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Building Construction Illustrated 6th Edition by Francis D. K. Ching, ISBN-13: 978-1119583080
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- Publisher: Wiley; 6th edition (January 29, 2020)
- Language: English
- 512 pages
- ISBN-10: 111958308X
- ISBN-13: 978-1119583080
The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems.
For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with rich illustrations and in-depth content by renowned author Francis D.K. Ching, it offers students and practicing professionals the information needed to understand concepts in residential and commercial construction, architecture, and structural engineering.
This Sixth Edition of Building Construction Illustrated has been revised throughout to reflect the latest advancements in building design, materials, and systems, including resilient design, diagrids, modular foundation systems, smart façade systems, lighting sources, mass timber materials, and more. It features new illustrations and updated information on sustainability and green building, insulation materials, and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. This respected, industry standard guide remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest in codes and standards requirements, including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormat. This Sixth Edition:
- The leading illustrated guide to building construction fundamentals, written and detailed in Frank Ching’s signature, illustrative style
- Includes all new sections on resilient design; diagrids; modular foundation systems; smart façade types and systems; lighting sources and systems; and mass timber materials, cross laminated timber (CLT) and nail laminated timber (NLT)
- Revised to reflect that latest updates in codes and standards requirements: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), LEED v4, and CSI MasterFormat 2018
- Includes updated information on sustainability and green building; insulation materials; stair uses; stoves and inserts; and fire-rated wall and floor assemblies
Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition is an excellent book for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design programs. Ching communicates these core principles of building construction in a way that resonates with those beginning their education and those well into their careers looking to brush up on the basics. Building Construction Illustrated is a reliable, lifelong guide that practicing architects, engineers, construction managers, and interior designers, will turn to time and again throughout their careers.
Table of Contents:
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Metric Equivalencies
Chapter 1 The Building Site
1.02 Building in Context
1.03 Sustainability
1.04 Green Building
1.05 Green Building Standards
1.09 Resilient Design
1.10 The 2030 Challenge
1.11 Site Analysis
1.12 Soils
1.13 Soil Mechanics
1.14 Topography
1.16 Plant Materials
1.17 Trees
1.18 Solar Radiation
1.20 Passive Solar Design
1.22 Solar Shading
1.23 Daylighting
1.24 Precipitation
1.25 Site Drainage
1.26 Wind
1.27 Sound & Views
1.28 Regulatory Factors
1.29 Zoning Ordinances
1.30 Site Access & Circulation
1.31 Pedestrian Circulation
1.32 Vehicular Circulation
1.33 Vehicular Parking
1.34 Slope Protection
1.35 Retaining Walls
1.38 Paving
1.40 The Site Plan
1.42 Site Description
