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Handbook of Detailing: The Graphic Anatomy of Construction


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This book offers not the exemplary rendering of details for design and planning drafts but rather the best rendering for a respective purpose, be it at the construction site or the office. It targets frequent detailing weaknesses and shows positive examples.

Table of Contents:
Preliminary TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION [Ch. 1] CONTEXT [Ch. 2] THE END RESULT [Ch. 3] QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT DETAILING [Ch. 4] [Questions noted in this chapter to be TOPIC titles as follow] TOPIC 1- Where is the problem [to be detailed] located/ [if location not indicated previously] TOPIC 2- What is the problem? TOPIC 3- Why must this be detailed? TOPIC 4- What pattern[s] or solutions seem appropriate? TOPIC 5- How do I best implement those patterns or solutions? TOPIC 6- What should I show [the primary focus]? TOPIC 7- What information should be shown or noted? Am I trying to show too much? TOPIC 8- What information is required that is not shown on the sketch? What should I leave out? TOPIC 9- What is the right or a good scale for this detail? What is the best view to use? What scale should I use for highest clarity? TOPIC 10- What materials should be used? TOPIC 11- How much surrounding area should be shown? How much do I show [overall area of detail]? What should I show in the background and surrounding construction [for reference]? How does this relate to other surrounding details? TOPIC 12- How other the materials interface and connect together? What must I show [to convey all pertinent information]? Can this be combined with other information for a better, more informative drawing? TOPIC 13- Is there a standard detail available that could be the basis for this new detail? TOPIC 14- Is there another detail, new or existing, which can be expanded to include the new work, or which provides a better basis for this detail? TOPIC 15- Is there enough information here that I could build this work? What must i show [to convey all pertinent information]? TOPIC 16- How can I increase the readability of the detail? TOPIC 17- What line weight variations are appropriate and where should changes occur? What line weights are appropriate? Increasing readability TOPIC 18- How can I make the construction in the detail, better, less costly, less complex? What material symbols are necessary? What are the best locations for notes/dimensions? TOPIC 19- How can I make the detail drawing better, in presentation? Is it too complex? Is it better to use 2 details? Is it confusing? Too involved? TOPIC 20- Have I cross-referenced this detail completely and properly? What needs to be cross-referenced? THE MATTER OF DETAILING [Chap. 5:]- a discussion emphasizing the need for, the value of and the correct disposition of details for every project; setting values and principles. THE INDIVIDUAL EFFORT [Chap. 6] -- a personalized discussion about the effort of each participant in the detailing production process; methods, techniques, values, etc. REVIEW OF SAMPLE DETAILS [Chap. 7]-- a number of details from various sources, in differing media and styles to illustrate the variety of methods that can be applied in detailing. DISCUSSION OF CASE STUDIES [Chap. 8]-- a series of details with text/legends which critique the drawing, asses it success/value, and discussions errors and success in the drawings-- along with methods for improvement. ANALYSIS OF A DETAIL [Chap. 9] a discussion about a detail that failed when installed in the field; examination of the other ancillary documents that were used in resolving this issue, and an analysis of what was wrong or went wrong with the intended work DETAILS "BY OTHERS" [Chap. 10] examples and discussion of details produced for projects by persons/firms other than the design professionals; shop drawings, etc. APPENDICES: List of trade and professional organizations List of resources Suggested Reading/Bibliography GLOSSARY-- rather extensive list to provide wider range of terms are frequently used in detailing INDEX

About the Author :
Ralph W. Liebing, lives and works in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the Senior Specifications Architect at Hixson, Architects-Engineers-Interior Design. He studied at the University of Cincinnati and has taught at a number of universities. His specialized work includes publications and essays on architecture such as "Construction of Architecture" und "Architectural Working Drawings, 4th Ed." for John Wiley and Sons, Inc.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9783990432938
  • Publisher: De Gruyter
  • Publisher Imprint: Walter de Gruyter & Co
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: The Graphic Anatomy of Construction
  • ISBN-10: 3990432931
  • Publisher Date: 07 Aug 2009
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No of Pages: 424
  • Weight: 1582 gr


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