| Description |
xiii, 1186 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. General requirements -- Ch. 2. Site construction -- Ch. 3. Concrete -- Ch. 4. Masonry -- Ch. 5. Metals -- Ch. 6. Wood and plastics -- Ch. 7. Thermal and moisture protection -- Ch. 8. Doors and windows -- Ch. 9. Finishes -- Ch. 10. Specialties -- Ch. 11. Equipment -- Ch. 12. Furnishings -- Ch. 13. Special construction -- Ch. 14. Conveying systems - Ch. 15. Mechanical -- Ch. 16. Electrical |
| Summary |
"Extensively updated and expanded to reflect the latest industry standards and construction materials and methods, this Seventh Edition features: new and expanded coverage of construction documents and administration, pre-stressed and post-tensioned structural concrete, heavy timber framing, wood siding, "green" materials, plumbing systems, and more; guidelines for architects on how to handle the bidding and negotiation phases of a building construction project; an appendix featuring up-to-date contact information for key building organizations, associations, and agencies." - back cover |
| Notes |
"Previous editions developed by Harold B. Olin, with contributions from John L. Schmidt, Walter H. Lewis." |
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Previous ed.: / Harold B. Olin, John L. Schmidt, Walter H. Lewis. 1995 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Building.
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| Author |
Olin, Harold Bennett.
Construction
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| LC no. |
00043581 |
| ISBN |
0471356409 : |
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9780471356400 hardback |
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