Timber Construction Manual (Construction Manuals (englisch)) (Hardcover)

by Thomas Herzog (Author), Julius Natterer (Author), Roland Schweitzer (Author), Michael Volz (Author), Wolfgang Winter (Author)

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Product Description
With some 600 photos and 4000 drawings and plans, the Wood Construction Manual is an comprehensive and indispensable reference work in the specialist literature on wood. This latest Construction Manual looks at all types of wood and wood materials, also presenting detailed information on the current norms and standards. Chapters cover the basic principles of working with wood, providing detailed information on subjects such as heat, noise insulation, fire protection treatment. There is also a chapter which investigates the significance of wood with particular reference to ecology. Wood 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. These are presented with full illustrations, details, and plans which expose realized solutions for various supporting structures. The spectrum of wooden structures presented ranges from heavy-load bridges to multi-storey residential buildings and the EXPO roof. The second part of the examples looks specifically at topics such as facades, building skins etc. All plans and illustrations have been carefully produced to ensure that the details and the construction methods documented are clear and comprehensible.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 390 pages
• Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel; 1 edition (August 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3764370254
• ISBN-13: 978-3764370251
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #527,550 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent Construction Manual, January 22, 2007

By	E. Colmenares (Pasadena, California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The manual is a very complete study of construction with wood. The book is worth every penny if you want to understand the assembly of a building with timber. The details of facades are extremely useful, is shame that almost all case studies are European (of course the book is from a German publisher; and they totally mastered the construction and techniques).

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars timber construction, June 13, 2007

By	Juan Lacape - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

in depth details and technical information on wood construction. recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great reference book, April 9, 2008

By	Y. Green "green pegasus" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

It's simply great. Any book cannot include everything. But, the editor of this book did a decent job. For the comprehensive references on timber construction, this is the best book. For more contemporary examples, this may not be for you although it does include some. But, that's why there are magazines. It's a kind of encyclopedia. It's good. Recommended!