The science of building construction and design is evolving more quickly than ever before. The second edition of this outstanding text builds on the previous version. It incorporates the latest updates available, features hundreds of new pieces of artwork, and is now in FULL COLOR! Written by an author team with decades of experience in architecture, building construction, engineering, and teaching, Building Construction: Principles, Materials & Systems 2nd Edition 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. 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 readers are sure to appreciate. Plus! A completely revamped and expanded companion website, MyConstructionKit , is also available!
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pearson Education (Us)
ISBN-13
9780132148696
eBay Product ID (ePID)
111477425
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
976 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Building Construction: Principles, Materials, & Systems
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Author
Diane Armpriest, Madan L Mehta, Ph.D., Walter Scarborough
Subject Area
Building Services Engineering
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
302 mm
Item Weight
220 g
Item Width
229 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Title_Author
Diane Armpriest, Madan L Mehta, Ph.D., Walter Scarborough