Alexander Newman

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Newman, Alexander, date.
Metal building systems : design and specifications / Alexander Newman. 2nd ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 0 07 140201 2
1. Building, Iron and steel. I. Title.
TA684.N435 2003
693 ?.7 dc22
2003061575

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