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Title: Basic Engineering for Builders by Max Schwartz ISBN: 0-934041-83-0 Publisher: Craftsman Book Co Pub. Date: September, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $36.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (4 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: a bit disappointing...
Comment: I was hoping that this book would have more tabular data and formulas for calculating required structural members; instead it outlined basic components of materials of construction (i should hope we don't need an engineer to tell us things are made of wood & steel!) but did not get down how to solve problems. When I saw the author makes his living testifying against people, my heart sank.
Rating: 4
Summary: This is a tool but can lead to trouble...
Comment: I purchased this manual for two reasons: 1-The author had a credible level of experience and, 2-I was Project Engineer on a wood frame structure where I had no or limited experience. Mr. Schwartz presents the often technical material in a very non-threatening manner. It is relatively easy to follow and someone with some construction industry background could find the references useful. I would caution individuals that changing a design without the engineer's stamp invites significant liability. Claims could abound if some structural members were resized for static loads and not checked dynamically, for instance. Also, experience teaches economical design but if one might get the impression that bigger is better or smaller is more economical-disaster looms! This should not be used in lieu of qualified, registered engineers working within their field of expertise. It seems jaded, but a few hundred spent on a redesign check and stamp could save thousands later. I would not hesitate recommending this manual to Engineer Trainee's or fellow PE's as a quick reference-I would never suggest this to a contractor. In my state, design or analysis (the independent practice of engineering) without proper education and state examination is a felony! With all due respect to Mr. Schwartz, please be honest with your educational level and experience before over extending yourself or your business.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Book for understanding basic engineering
Comment: With this book I was able to understand and show my remodeling contractor what size footings our addition required for the soil we were building on. We had a difference of opinion. But after reading this book he agreed with me.
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Title: Basic Lumber Engineering for Builders by Max Schwartz ISBN: 1572180420 Publisher: Craftsman Book Co Pub. Date: July, 1997 List Price(USD): $38.00 |
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Title: Carpentry and Building Construction by John Louis Feirer, Gilbert R. Hutchings, Mark D. Feirer ISBN: 002838699X Publisher: McGraw-Hill Pub. Date: June, 1997 List Price(USD): $67.32 |
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Title: Basic Engineering Calculations for Contractors by August W., Jr Domel ISBN: 0070180024 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Pub. Date: 01 December, 1996 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: Basic Concrete Engineering for Builders by Max Schwartz, Craftsman Book Company ISBN: 1572180919 Publisher: Craftsman Book Co Pub. Date: February, 2001 List Price(USD): $39.50 |
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Title: Building Contractor's Exam Preparation Guide: Based on the Latest Building Codes by C. Keeler Chapman, Keeler Chapman, John Karns, John Traister ISBN: 1572180307 Publisher: Craftsman Book Co Pub. Date: June, 1996 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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