Carpentry and Building Construction; Department of the Army Technical Manual TM 5-460

Washington DC: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1961. Presumed First Edition, presumed reprint as date of issue was 1960. Wraps. 198, [2] pages. Illustrations (including fold-outs). Appendix I. References. Appendix II. Abbreviations and Symbols. Appendix III. Paints. Appendix IV. Construction Rates. Glossary. Index. Cover has some wear and soiling. This manual supersedes TM 5-226, 6 May 1943, including C 1, 20 May 1944. This manual reflects the state of the art, the state of knowledge and the state of practice at the time the United States increased its military activity in Vietnam. This manual provides instruction and guidance for military personnel engaged in, or responsible for, carpentry and building construction. It is applicable for both training and field use. Carpentry. The functions of and the methods used by the carpenter in maintaining, repairing, and constructing buildings and other wooden structures. Building construction. In addition to information on standard theater of operations building construction, this manual gives information on prefabricated buildings, including proper erection, crew organization, erection time rates, and recommended procedures. Condition: Good.

Keywords: Military Manual, Technical Manual, Carpentry, Lumber, Framing, Coverings, Girders, Floor Joists, Fastening, Splices, Joints, Walls, Ceiling, Roof, Doors, Windows, Screens, Prefabricated

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