Materials and Methods of Architectural Construction

Materials and Methods of Architectural Construction by Harry Parker. Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, NY, 1958. 3rd Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: VG. Orig owners name in ink inside front cover. Orig owners initial in ink on front cover. Wear to binding edges, corners, overall content excellent. 724 Pgs. LCCN 58-8213. By Harry Parker, The Late Charles Merrick Gay, and John W MacGuire. Contents include: Part I, Material for Construction: Lime, Gypsum, and Cement; Concrete; Wood; Brick; Structured Clay Tile, Terra Cotta, etc; Stone; Iron and Steel and Nonferrous Metals; Floor and Roof Systems and Fireproofing of Steel; Finished Flooring; Roofing Materials; Plaster, Lath, Furring; Doors and Windows; Exterior & Interior Trim; Paint, Glass, and Glazing. Part II, Methods of Construction: Mechanics of Materials; Brick, Stone, Heavy Timber Construction; Light Wood Framing; Steel Construction; Roof Trusses; Reinforced Concrete; Long Span Construction; Stairs, Ramps, and Escalators; Foundations; Piling, Shoring, and Underpinning; and Excavation and Waterproofing. Illustrated. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 14370.