Max B. Fajardo Jr. was a prominent Filipino architect and engineer. He served as a Regional Director for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and was the Dean of the College of Architecture and Engineering at the University of Northeastern Philippines. His extensive field experience allowed him to translate rigorous engineering formulas into "simplified" tables and methods that anyone in the field can use. Core Chapters and Topics

While the physical book is a staple in many engineering offices, digital copies are frequently sought for on-site use.

Modern digital versions available on platforms like Scribd often include clickable tables of contents and OCR (Selectable) text for easier searching.

While simplified, the methods are based on standardized engineering principles ensuring results remain reliable.

Methods for estimating steel bars, tie wires, and reinforcement for concrete hollow blocks (CHB).