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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods - Text Only
Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods - Text Only
Author: Allen, Edward
Edition/Copyright: 5TH 09
ISBN: 0-470-07468-X
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Type: Hardback
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Now in its Fifth Edition, this essential textbook has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction, emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete. New introductory material on the processes, organization, constraints, and choices in construction offers a better look at the management of construction. New sections covering the building envelope uncover the secrets to designing enclosures for thermal insulation, vapor retarders, air barriers, and moisture control. The Fifth Edition also features more axonometric detail drawings and revised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach and the latest IBC 2006, CSI MasterFormat, ASTM references, and LEED information.

 
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Preface

Chapter 1: Making Buildings
Learning to Build
Sustainability
The Work of the Design Professional: Choosing Building Systems
Construction Standards and Information Resources
The Work of the Construction Professional: Constructing Buildings
Trends in the Delivery of Design and Construction Services
Recurring Concerns

Chapter 2: Foundations
Foundation Requirements
Foundation Settlement
Earth Materials
Excavation
Foundations
Underpinning
Retaining Walls
Waterproofing and Drainage
Basement Insulation
Shallow Frost-Protected Foundations
Backfilling
Up-Down Construction
Designing Foundations
Foundation Design and the Building Codes

Chapter 3: Wood
Trees
Lumber
Wood Products
Plastic Lumber
Wood Panel Products
Wood Chemical Treatments
Wood Fasteners
Manufactured Wood Components
Types of Wood Construction

Chapter 4: Heavy Timber Frame Construction
Combustible Buildings Framed with Heavy Timber
Lateral Bracing of Heavy Timber Buildings
Building Services in Heavy Timber Buildings
Longer Spans in Heavy Timber

Chapter 5: Wood Light Frame Construction
History
Foundations for Light Frame Structures
Building the Frame
Variations on in Wood Light Frame Construction
Wood Light Frame Construction and the Building Codes
Uniqueness of Wood Light Frame Construction

Chapter 6: Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction
Protection From the Weather
Roofing
Windows and Doors
Siding

Chapter 7: Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction
Completing the Building Enclosure
Wall and Ceiling Finish
Millwork and Finish Carpentry
Flooring and Ceramic Tile Work
Finishing Touches

Chapter 8: Brick Masonry
History
Mortar
Brick Masonry
Masonry Wall Construction

Chapter 9: Stone and Concrete Masonry
Stone Masonry
Concrete Masonry
Masonry Wall Construction

Chapter 10: Masonry Wall Construction
Types of Masonry Walls
Spanning Systems for Masonry Bearing Wall Construction
Detailing Masonry Walls
Some Special Problems of Masonry Construction
Masonry and the Building Codes
Uniqueness of Masonry

Chapter 11: Steel Frame Construction
History
The Material Steel
Details of Steel Framing
The Construction Process
Fireproofing of Steel Framing
Longer Spans in Steel
Composite Columns

Chapter 12: Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction
The Concept of Light Gauge Steel Construction
Framing Procedures
Other Common Uses of Light Gauge Steel Framing
Advantages and Disadvantages of Light Gauge Steel Framing
Light Gauge Steel Framing and the Building Codes

Chapter 13: Concrete Construction
History
Cement and Concrete
Making and Placing Concrete
Formwork
Reinforcing
Concrete Creep
Prestressing
Innovations in Concrete Construction
ACI 301

Chapter 14: Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems
Casting a Concrete Slab on Grade
Casting a Concrete Column
One-Way Floor and Roof Framing Systems
Two-Way Floor and Roof Framing Systems
Concrete Stairs
Sitecast Posttensioned Framing Systems
Selecting a Sitecast Concrete Framing System
Innovations in Sitecast Concrete Construction
Architectural Concrete
Longer Spans in Sitecast Concrete
Designing Economical Sitecast Concrete Buildings
Sitecast Concrete and the Building Codes
Uniqueness

 

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