Overview

Timber construction has become completely modernized. It has gained considerably in market share with respect to competing building materials and is dominated by systems such as frame and solid timber construction. Every timber construction is determined by its structure. Hence it is essential to know the connections and relationships from the design stage right through to the construction phase. Systems in Timber Engineering takes a whole new approach to this subject. It is a comprehensive, analytical, and visually organized treatment, from the simple single-family house to the large-scale multistore structure. It includes the building envelope, which is so important for saving energy, and systems for ceilings and interior dividing walls, which are so essential from the vantage point of construction. This work uses plans, schematic drawings, and pictures to show the current and forward-looking state of the technology as applied in Switzerland, a leading country in the field of timber construction.

Full Product Details

Author:   Josef Kolb ,  Lignum - Holzwirtschaft Schweiz ,  DGfH - German Society of Wood Research
Publisher:   Birkhauser
Imprint:   Birkhauser
Dimensions:   Width: 23.00cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 29.00cm
Weight:   1.903kg
ISBN:  

9783764386894

ISBN 10:   3764386894
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   23 April 2008
Recommended Age:   College Graduate Student
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Josef Kolb was Director of Technology for Lignum in Zurich and has been active in many areas for a number of years as an outstanding expert with his own engineering firm specializing in timber construction.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions