A Visual Dictionary of ArchitectureThe classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded! An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K. Ching's signature presentation. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings. From Arch to Wood, every concept, technology, material and detail important to architects and designers are presented in Ching's unique style.
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Abbr angle arch architecture base beam bending bolt bond braced brick building information modeling cable called ceiling cement characterized Chinese architecture coat color column compression compressive stresses concrete masonry unit connected consisting ofa construction curve decorative device door electric elements end ofa energy equal exterior face finish fire fire-resistance rating floor force frame glass Gothic architecture grade gypsum heat hinge horizontal insulation interior lamp length light light-frame construction linear perspective load metal molding mortar ofa building ofa material ofa structure ofthe opening ornamental panel parallel pile pipe plaster plastic plate portland cement pressure produced projecting rabbeted rafter ratio rectangular reinforced resistance sash shape shear shearing stress slab sloping soil solid space steel stone stress strip structural member supporting temperature tensile tensile stresses terrazzo thermal thermal insulation tile timber truss usually vault vertical wall weld window wood