HANDBOOK OF DETAILING The Graphic Anatomy of Construction

Description

This Handbook is not predicated on the exemplary rendering of details but on the best presentation of the information required for the respective purpose – whether at the construction site or the office. The author zeros in on frequent weaknesses in detailing and shows positive examples. He consciously does without modifying copies of actual details and offers examples and comments that can be adjusted to create the optimal effect for the circumstances of any project.

Ralph W. Liebing, RA, CSI, has been active in every phase of architectural practice from document production to contract administration, on-site observation and specifications writing. He served as a building code official, and has taught college level courses on architecture, construction, documentation, practice, and regulations.

CONTENTS

• PREFACE
• FRAME OF REFERENCE
• THE END RESULT
• THE CONTEXT
• INTRODUCTION
• HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
• THE THRUST OF DETAILING
• THE REALITY OF DETAILING
• QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT DETAILING
• THE INDIVIDUAL EFFORT
• REVIEW OF SAMPLE DETAILS
• DISCUSSION OF CASE STUDIES
• ANALYSIS OF A DETAIL
• DETAILS “BY OTHERS”
• EPILOGUE

424 pages, 300 illus. / 23,5 x 28,5 cm