Audel carpenter's and builder's math, plans and specifications / Mark Richard Miller, Rex Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, Mark R.

Contributor:

Miller, Rex, 1929-

Series:

Audel carpenter's and builder's library.

Audel carpenters and builders library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Building--Mathematics.

Building.

Buildings--Specifications.

Buildings.

Architectural drawing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (384 p.)

Edition:

All new 7th ed.

Other Title:

Carpenter's and builder's math, plans and specifications

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Pub., c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

You can count on a good planA successful building or remodeling job requires not only a plan, but also the skill to interpret it and an understanding of the mathematics behind it. Whether you are a builder by trade or a do-it-yourself carpenter by choice, turn to this newly updated guide for easy explanations of the math involved and clear instructions on developing and using the necessary plans and specifications.* Explore the different types of wood products and learn what is best for your purpose* Choose appropriate building materials for weather and other natural factors<br

Contents:

Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Introduction; Chapter 1 Nails, Screws, Bolts, and Other Fasteners; Chapter 2 Wood as a Building Material; Chapter 3 Lumber, Plywood, and Other Wood Products; Chapter 4 Strength of Timbers; Chapter 5 Mathematics for Carpenters and Builders; Chapter 6 Surveying; Chapter 7 The Design Process; Chapter 8 Building Specifications; Chapter 9 Architectural Drawings; Chapter 10 Building Styles Explored; Appendix Construction Hardware; Index

Notes:

"Audel the books that work".

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-283-20371-5

9786613203717

0-7645-7981-9

OCLC:

123118416