This exceptional lab manual provides students with a "hands-on" way to learn about building construction. It features a series of homework exercises (4-12 per chapter) students can complete, remove from the workbook (pages are perforated), and submit as homework. Exercise formats include partial construction drawings (students will have to complete), "story problems" that include determining size and spacing of beams or trusses, determination of masonry specifications, etc., and building plans (or sections of) so student's can design or layout particular components such as a flight of stairs, joist or rafter layout, or framing options for a vaulted ceiling.
- ISBN10 0132437929
- ISBN13 9780132437929
- Publish Date 24 May 2007
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 March 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Format Paperback
- Pages 126
- Language English