Building construction handbook /

Chudley, R.

Building construction handbook / R. Chudley and R. Greeno. - Oxford, UK : Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, 2008 - xi, 763 p. : ill. 23 cm.

Subtitle on cover: incorporating current building & construction regulations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Covers all of the important aspects of construction technology while also detailing important elements of structural design. It is full of detailed drawings that illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where apropriate . Contains extensive coverage of building construction practice and techniques , representing both traditional procedures and modern developments. Provides the most comprehesive and easy way to understand guide to building construction. The seventh edition includes additional material on energy conservation, sustainable construction, environmental and green building issues. Details of fire protection to elements of construction are also available.

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Building
Construction industry

TH 151 / .C471 2008