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Illustrated Encyclopedia of Building Services by David Kut
Call Number: REF TH6014.5 .K87 1993
ISBN: 0419176802
Publication Date: 1994
This book explains over 3,000 terms (over 200,000 words) and contains over 200 professionally drawn line illustrations. This practical handbook is intended for day to day use as a reference or as a source of enlightenment for anyone associated with the building and construction industry. It also provides comprehensive practical explanations of the many terms listed, giving guidance, examples of use and, in certain cases, cautionary remarks concerning aspects of the applications.