Timber construction manual [electronic resource] /
Herzog ... [et al.].
- Basel : Birkhauser, c2004.
- 375 p. : ill. (some col.), plans
Includes bibliographical references (p. 366-369) and index.
This is a comprehensive reference work detailing the norms and standards of all types of wood and wood materials in construction. As well as first principles, there are also a number of built examples and related topics, such as ecology. with some 600 photos and 4000 drawings and plans, theTimber Construction Manual is a comprehensive and indispensable reference work in the specialist literature on timber. It looks at all types oftimber and timber materials, also presenting detailed information on the current norms and standards. Chapters cover the basic principles of working with timber, providing detailed information on subjects such as heat, noise insulation, fire protection treatment. The significance of timber with particular reference to ecology is also investigated. Timber as a load-bearing material is considered, and topics such as new methods of joining, transport and montage are documented. The second part of the volume presents a large number of built examples which feature some "classic" structures but focus chiefly on more recent buildings. The spectrum presented ranges from heavy-load bridges to multi-storey residential buildings. The second part of the examples looks specifically at topics such as facades, building skins etc.
Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Translated from the German.
9783034614634 (e-book)
Building, Wooden. House and Home. Architectural structure & design Building construction & materials Architecture Construction & heavy industry