Timber construction can justifiably be called the building method of the future, having gained significant market share over other materials in recent years. This book approaches the subject in way that is both comprehensive and easy to understand. The most up-to-date knowledge in the field of timber engineering is presented in such a way that novices are inspired to get started while experts can expand their knowledge quickly and purposefully. In this fully revised edition, all subsections are up to date: design and construction, supporting structure and building envelope, layered structure of building components, fire protection, sound insulation, etc. With ground plans, tables, drawings and images, this book presents the current and future state of the art of timber construction.
Pages: 488
Language: German
23 × 29 cm
883 illustrations, 507 col. ill.
Josef Kolb, timber construction engineer
Hanspeter Kolb, Prof. of timber construction
Andreas Müller, Prof. of structural design
„Das Buch macht Lust zu lernen, wie man mit Holz baut. [...] Optisch in klarem Schweizer Design gestaltet, zeigt das Werk [...] mit Plänen, Tabellen, Zeichnungen und Bildern den aktuellen und zukunftsweisenden Stand der Technik.” (Informationsdienst Holz)
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„eine vollständig überarbeitete Neuausgabe des wichtigsten Nachschlagewerks in Sachen Entwerfen und Konstruieren mit Holz“ (FIRST)