John Wiley & Sons Inc Architect's Handbook of Construction Detailing 2nd edition

Drawing on some 30 years of consulting for architects, interior designers, and others in the construction industry, registered architect and educator Ballast (Arapahoe Community College) presents a revised resource text for architects, interior designers, contractors, and students. A convenient source of detailing and specification information on hundreds of commonly used details and materials, the text is organized into sections covering concrete, masonry, metal, wood, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, and finish details. Updated and expanded throughout to reflect new technologies and stricter requirements for energy conservation, the second edition features new topic sections added to the chapters on concrete, wood, and roofing; and new material on fire-resistant glazing, proprietary gypsum wallboard slip joints, and laminate flooring. The keynoting system has also been updated to the current six-digit Construction Institute's MasterFormatTM numbering system. Illustrated with b&w linear diagrams. Oversize: 8.75x11.25". Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Significantly updated with revisions to nearly all 200-plus details, this second edition of Architect's Handbook of Construction Detailing provides architects, engineers, interior designers, contractors, and other building professionals with all of the common construction details, materials information, and detailing concepts used throughout the industry. The information can be used as is or modified to fit individual project designs. Each of book's seven sections -- formatted to follow the new six-digit CSI MasterFormat system -- contains details and related information, including descriptions, detailing considerations, material requirements, installation requirements, tolerance coordination, and likely failure points. Additionally, SI (metric) equivalents have been added to all dimensions. Autorid: David Kent Ballast