the chase. It's the all-graphics guide to steel framing; the
most text you'll find in one place is in the table of contents.
Divided into specific framing systems, the book begins with
a floor framing schematic,
breaks it down into detail, progresses
to a wall framing
schematic, breaks it down, and
so on. Subsequent sections
cover roof rafters, roof trusses,
exterior wall details, and miscellaneous
blocking, bridging, etc.
Tables of recommended fasteners
and fastener schedules complete
the coverage. What's
missing? Assembly narrative,
tools and techniques, header calculations, span tables; all
kinds of stuff that would bring you up to speed on your first
foray. But, it's a great pictorial assembly reference, and confirms
that a steel frame looks