Description

Book Synopsis
The 'Architect's Bible' since 1932, updated with the latest codes and standards Architectural Graphic Standards is the written authority for architects, designers, and building contractors. It provides comprehensive guidance on the visual representation of materials, products, systems, and assemblies.

Table of Contents

A Note from the Publisher xiii

A Note from the AIA xiv

Architects’ Tributes to Architectural Graphic Standards xv

Introduction xviii

Section 1: Design Principles & Construction Documentation 1

Chapter 1 Functional Planning 3

Human Factors 4

Universal and Accessible Design 19

Chapter 2 Environment 73

Environmental Factors 74

Solar Path and Solar Angle 79

Climate Zone 86

Thermal Comfort 90

Daylighting 92

Acoustics 95

Chapter 3 Building Resiliency 107

Overview 108

Components of Building Resilience 109

Hazard-Specific Building-Resilience Considerations 113

Maintainability 114

Safety 115

Security 122

Security Planning and Design: Continuing Education 127

Sustainability 128

Good Practices in Resilience-Based Architectural Designs 130

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design 136

Lifecycle Considerations in Resilience-Based Designs 139

Chapter Appendices 140

Chapter 4 Architectural Construction Documentation 141

Drawings 142

Construction Specifications 146

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 151

Procurement Documents 160

Section 2: Materials 161

Chapter 5 Concrete 163

Concrete Forming and Accessories 164

Concrete Reinforcing 170

Typical Components Applicable to Concrete Work 175

Chapter 6 Masonry 181

Typical Components Applicable to Masonry Work 182

Glass Unit Masonry 185

Stone Assemblies 187

Masonry Mortaring and Grouting 191

Masonry Anchorage, Reinforcing, and Accessories 194

Installation Guidelines and Construction Tolerances 199

Chapter 7 Metals 209

Common Characteristics, Standards, and Practices 210

Typical Metal Products Incorporated into Applicable Work Results 216

Decorative Metal 224

Installation Guidelines and Construction Tolerances 228

Chapter 8 Wood, Plastics, and Composites 233

Common Characteristics, Standards, and Practices 234

Wood Classification 236

Wood Treatment 236

Typical Wood, Plastic, and Composite Products Incorporated into Applicable Work Results 240

Installation Guidelines and Construction Tolerances 252

Chapter 9 Glass 259

Common Characteristics, Standards, and Practices 260

Section 3: Building Elements 271

Chapter 10 Element A: Substructure 273

Soils and Soils Explorations 274

Foundations 283

Cast-in-Place Concrete Slab 298

Crawl Space Construction 303

Basement Construction 304

Chapter 11 Element B: Shell 313

Design Considerations 314

Sustainability and Energy 320

Floor Assemblies 322

Roof Assemblies 326

Superstructure 329

Exterior Vertical Enclosures 387

Exterior Horizontal Enclosures 468

Chapter 12 Element C: Interiors 527

Interior Construction 528

Chapter 13 Element D: Services 641

Conveying 642

Other Conveying Equipment 655

Plumbing 659

Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) 691

Design Considerations 691

Heating/Cooling Source Components 699

HVAC Distribution Arrangements and Components 711

HVAC Delivery Components 722

HVAC Control Systems 725

Fire Protection 732

Electrical 744

Communications 767

Chapter 14 Element E: Equipment and Furnishings 779

Equipment 780

Furnishings 836

Chapter 15 Element F: Special Construction 877

Design Considerations of Integrated Construction 878

Building Modules 878

Manufactured—Fabricated Rooms 881

Special Structures 890

Manufactured Engineered Structures 893

Special Function Construction 898

Special Facilities Components 908

Athletic and Recreation Special Construction 919

Chapter 16 Element G: Sitework 923

Site Earthwork 924

Runoff Control Systems 925

Water Management 930

Basement Excavation 931

Site Grading 936

Site Improvements 938

Parking Lots 942

Porous Pavements 946

Pedestrian Paving 950

Exterior Stairs and Ramps 953

Athletic and Recreational Areas 955

Site Development 966

Landscaping 981

Selecting Plants for Rooftop Planting 991

Site Civil Utilities 993

Porous Paving Systems 995

Storm Drainage Grates 997

Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basins 999

Site Electrical Utilities 1001

Appendices 1005

A Classical Architectural Elements 1007

B Mathematical Data 1019

C Structural Calculations 1025

Index 1029

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 03/05/2016
      ISBN13: 9781118909508, 978-1118909508
      ISBN10: 111890950X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The 'Architect's Bible' since 1932, updated with the latest codes and standards Architectural Graphic Standards is the written authority for architects, designers, and building contractors. It provides comprehensive guidance on the visual representation of materials, products, systems, and assemblies.

