRETE BEAMS; 4.05 CONCRETE SLABS; 4.08 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE; 4.10 CONCRETE FORMWORK & SHORING; 4.11 PRECAST CONCRETE FLOOR SYSTEMS; 4.12 PRECAST CONCRETE UNITS; 4.13 PRECAST CONCRETE CONNECTIONS; 4.14 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING; 4.16 STEEL BEAMS; 4.17 STEEL BEAM CONNECTIONS; 4.19 OPEN-WEB STEEL JOISTS; 4.20 OPEN-WEB JOIST FRAMING; 4.22 METAL DECKING; 4.23 LIGHT-GAUGE STEEL JOISTS; 4.24 LIGHT-GAUGE JOIST FRAMING; 4.26 WOOD JOISTS; 4.28 WOOD JOIST FRAMING; 4.32 WOOD SUBFLOORING; 4.33 PREFABRICATED JOISTS & TRUSSES; 4.35 WOOD BEAMS; 4.36 WOOD BEAM SUPPORTS ; 4.37 WOOD POST-BEAM CONNECTIONS4.38 WOOD PLANK-AND-BEAM FRAMING; 4.40 WOOD DECKING; 5 WALL SYSTEMS; 5.02 WALL SYSTEMS; 5.04 CONCRETE COLUMNS; 5.06 CONCRETE WALLS; 5.07 CONCRETE FORMWORK; 5.09 CONCRETE SURFACING; 5.10 PRECAST CONCRETE WALLS; 5.11 PRECAST CONCRETE WALL PANELS & COLUMNS; 5.12 PRECAST CONCRETE CONNECTIONS; 5.13 TILT-UP CONSTRUCTION; 5.14 MASONRY WALLS; 5.16 UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS; 5.18 REINFORCED MASONRY WALLS; 5.19 MASONRY COLUMNS & PILASTERS; 5.20 MASONRY ARCHES; 5.21 MASONRY LINTELS; 5.22 EXPANSION & CONTROL JOINTS; 5.23 MASONRY WALL SECTIONS; 5.26 MASONRY BONDING ; 5.28 STRUCTURAL CLAY TILE
• Sommario/riassunto: "The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with a 3D digital building model for interactive learningFor over 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. New to this edition are digital enhancements delivered as an online companion to the print edition and also embedded in e-book editions. Features include a 3D model showing how building components come together in a final project. llustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materials Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials Contains archetypal drawings that offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters Reflects the 2012 International Building Codes and 2012 LEED system This new edition of Building Construction Illustrated remains as relevant as ever, with the most current knowledge presented in a rich and comprehensive manner that does not disappoint"--
• Titolo autorizzato: Building construction illustrated
• ISBN: 1-118-74007-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910463849403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II