{ "item_title" : "Building Construction Assemblies Reference", "item_author" : [" Graham R. Hollingrake "], "item_description" : "Most building failures don't happen in the middle of a wall. They happen where one assembly meets another. The slab at the foundation. The window at the wall. The steel beam at the masonry. The roof membrane at the parapet. When two well-designed systems fail to work together at their interface, the consequences can affect performance, durability, construction schedules, and project costs. Building Construction Assemblies Reference provides a comprehensive, system-by-system approach to understanding, selecting, detailing, and specifying structural and building envelope assemblies. Designed for architects, engineers, construction professionals, and technical specifiers, this practical reference connects structural performance, fire protection, moisture control, durability, constructability, and embodied carbon within a coordinated decision-making process. INSIDE THIS PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: 22 Detailed Chapters covering light wood framing, cold-formed and structural steel, cast-in-place and precast concrete, masonry, mass timber systems, curtain walls, cladding, rainscreens, roofing, and below-grade waterproofing.66 Technical Illustrations featuring assembly sections, interface details, and comparison diagrams that explain material relationships, layer arrangements, connections, and control-layer continuity.Practical Specification Checklists addressing materials, submittals, installation requirements, construction coordination, and field quality control.Building Envelope Guidance covering thermal insulation, air and vapor control, flashing, drainage, moisture protection, fenestration, and critical roof-to-wall transitions.Mass Timber Construction Guidance addressing cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated timber (NLT), dowel-laminated timber (DLT), glulam, connections, fire protection, and moisture management.Embodied-carbon Comparison Methods explaining functional units, life-cycle boundaries, environmental product declarations, and the factors that influence responsible material selection.Key Concepts tables, worked calculations, unit conversions, a technical glossary, and an Assembly Review Checklist to support practical reference and project coordination.FROM INDIVIDUAL MATERIALS TO COMPLETE BUILDING ASSEMBLIES Rather than examining wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and mass timber as isolated materials, this guide explains how assemblies function as coordinated systems and how their connections influence overall building performance. Drawing on the 2024 International Building Code and relevant industry standards, including references from ASHRAE, AISC, ACI, NDS, TMS, and NFPA, the book provides a framework for identifying and verifying applicable technical requirements. Embodied-carbon figures and comparisons are presented as illustrative methods, not certified product-specific results. Actual project requirements must be checked against adopted codes, approved assembly listings, current manufacturer documentation, and applicable standards. Whether you're selecting construction systems, preparing architectural details, reviewing specifications, coordinating trades, or comparing assembly alternatives, this practical reference helps you identify the critical relationships that make buildings more coordinated, constructible, and durable. Understand the complete assembly, strengthen the connections, and make better-informed building design decisions.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/254/9798162541400_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "69.99", "online_price" : "69.99", "our_price" : "69.99", "club_price" : "69.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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