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...Building construction introduction chapter general we build because most human activities cannot take place outdoors need shelter from sun and snow dry level platforms for our less light by day more night than is offered actions water dispose of wastes so gather materials assemble them into constructions call buildings in an attempt to satisfy these needs a something made man one purpose or another it may be road path bridge dam dwelling airport etc can generally considered as structure consisting floors walls roofs erected provide covered space different uses such residence business entertainment workshop the majority out come design better living conditions activity what difference between house home important owner builder know functions each elements therefore familiar with technical choice criteria which determine strength quality economy any ambient climatic are also located areas where lengthy heavy rains prevail requires good protection against requirements regions essential ci...