Buildings of Earth and Straw: Structural Design for Rammed Earth and Straw-Bale Architecture

King, Bruce

ISBN 10: 0964471817 / ISBN 13: 9780964471818

Editore: Ecological Design Press, 1996

Codice articolo mon0000366422

Riassunto:

Straw bale and rammed earth construction are enjoying a fantastic growth spurt in the United States and abroad. When interest turns to action, however, builders can encounter resistance from mainstream construction and lending communities unfamiliar with these materials. Buildings of Earth and Straw is written by structural engineer Bruce King, and provides technical data from an engineer's perspective. Information includes: special construction requirements of earth and straw; design capabilities and limitations of these materials; and most importantly, the documentation of testing that building officials often require.

Recensione: "Bruce King has produced a book that is both long overdue and quite timely. While I find most technical books to be dry, uninteresting, and difficult to read, Bruce has managed to provide technical information in an accessible and entertaining manner. Although parts of his book will admittedly require engineering training to understand, even the uninitiated builder will find a wealth of usable material here." --Bob Fowler, FAIA, PE, PBO past Chairman, International Conference of Building Officials, founding member, International Codes Council

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Titolo: Buildings of Earth and Straw: Structural ...
Casa editrice: Ecological Design Press
Data di pubblicazione: 1996
Legatura: paperback
Condizione: Good