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Radford's cyclopedia of construction; carpentry, building and architecture, based on the practical experience of a large staff of experts in actual construction work.

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Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

GUSN

GUSN-147874

Description

12 v. fronts., illus., plates, plans, diagrs. 23 cm.

Details

Descriptive Terms

Building.
Architecture.

Originator

Radford, William A., 1865- ed.
Johnson, Alfred S. (Alfred Sidney), b. 1860, ed.

Contents

I. Mechanical drafting; architectural drafting.--II. Practical carpentry; stair building.--III. Complete framing; roof trusses.--IV. Masonry; steel construction; electric wiring.--V. Cement construction; materials, manufacture.--VI. Cement construction; plain, reinforced.--VII. Cement construction; reinforced concrete.--VIII. Steel square and its uses.--IX. Heating; ventilation; plumbing; sanitation.--X. Painting; interior decoration; paper hanging.--XI. Shop work; manual training.--XII. Contracts; estimating; hardware; index.

Publication

Chicago, Ill., The Radford architectural company

Description

12 v. fronts., illus., plates, plans, diagrs. 23 cm.

Notes

"Prepared under the supervision of William A. Radford, editor-in-chief, Alfred Sidney Johnson, editor in charge."
"Bibliography of construction" at beginning of each volume.
Gift of Franklin Reed, 1984.

Call Number

Stacks TH145.R2 v.2

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