Introduction to Architecture

Author: Jiao Zhipeng et al
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book introduces the construction of civil buildings, including foundations and basements, walls, floor slabs and floors, doors and windows, stairs and elevators, roofs, and expansion joints. It briefly covers single-span reinforced concrete frame structures for industrial buildings and provides a detailed explanation of reading construction drawings. To support the teaching and self-study of construction drawing interpretation in Chapter 10, a set of common ordinary multi-unit residential construction drawings is included at the end of the book. The content related to building materials is integrated into relevant chapters. This book is updated with the latest national codes and standards, features appropriate material selection, concise content, illustrative visuals, and is easy to understand and learn.