Building Design and Construction Handbook, 6th Edition

A where-would-you-be-without-it handbook covering every single important step in building design and construction now updated to include key changes in design and construction practices. Surveys materials structures soil mechanics and foundations building types hardware insulation acoustics plumbing and more--all the material that will help architects engineers contractors and others work better faster and smarter. Includes new design specifications; the latest developments in seismic and wind design criteria; new building systems and material; updated building codes throughout; NFPA requirements; and new wood material and codes.