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by Joseph Kendall Freitag (Author)
Architectural Engineering, With Especial Reference To High Building Construction: Including Many Examples Of Prominent Office Buildings (1895) is a comprehensive book written by Joseph Kendall Freitag. The book focuses on the field of architectural engineering and its application in the construction of high-rise buildings. It provides a detailed overview of the principles and techniques involved in the design and construction of tall buildings, including the use of materials, structural systems, and building technologies.The book includes many examples of prominent office buildings from around the world, which serve as case studies for the application of architectural engineering principles. These examples include the Home Insurance Building in Chicago, the New York Life Insurance Building in New York City, and the Masonic Temple Building in Chicago, among others.The book also covers a range of topics related to architectural engineering, including the history of high-rise buildings, building codes and regulations, fire safety, and the role of the architect and engineer in building design. It also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts discussed.Overall, Architectural Engineering, With Especial Reference To High Building Construction: Including Many Examples Of Prominent Office Buildings (1895) is a valuable resource for architects, engineers, and anyone interested in the design and construction of tall buildings.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.
