Basic Engineering for Builders

If you've ever been stumped by an engineering problem on the job, yet wanted to avoid the expense of hiring a qualified engineer, you should have Basic Engineering for Builders. Here you'll find engineering principles explained in non-technical language and practical methods for applying them on the job.

With the help of this book you'll be able to understand engineering functions in the plans and how to meet the requirements, how to get permits issued without the help of an engineer, and anticipate requirements for concrete, steel, wood and masonry. See why you sometimes have to hire an engineer and what you can undertake yourself: surveying, concrete, lumber loads and stresses, steel, masonry, plumbing and HVAC systems.

This book is designed to help the builder save money by understanding engineering principles that you can incorporate into the jobs you bid.