Wood Engineering and Construction Handbook

Wood Engineering and Construction Handbook

Author: Keith F. Faherty

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 924

ISBN-13: 9780070220706

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All the information, formulas, procedures, and examples that you need to design virtually any type of wood structure of structural wood component - that's what you get in this indispensable handbook.


The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction

The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction

Author: Meade Gougeon

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9781878207500

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An illustrated guide to wooden boat construction using WEST SYSTEM epoxy by pioneers in the field of wood/epoxy composite construction. Subjects include Fundamentals of Wood/Epoxy Composite Construction, Core Boatbuilding Techniques, First Production Steps, Hull Construction Methods, and Interior and Deck Construction.


Design and Construction of Wood Framed Buildings

Design and Construction of Wood Framed Buildings

Author: Morton Newman

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9780070463639

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. AT LAST! Design, construction and UBC requirements combined in one building system Tired of books that treat wood design and construction methods as separate theoretical subjects, failing to weave them together like they are in the real world? Design and Construction of Wood Framed Buildings, by Morton Newman, not only bridges this gap, it also cites UBC requirements and constraints every step of the way. Each phase of design and construction is illustrated by one of 350 AutoCAD-generated details or explained with an example calculation. Detail drawings also interpret the intent of the Uniform Building Code. And you'll find all the information organized in the same progression in which you work - general requirements, building design loads, design examples and assembly techniques.


Wood - Frame House Construction

Wood - Frame House Construction

Author: L. O. Anderson

Publisher: The Minerva Group, Inc.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 0894991671

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This manual is the basic reference for anyone building or remodeling wood-frame houses. It has the practical information on modern building materials and methods that every builder needs to do professional-quality work.From the layout, excavation, and formwork, through finish carpentry, sheet metal and painting, every step of construction is covered in detail, with clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions. here you'll find everything you need to know about framing, roofing, siding, insulation and vapor barriers, interior finishing, floor coverings, millwork and cabinets, stairs, chimneys, driveways, walks ... complete how-to information on everything that goes into building a wood-frame house.A special section on estimating, with the building process laid out as a flow chart, will help you plan all the steps in residential construction, and to estimate each one quickly and accurately.


Log Construction Manual

Log Construction Manual

Author: Robert Wood Chambers

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13:

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Guide to building your own handcrafted log home including how to take naturally-shaped, tapered, round logs and scribe-fit them one to another so they look like they actually grew together in the forest. This book has information on the Log Selection Rules and the author's method for choosing which log to use next. There are also instructions for building hip and valley log rafters and roof trusses from full-round logs, how to cut state-of-the-art compression-fit saddle notches, and how to use underscribing to keep fits tight over time, along with step-by-step directions for laying out the sill logs for virtually any floor plans including hexagons, prows, etc. and advice on scribing and cutting long grooves and corner notches.


The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction

The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction

Author: Meade Gougeon

Publisher: Nicholson

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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Excellect illustrations and pictures. Covers all phases of construction: estimating materials, tools, wood as structural material, safety, lamination techniques, scarfing, coating & finishing, lofting, molds, keels/stems/sheer clamps, laminated hulls, strip planking/composit, interiors, decks, hardware bonding.


Design of Wood Structures – ASD

Design of Wood Structures – ASD

Author: Donald E. Breyer

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2003-09-16

Total Pages: 1034

ISBN-13: 0071500782

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* The best-selling text and reference on wood structure design * Incorporates the latest National Design Specifications, the 2003 International Building Code and the latest information on wind and seismic loads


Building in Wood

Building in Wood

Author: Götz Gutdeutsch

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13:

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Building with wood has enjoyed a remarkable revival in recent years. Technically ingenious and aesthetically demanding buildings by architects such as Thomas Herzog or Santiago Calatrava derive their special character from wood. Modern building techniques are enhancing the structural possiblities of this traditional material and in the context of current ecological debates, wood - the natural and renewable building material - is gaining even greater importance.


The Ultimate Wood-fired Oven Book

The Ultimate Wood-fired Oven Book

Author: Anna Carpenter

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764344176

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This book equips you with information to successfully choose, install, and use your own wood-fired oven. It includes tips concerning different kinds of insulation, tools, cooking techniques, and recipes, as well as step-by-step guidelines and plans for building your oven.


Solid-wood Cabinet Construction

Solid-wood Cabinet Construction

Author: Franz Karg

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 9780942391978

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You don't have to invest a fortune in gadgetry to make accurate measurements, and you needn't have advanced mathematical training to build complex houses. Author John Carroll provides dozens of beautifully simple techniques for highly accurate measuring, marking, and layout using a number of basic tools. Good habits of measuring and marking not only ensure high quality but also save materials and money and increase productivity. Measuring, Marking & Layout will help you produce clean, professional-looking work and shows you how to do the job right the first time.