Building Design and Construction Handbook (6th Edition)

Title: Building Design and Construction Handbook (6th Edition)
Pub. Date: 2001
No. Pages: 1600
ISBN: 0-07-041999-X
Electronic ISBN: 1-59124-392-0
Language: English
Author/Editor: Edited by: Merritt, F.S.; Ricketts, J.T.
Description:
A where-would-you-be-without-it handbook covering every single important step in building design and construction, now updated to include key changes in design and construction practices. Surveys materials, structures, soil mechanics and foundations, building types, hardware, insulation, acoustics, plumbing, and all the material that will help architects, engineers, contractors, and others work better, faster, and smarter. Includes new design specifications; the latest developments in seismic and wind design criteria; new building systems and material; updated building codes throughout; NFPA requirements; and new wood material and codes.

Contents
Front Matter

Preface

Table of Contents

1. System Fundamentals

2. The Building Team-Managing the Building Process

3. Protection against Hazards

4. Building Materials

5. Structural Theory

6. Soil Mechanics and Foundations

7. Structural Steel Construction

8. Cold-Formed Steel Construction

9. Concrete Construction

10. Wood Construction

11. Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Systems

12. Roof Systems

13. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

14. Plumbing