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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 4th Edition

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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 4th Edition

  • Exercise Book Preview — View Exercise 4.1, "Heavy Timber Framing," from Exercises in Building Construction, 4/E in .PDF format.

  • FBC Construction Slide Show — This photographic tutorial, prepared by Stephen Diamond, consists of image groups designed to clarify a construction material or show the progression of a construction technique. There are more than 650 original images, divided into modules of 2-29 slides each.

  • Animation — Flash animation of a foundation detail prepared by Professor Hitesh Doshi of Ryerson University

  • Web Links by Chapter — this comprehensive list of links will provide assistance solving classroom assignments, reference for addressing technical issues in the design studio, and research tips for long-term assignments or projects.

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