Chapter 2 The Building
2.02 The Building
2.03 Building Systems
2.05 Building Green
2.07 Building Codes
2.08 Types of Construction
2.09 Occupancy Classification
2.10 Loads on Buildings
2.11 Wind Loads
2.12 Earthquake Loads
2.13 Structural Forces
2.14 Structural Equilibrium
2.15 Columns
2.16 Beams
2.17 Beam Spans
2.18 Trusses
2.19 Frames & Walls
2.20 Plate Structures
2.21 Structural Units
2.23 Structural Spans
2.24 Structural Grids
2.26 Lateral Stability
2.28 High-Rise Structures
2.29 Diagrids
2.31 Arches & Vaults
2.32 Domes
2.33 Shell Structures
2.34 Cable Structures
2.35 Membrane Structures
2.36 Joints & Connections
Chapter 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
Chapter 4 Floor Systems
4.02 Floor Systems
4.04 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 Connections
4.38 Wood Plank-and-Beam Framing
4.40 Wood Decking
4.41 Mass Timber Floors
Chapter 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
5.29 Glass Block
5.31 Adobe Construction
5.32 Rammed-Earth Construction
5.33 Stone Masonry
5.35 Structural Steel Framing
5.37 Steel Columns
5.39 Light-Gauge Steel Studs
5.40 Light-Gauge Stud Framing
5.41 Balloon Framing
5.42 Platform Framing
5.43 Wood Stud Framing
5.46 Stud Wall Sheathing
5.47 Wood Columns
5.48 Wood Post-and-Beam Framing
5.49 Wood Post-Beam Connections
5.51 Cross-Laminated Timber Walls
Chapter 6 Roof Systems
6.02 Roof Systems
6.03 Roof Slopes
6.04 Reinforced Concrete Roof Slabs
6.05 Precast Concrete Roof Systems
6.06 Structural Steel Roof Framing
6.07 Steel Rigid Frames
6.08 Steel Trusses
6.09 Truss Types
6.10 Space Frames
6.12 Open-Web Steel Joists
6.13 Open-Web Joist Framing
6.14 Metal Roof Decking
6.15 Cementitious Roof Planks
6.16 Rafter Framing
6.18 Light-Gauge Roof Framing
6.19 Wood Rafters
6.20 Wood Rafter Framing
6.23 Roof Sheathing
6.24 Wood Plank-and-Beam Framing
6.26 Wood Post-Beam Connections
6.28 Mass Timber Roofs
6.30 Wood Trusses
6.32 Wood Trussed Rafters
Chapter 7 Moisture & Thermal Protection
7.02 Moisture & Thermal Protection
7.03 Underlayment for Shingle Roofing
7.04 Wood Shingles
7.05 Wood Shakes
7.06 Composition Shingles
7.07 Slate Shingles
7.08 Tile Roofing
7.09 Vegetated Roofing
7.10 Corrugated Metal Roofing
7.11 Sheet Metal Roofing
7.12 Flat Roof Assemblies
7.14 Built-Up Roofing Systems
7.15 Single-Ply Roofing Systems
7.17 Roof Drainage
7.18 Flashing
7.19 Roof Flashing
7.21 Flashing Roof Penetrations
7.22 Wall Flashing
7.23 Rainscreen Wall Systems
7.24 Curtain Walls
7.27 Precast Concrete Panels
7.28 Masonry Veneer
7.30 Stone Veneer
7.31 Metal Cladding
7.32 Plywood Siding
7.33 Wood Shingle Siding
7.34 Horizontal Board Siding
7.35 Vertical Board Siding
7.36 Stucco
7.37 Stucco Details
7.38 Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems
7.39 Thermal Insulation
7.40 Thermal Resistance of Building Materials
7.41 Insulating Materials
7.43 Insulating Roofs & Floors
7.44 Insulating Walls
7.45 Moisture Control
7.46 Vapor Retarders
7.48 Air Barriers
7.49 Ventilation
7.50 Movement Joints
7.52 Joint Sealants
Chapter 8 Doors & Windows
8.02 Doors & Windows
8.03 Doors & Doorways
8.04 Door Operation
8.05 Hollow Metal Doors
8.06 Hollow Metal Doorframes
8.08 Wood Flush Doors
8.09 Wood Rail & Stile Doors
8.10 Wood Doorframes
8.11 Sliding Glass Doors
8.12 Folding & Pocket Sliding Doors
8.13 Overhead & Coiling Doors
8.14 Glass Entrance Doors
8.15 Storefronts
8.16 Revolving Doors
8.17 Door Hardware
8.18 Door Hinges
