Rudiments Of The Art Of Building: In Five Sections (1854)

Rudiments Of The Art Of Building: In Five Sections (1854) by Edward Dobson is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of building construction. The book is divided into five sections, each covering a different aspect of the building process. The first section provides an overview of the materials used in building, including stone, brick, and timber. The second section covers the foundations and walls of a building, including the different types of walls and their construction. The third section focuses on roofs and floors, including the different types of roofs and how they are constructed. The fourth section covers the different types of doors and windows, and how they are installed. The final section provides a detailed overview of the various decorative elements that can be added to a building, including cornices, moldings, and other architectural details. Throughout the book, Dobson provides detailed drawings and diagrams to illustrate the concepts he is discussing. Overall, Rudiments Of The Art Of Building is an essential resource for anyone interested in the principles and practices of building construction, and is still widely used today by architects, builders, and students of architecture.Contains General Principles Of Construction; Materials Used In Building; Strength Of Materials; Use Of Materials, Working Drawings, Specifications, And Estimates.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.