Construction Industry, Building, Labor

McGraw-Hill, 1920 Hard Cover. Very Good. Out of Print. 6 x 9". Excellent condition, published in 1920, 802 pages. - Total for BOTH volumes is 1,474 pages. All pages are intact, as is the binding. Some yellowing of outer pagess. A wonderful set of books for those in the construction industry, as their s age only serves to add to the interest. The set of two provide data for architects, designing and constructing engineers, and contractors, and was compiled by a staff of 46 specialists. This is the FIRST edition, third impression. This set was prepared to provide these trades with a reference work covering thoroughly the design and construction of the principal kinds and types of modern buildings with their mechanical and electrical equipment. Since the art of building is now 'highly specialized' an unusually large number of associatre editors were engaged in order to thoroughly cover the field in a reliable and comprehensive manner. . There are illustrations throughout, black & white drawings, & graphs. . Previous owner's name inside front cover in small writing (both copies).. more information

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New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co, 1920 Provides data for: Architects, Designing and Constructing Engineers, and Contractors. Compiled by a staff of 46 specialists in the field. 1,410 pages clean & unmarked, tightly bound, leatherette cover, gold writing on spine of book. Black & White photographs, charts, graphs, drawings, illustrations throughout. Excellent condition.. Very Good Condition. 6 x 9". more information

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New York, NY: The Lyons Press, 2001 How to save time, money, and aggravation when working with contractors. . Soft Cover. New Condition. 6 x 9". more information

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Chicago, Illinois USA: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, 1979 Thick book, oversize updated for the fourth printing in 1979 provides the necessary information from the American Institute of Steel Construction as per the 12 comprehensive chapters including: <UL><LI> Detailing and Fabricating structural Steel.<LI> Drafting equipment and drafting procedures. <LI> Structural Steel, Reactions & Stresses, Connections - bolted or riveted. <LI> Connections - Welded.<LI> Framed and Seated Beam Connections - bolted or riveted. <LI> Skewed, sloped and canted beam connections , and much more! </LI></UL> <P><blockquote> Filled with black and white illustrations, drawings, blueprints, pull-out pages with details, engineering desig data, framing for industrial buildings, and appendix for the chapters. Some shelf wear on edges, gold title and logo of AISC, leather-look cover (possibly is LEATHER!), exceptionally clean inside pages, unmarked, NO highlighting. Selling for up to One Hundred and SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS online!.. Fourth Printing . HARDCOVER. Very Good Condition/No Jacket as Published. 9 x 11" Oversize. This Edition out of Print. more information

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1969 Table of contents includes: Plans & Drawings, types of construction, composite construction, structural steel, vertical bracing system, shear, lateral bracing, built-up members, deflections, vibrations and ponding, gross and net sectuinsl as well as appendices: fatigue, slender compression elements. 117 illustrated pages.. Soft Cover. Very Good Condition. 6 x 9". This Edition out of Print. more information

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New York: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated, 1977 The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever-providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter. <P> Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full under-standing of how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions. Complete with more than 1,000 illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. * Illustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materials * Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials * Archetypal drawings offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters * eflects the most current building codes and CSI Master Format numbering scheme With its comprehensive and lucid presentation of everything from foundations and floor systems to finish work, <BLOCKQUOTE><b>'Building Construction Illustrated,' equips students and professionals in all areas of architecture and construction with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter in building planning, design, and construction. Shelf wear, some water (or coffee) stains at back & and outside pages, small tear on back page, OVERSIZE.. Paperback. Very Good Condition. 12 x 14" OVERSIZE. This Edition out of Print. more information

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Falls Church, Va.: International Code Council, 2000 Includes index. Issues for 2006- cataloged as a serial in LC. DLC. Textbook Paperback. Very Good Condition. 11.0 in x 8.8 in x 1.8 in. more information

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New York: McGraw-Hill Companies, The, 1993 Today's rapidly evolving world of electronic packaging and interconnection is critical to the success of modern high-performance electronic systems, yet the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of the field has created a language barrier that often impedes progress. This one-of-a-kind dictionary helps professionals and students understand and correctly use the terminology of both their own specialty and other disciplines relevant to electronic packaging, microelectronics, and interconnection. It presents up-to-date entries and clear, concise definitions for more than 6,000 terms and abbreviations, as well as extensive section covering acronyms and symbols. No matter what your specialty, you can get the working knowledge you need to effectively interface with other disciplines and boost your performance; better understand the electrical, mechanical, and material requirements for products which must be manufactured; and quickly gain knowledge that is absolutely critical for success on the job. From circuits and communications systems to all types of electronic subsystems and assemblies, this essential desk reference bridges the gap between electrical, mechanical, and materials engineering! . Hardcover. Very Good Condition. 24 cm.. more information

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Jennings & Keefe, 1989 Paperback. Very Good Condition. more information

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Chicago: American Technical Society, 1976 This comprehensivce 236 page volume provides experience in blueprint reading by studying the plans of several buildings, each with a different type of construction and regional application. It goes beyond the information shown on the blueprints and helps the reader study much of the 'know-how' involved in ACTUAL construction! Many fold-out blueprints included.. Spial Bound. Very Good Condition. 9 x 12" Oversize. This Edition out of Print. more information

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