Building Codes Illustrated

A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code

Francis D. K. Ching, Steven Winkel

416 pages, parution le 05/01/2007 (2^eme édition)

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Get the easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2006 International Building Code.

As the building industry moves toward a single set of construction codes that have no regional limitations, architects, builders, engineers, and interior designers need an interpretive guide to help them better understand how the code affects their practices. The seond edition of Building Codes Illustrated fills this need by interpreting the updated 2006 International Building Code (IBC) in a visual format that designers both need and understand.

This unique marriage of bestselling author Francis D.K. Ching's illustrative talent and Steven Winkel's code expertise provides an accessible, time-saving companion guide to the latest code. The visual presentation of information extracts the core portions of the building code that are most relevant for professionals and hones building codes down to the essentials. Organized to correspond with related subject matter in the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated enables architects, engineers, and other design professionals to quickly find clarifying information on the nonstructural provision of the IBC. You'll gain a clear and complete understanding of those sections at a glance through enlightening computer-rendered illustrations and succinct yet thorough interpretations.

There's no excuse for not being up to code. Avoid costly mistakes with the invaluable help of Building Codes Illustrated, Second Edition.

L'auteur - Francis D. K. Ching

D. K. Ching est architecte et professeur émérite à l'université de Washington à Seattle. Il a écrit de nombreux ouvrages à succès sur l'architecture et le design, traduits en plus de onze langues.

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Sommaire

Building Codes
Navigating the Code
Use and Occupancy
Special Uses and Occupancies
Building Heights and Areas
Types of Construction
Fire-Resistive Construction
Interior Finishes
Fire-Protection Systems
Means of Egress
Accessibility
Interior Environment
Energy Efficiency
Exterior Walls
Roof Assemblies
Structural Provisions
Building Materials and Systems
Existing Structures

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Francis D. K. Ching, Steven Winkel
Parution	05/01/2007
Édition	2^eme édition
Nb. de pages	416
Format	21,5 x 28
Couverture	Broché
Poids	1125g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471741893
ISBN13	978-0-471-74189-3