8.19 Door Locksets
8.20 Panic Hardware & Closers
8.21 Weatherstripping & Thresholds
8.22 Window Elements
8.23 Window Operation
8.24 Metal Windows
8.26 Wood Windows
8.28 Glazing Systems
8.30 Insulating Glass
8.31 Safety Glazing
8.33 Glazed Curtain Walls
8.39 Double-Skin Facades
8.40 Smart Facades
8.42 Skylights
8.43 Skylight Details
8.44 Sunspaces
Chapter 9 Special Construction
9.02 Special Construction
9.03 Stair Design
9.04 Stair Requirements
9.06 Stair Plans
9.08 Wood Stairs
9.10 Concrete Stairs
9.11 Steel Stairs
9.12 Spiral Stairs
9.13 Ladders
9.14 Elevators
9.17 Escalators
9.18 Fireplaces
9.19 Fireplace Requirements
9.20 Masonry Chimneys
9.21 Prefabricated Fireplaces & Stoves
9.22 Kitchen Layouts
9.23 Kitchen Dimensions
9.24 Kitchen Cabinets
9.25 The Kitchen Space
9.26 Bathroom Layouts
9.27 Plumbing Fixtures
9.28 Accessible Fixtures
9.30 The Bathroom Space
Chapter 10 Finish Work
10.02 Finish Work
10.03 Plaster
10.04 Plaster Lath & Accessories
10.05 Plaster Partition Systems
10.06 Plaster Details
10.07 Plaster over Masonry
10.08 Plaster Ceilings
10.09 Gypsum Board
10.10 Gypsum Board Application
10.11 Gypsum Board Details
10.12 Ceramic Tile
10.13 Ceramic Tile Application
10.14 Ceramic Tile Details
10.15 Terrazzo Flooring
10.16 Wood Flooring
10.17 Wood Flooring Installation
10.18 Stone Flooring
10.19 Resilient Flooring
10.20 Carpeting
10.22 Acoustical Ceiling Tiles
10.23 Suspended Acoustical Ceilings
10.24 Wood Joints
10.26 Wood Moldings & Trim
10.28 Wood Paneling
10.29 Plywood Veneer
10.30 Plastic Laminate
Chapter 11 Mechanical & Electrical Systems
11.02 Mechanical & Electrical Systems
11.03 Thermal Comfort
11.04 Comfort Zone
11.05 Psychrometric Charts
11.06 Heating & Cooling Systems
11.07 Alternative Energy Sources
11.09 Heating & Cooling Loads
11.10 Forced-Air Heating
11.11 Hot-Water Heating
11.12 Electric Heating
11.13 Radiant Heating
11.15 Active Solar Energy Systems
11.16 Cooling Systems
11.17 HVAC Systems
11.21 Air Distribution Outlets
11.22 Water Supply
11.23 Water Supply Systems
11.25 Fire Protection Systems
11.26 Plumbing Fixtures
11.27 Sanitary Drainage Systems
11.29 Sewage Disposal Systems
11.30 Electric Power
11.31 Electrical Service
11.33 Electrical Circuits
11.34 Electrical Wiring
11.35 Access Flooring Systems
11.36 Electrical Outlets
11.37 Light
11.38 Light & Vision
11.39 Light Sources
11.43 Luminaires
11.44 Lighting
Chapter 12 Notes on Materials
12.02 Building Materials
12.03 Life-Cycle Assessment
12.04 Concrete
12.06 Masonry
12.08 Steel
12.09 Nonferrous Metals
12.10 Stone
12.11 Wood
12.13 Lumber
12.14 Wood Panel Products
12.15 Mass Timber Products
12.17 Plastics
12.18 Glass
12.19 Glass Products
12.20 Nails
12.21 Screws & Bolts
12.22 Miscellaneous Fastenings
12.23 Paints & Coatings
A Appendix
A.02 Human Dimensions
A.03 ADA Accessibility Guidelines
A.04 Furniture Dimensions
A.06 Building Live Loads
A.07 Weights of Materials
A.08 Metric Conversion Factors
A.10 Means of Egress
A.12 Fire-Rated Construction
A.14 Acoustics
A.16 Sound Control
A.18 Graphic Material Symbols
A.19 CSI MasterFormat
A.23 Uniformat II
A.26 LEED Green Building Rating System
A.27 Professional & Trade Associations
Bibliography
Index
EULA
FRANCIS D. K. CHING is a leading global authority on architectural drawing. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into 20 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.
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