      Table of Contents

      A Note from the Publisher xiii

      A Note from the AIA xiv

      Architects’ Tributes to Architectural Graphic Standards xv

      Introduction xviii

      Section 1: Design Principles & Construction Documentation 1

      Chapter 1 Functional Planning 3

      Human Factors 4

      Universal and Accessible Design 19

      Chapter 2 Environment 73

      Environmental Factors 74

      Solar Path and Solar Angle 79

      Climate Zone 86

      Thermal Comfort 90

      Daylighting 92

      Acoustics 95

      Chapter 3 Building Resiliency 107

      Overview 108

      Components of Building Resilience 109

      Hazard-Specific Building-Resilience Considerations 113

      Maintainability 114

      Safety 115

      Security 122

      Security Planning and Design: Continuing Education 127

      Sustainability 128

      Good Practices in Resilience-Based Architectural Designs 130

      Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design 136

      Lifecycle Considerations in Resilience-Based Designs 139

      Chapter Appendices 140

      Chapter 4 Architectural Construction Documentation 141

      Drawings 142

      Construction Specifications 146

      Building Information Modeling (BIM) 151

      Procurement Documents 160

      Section 2: Materials 161

      Chapter 5 Concrete 163

      Concrete Forming and Accessories 164

      Concrete Reinforcing 170

      Typical Components Applicable to Concrete Work 175

      Chapter 6 Masonry 181

      Typical Components Applicable to Masonry Work 182

      Glass Unit Masonry 185

      Stone Assemblies 187

      Masonry Mortaring and Grouting 191

      Masonry Anchorage, Reinforcing, and Accessories 194

      Installation Guidelines and Construction Tolerances 199

      Chapter 7 Metals 209

      Common Characteristics, Standards, and Practices 210

      Typical Metal Products Incorporated into Applicable Work Results 216

      Decorative Metal 224

      Installation Guidelines and Construction Tolerances 228

      Chapter 8 Wood, Plastics, and Composites 233

      Common Characteristics, Standards, and Practices 234

      Wood Classification 236

      Wood Treatment 236

      Typical Wood, Plastic, and Composite Products Incorporated into Applicable Work Results 240

      Installation Guidelines and Construction Tolerances 252

      Chapter 9 Glass 259

      Common Characteristics, Standards, and Practices 260

      Section 3: Building Elements 271

      Chapter 10 Element A: Substructure 273

      Soils and Soils Explorations 274

      Foundations 283

      Cast-in-Place Concrete Slab 298

      Crawl Space Construction 303

      Basement Construction 304

      Chapter 11 Element B: Shell 313

      Design Considerations 314

      Sustainability and Energy 320

      Floor Assemblies 322

      Roof Assemblies 326

      Superstructure 329

      Exterior Vertical Enclosures 387

      Exterior Horizontal Enclosures 468

      Chapter 12 Element C: Interiors 527

      Interior Construction 528

      Chapter 13 Element D: Services 641

      Conveying 642

      Other Conveying Equipment 655

      Plumbing 659

      Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) 691

      Design Considerations 691

      Heating/Cooling Source Components 699

      HVAC Distribution Arrangements and Components 711

      HVAC Delivery Components 722

      HVAC Control Systems 725

      Fire Protection 732

      Electrical 744

      Communications 767

      Chapter 14 Element E: Equipment and Furnishings 779

      Equipment 780

      Furnishings 836

      Chapter 15 Element F: Special Construction 877

      Design Considerations of Integrated Construction 878

      Building Modules 878

      Manufactured—Fabricated Rooms 881

      Special Structures 890

      Manufactured Engineered Structures 893

      Special Function Construction 898

      Special Facilities Components 908

      Athletic and Recreation Special Construction 919

      Chapter 16 Element G: Sitework 923

      Site Earthwork 924

      Runoff Control Systems 925

      Water Management 930

      Basement Excavation 931

      Site Grading 936

      Site Improvements 938

      Parking Lots 942

      Porous Pavements 946

      Pedestrian Paving 950

      Exterior Stairs and Ramps 953

      Athletic and Recreational Areas 955

      Site Development 966

      Landscaping 981

      Selecting Plants for Rooftop Planting 991

      Site Civil Utilities 993

      Porous Paving Systems 995

      Storm Drainage Grates 997

      Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basins 999

      Site Electrical Utilities 1001

      Appendices 1005

      A Classical Architectural Elements 1007

      B Mathematical Data 1019

      C Structural Calculations 1025

      Index 1029

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