Basic Engineering for Builders (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780934041836)

Engineering is as much a part of building today as steel girders or wood rafters. This book explains, in non-technical language, the principles of construction engineering. It's a readable, easy-to-follow reference for all the non-engineers in construction. Whether you're a home builder, remodeler, commercial construction specialist, a sub, an estimator or an apprentice builder, you need to understand basic engineering. This book offers an easy, non-technical way to learn basic construction engineering principles. You'll find engineering principles you can put to work on your next job. This handy manual follows the building process from the ground up, examining the engineering problems at each step of construction. The examples and tables in this manual are based on design standards widely accepted in the building industry.

Author: Max Schwartz
ISBN-10: 0934041830
ISBN-13: 9780934041836
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Language: English
Published: 09/01/1993
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.30w x 1.00d