The science of building construction and design is evolving more quickly than ever before. The 2009 Update of this outstanding text builds on the previous version and incorporates the latest updates available. Written by an author team with decades of experience in architecture, building construction, engineering, and teaching, Building Construction: Principles, Materials & Systems 2009 Update is a comprehensive and fully illustrated introduction to construction methods and materials. Continuing on with the books unique organization-Principles of Construction are covered in Part One and Materials and Systems of Construction are covered in Part Two-allows for complete coverage of both the basic principles and specific materials and systems of building construction. This organization fosters a real understanding of general concepts and develops skills that will sustain over time. Emphasizing a visual approach to learning, it includes more than 1,400 original illustrations and an extra large trim size (9 x 12 ) that provides an open and inviting layout that students are sure to appreciate.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pearson Education (US)
ISBN-13
9780135064764
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96829803
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Building Services Engineering
Author
Madan L Mehta, ph.D., Diane Armpriest, Walter Scarborough
Publication Name
Building Construction: Principles, Materials, & Systems 2009 Update
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
1024 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
306mm
Item Weight
2620g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Walter Scarborough, Madan L Mehta, ph.D., Diane Armpriest
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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