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Rational Building (1894)

Rational Building (1894)

Viollet-Le-Duc, M. Eugene-Emmanuel
Huss, George Martin

Hardcover

Letters & EssaysGeneral Architecture

ISBN10: 1437260233
ISBN13: 9781437260236
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.61
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Rational Building is a book written by M. Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc in 1894. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of architectural design and construction. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of architecture, the principles of design, the materials used in construction, and the techniques used to build structures. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of architecture. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of architecture, from ancient times to the present day. The second chapter discusses the principles of design, including proportion, symmetry, and harmony. The third chapter covers the materials used in construction, including stone, brick, and timber. The fourth chapter focuses on the techniques used to build structures, including masonry, carpentry, and metalworking. The fifth chapter discusses the design and construction of roofs, including the different types of roofs and the materials used to build them. The sixth chapter covers the design and construction of walls, including the different types of walls and the materials used to build them. The book also includes numerous illustrations, diagrams, and photographs that help to explain the concepts discussed in the text. Overall, Rational Building is an essential resource for architects, engineers, and anyone interested in the principles and practices of architectural design and construction.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.

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