Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code

Ching, Francis D. K.; Winkel, Steven R.

ISBN 10: 1119480353 / ISBN 13: 9781119480358

Verlag: Wiley (edition 6), 2018

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1119480353-11-1

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code
• Verlag: Wiley (edition 6)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1119480353
• ISBN-13: 9781119480358
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: 6.
• Zustand: Good

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Inhaltsangabe

THE BESTSELLING, FULLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

Uniquely marrying the graphic skills of bestselling author Francis D.K Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA, the new sixth edition of Building Codes Illustrated is a clear, concise, and easy-to-use visual guide to the International Building Code (IBC) for 2018. Fully updated throughout, it highlights all of the changes to the code for quick reference and easy navigation. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations. 

The first two chapters of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code, Sixth Edition give background and context regarding the develop­ment, organization, and use of the IBC. The following sections cover such information as: use and occupancy; building heights and areas; types of construction; fire-resistive construction; interior finishes; means of egress; accessibility; energy efficiency; roof assemblies; structural provisions; special inspections and tests; soils and foundations; building materials and systems; and more.

• A complete, user-friendly guide to code-compliant projects
• Highlights all the significant changes in the 2018 IBC
• Uses clear language and Frank Ching's distinctive illustrations to demystify the 2018 International Build Code (IBC) text
• Provides students and professionals with a fundamental understanding of IBC development, interpretation, and application 

Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code gives students and professionals in architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering a user-friendly, easy-to-use guide to the fundamentals of the 2018 IBC.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

FRANCIS D. K. CHING is a leading global authority on architectural drawing, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into 20 languages, and are widely regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation.

STEVEN R WINKEL, FAIA, PE CASp has over 45 years of experience as an architect, engineer, landscape architect, and California Certified Access Specialist. Steve manages the San Francisco Bay Area office of The Preview Group, Inc., and is currently serving his fourth term as the Architect member of the California Building Standards Commission. He is also on the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.