Civil engineering and architecture

Based on the innovative Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum, this text provides an illustrated history of architectural styles and the engineering achievements that produced them, as well as detailed coverage of the principles and concepts that professionals use to shape today's built enviro...

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Main Author: Matteson, Donna (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication is not identified] Delmar, Cencage Learning 27 cm
Series:Project Lead the Way
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Call Number :TA 148 .M38 2012
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Definitions and History of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 2. Careers. 3. Research, Documentation, and Communication. 4. Architectural Design. 5. Site Discovery for Viability Analysis. 6. Site Planning. 7. Site Design. 8. Energy Conservation and Design. 9. Residential Space Planning. 10. Commercial Space Planning. 11. Dimensioning and Specifications. 12. Building Materials and Components. 13. Framing Systems: Residential and Commercial Applications. 14. Structural Systems: What Makes a Building Stand? 15. Planning Electric Codes. 16. Planning for Plumbing. 17. Indoor Environmental Quality and Security. 18. Landscaping. 19. Visual Communication of Design Intent. 20. Formal Communication and Analysis