Building Construction Illustrated 6th Edition by Francis D. K. Ching, ISBN-13: 978-1119583080

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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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