Fundamentals of Building Construction, 6e Wiley E-Text Card and Interactive Resource Center Access Card

Allen, Edward

ISBN 10: 1118821106 / ISBN 13: 9781118821107

Published by Wiley, 2013

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New. Seller Inventory # D8S0-3-M-1118821106-6

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fundamentals of Building Construction, 6e ...

Publisher: Wiley

Publication Date: 2013

Binding: paperback

Condition: New

Book Type: book

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Synopsis:

Allen, Fundamentals of Building Construction 6e, now offers aWiley E-Text: Powered by VitalSource with Interactive ResourceCenter registration card.

Wiley E-Texts are built in partnership with Vital SourceTechnologies with many Features and Benefits:

• Search to locate key concepts
• Highlight as you read
• Make notes for revision
• Notes and Highlights will synchronize across all devices
• Share notes with others

The Interactive Resource Center is an online learningenvironment where instructors and students can access the toolsthey need to make efficient use of their time, while reinforcingand assessing their understanding of key concepts for successfulunderstanding of the course. An access card with redemption codefor the online Interactive Resource Center isincluded with all new, print copies or can bepurchased separately.
(***If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, theaccess code may have been redeemed previously and you may have topurchase a new access code - ISBN: 9781118820223).

The online Interactive Resource Center containsresources tied to the book, such as:

• 45 Interactive Exercises including all required objects, aswell as a video tutorial on the basics of SketchUp and how tocomplete exercises tied to key concepts
• Interactive Animations revealing complex constructionprocesses
• Image gallery including 75 full color photorealisticrenderings
• Flashcards and Self-Tests by chapter for reinforcing key termsand concepts
• Supplementary Photo Gallery demonstrating constructionoperations

Now in its sixth edition, this bestselling reference focuses onthe basic materials and methods used in building construction.Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frame, masonry bearing wall, steel frame, and reinforced concreteconstruction, the new edition includes new information on buildingmaterials properties; the latest on "pre-engineered" buildingcomponents and sustainability issues; and reflects the latestbuilding codes and standards. It also features an expanded seriesof case studies along with more axonometric detail drawings andrevised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach.

About the Author:

EDWARD ALLEN has taught for more than thirty years as a faculty member at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Yale University, and as an invited guest at institutions in the U.S., South America, Europe, and Asia. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. He has designed more than fifty constructed buildings and is the bestselling author of The Architect's Studio Companion, Architectural Detailing, Fundamentals of Residential Construction, and Shaping Structures: Statics, all published by Wiley.