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Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles for Construction, 2nd Edition, is ideal for anyone beginning a career in the building trades industry. It provides thorough, up-to-date coverage of the core academic areas that are necessary for success in the field. Topics include work ethic, math, communications, print reading, safety, and common tools. Now in its second edition, this book has been updated to include new coverage of building codes and safe materials handling in order to stay current with industry standards and trends. In addition, a new chapter on percentages rounds out the math section, and an English-Spanish glossary has been added to better address the needs of all readers.
Features:
- Comprehensive coverage of a solid range of topics makes this a must have for beginners in the industry.
- Detailed illustrations throughout the book highlight importance concepts.
- Coverage of basic math concepts and work ethic guidelines teaches material that is often overlooked in traditional building trades books.
- End-of-chapter activities and review questions engage readers and encourage the application of key principles.
About this Book
Whether an individual chooses a career as a skilled craftsperson or is striving to become a general contractor, Basic Principles for Construction provides the necessary background for understanding the construction industry and the basic skills for learning a specific trade.
Basic Principles for Construction is an outstanding resource for new and advancing construction students, or for those considering entering a construction program. This text provides a solid foundation to learn the major trade areas - carpentry, electrical wiring, HVAC, plumbing, and facilities maintenance. It introduces students to the industry - explaining how it is organized and how to successfully gain employment - and also covers the need-to-know information for the daily activities associated with working in the industry, including safety, basic math, tools, and blueprint reading.
Organization
This textbook is organized in a logical sequence that is easy to learn and teach, and is divided into five major sections:
- Section 1: The Construction Industry is designed to provide students with background on the industry. It introduces students to the organization and leadership structure, as well as the importance of ethics, teamwork, and effective communications with others to successfully complete a job.
- Section 2: Safety covers the all-important elements of safely working on a job site, including working with electricity, hazardous materials, scaffolding, ladders, and compressed air. It also covers OSHA regulations, practical housekeeping, and personal protective equipment to ensure safe work habits.
- Section 3: Construction Math reviews basic math skills and how to practically apply these skills on the job. Examples and practice problems are integrated into the chapters to increase student aptitude in working out various construction problems. The section concludes with a chapter on combined operations, which illustrates the necessity of having the ability to utilize several math skills in completing a single job.
- Section 4: Tools and Fasteners introduces students to the selection, use, and care of the various hand and power tools required to complete a job, as well as different types of fasteners. The section also includes a chapter on the basics of rigging as it applies to residential construction.
- Section 5: Print Reading
emphasizes the elements and features of basic residential blueprints and how to accurately read them. Activities at the end of each chapter encourage students to practice their blue print reading skills.
New to this Edition
The second edition continues the structure, organization, and all of the content that made the first edition so successful; but in this edition we added content that some instructors thought was missing from the first edition. Specifically, we added coverage of building codes, trade unions, and nonunion organizations; material handling was added to the safety coverage; and a new chapter was added on percent (percentage).
Features
This innovative series was designed with input from educators and industry and informed by the curriculum and training objectives established by the Standards Committee. The following features aid learning:
- A Success Story opens each section, providing insights, advice, and motivation from professionals working in a variety of construction trades, and offering an insider's view of construction as a career.
- Learning Features such as the Objectives and Glossary of Terms set the stage for the coming body of knowledge and help the learner identify key concepts and information. These learning features serve as a road map throughout each chapter and offer a practical resource for reference and review.
- The Glossary at the end of the book is now written in both English and Spanish.
- Caution features highlight safety issues and present urgent safety reminders for those working with the various tools in industry – so that students can avoid potential mishaps.
- Examples and Practice Problems integrated into the math chapters illustrate for students, step by step, the various methods of working out construction problems. In addition, it encourages them to practice and improve their math skills.
- Review Questions are designed to reinforce the information in the chapter as well as give students the opportunity to think about what has been learned and what they have accomplished.
- Activities complete each chapter where applicable, and are intended to provide students with a practical "hands-on" experience as it relates to the reading within the text. Everything from identification of tools to Internet research, critical thinking, and building – these activities bring the key points of the chapter to life.
About the Author
Mark Huth brings many years of experience in the industry to his writing - first working as a carpenter, contractor, a building construction teacher, and then as a publisher of construction textbooks. His career has allowed him to consult with hundreds of construction educators in high schools, colleges and universities Basic Principles for Construction has been shaped by his observations of the difficulties students have in studying construction, and by the outstanding programs offered at the best schools in the country. He has also authored several other successful construction titles, including Construction Technology, Basic Blueprint Reading for Construction, Understanding Construction Drawings, and Practical Problems in Mathematics for Carpenters.
Table of Contents
Section 1: The Construction Industry. Chapter 1: Organization of the Industry. Chapter 2: Working in the Industry. Section 2: Safety. Chapter 3: Job Site Safety. Chapter 4: Safety with Ladders, Scaffolds, and Machines. Section 3: Construction Math. Chapter 5: Whole Numbers. Chapter 6: Decimals. Chapter 7: Fractions. Chapter 8: Linear Measure. Chapter 9: Percent and Percentage. Chapter 10: Area and Volume. Chapter 11: Right Angles. Chapter 12: Combined Operations. Section 4: Tools and Fasteners. Chapter 13: Hand Tools – Selection, Use, and Care. Chapter 14: Power Tools – Selection, Use, and Care. Chapter 15: Fasteners. Chapter 16: Rigging. Section 5: Print Reading. Chapter 17: Views. Chapter 18: Scales. Chapter 19: Alphabet of Lines. Chapter 20: Use of Symbols. Chapter 21: Plan Views. Chapter 22: Elevations. Chapter 23: Sections and Details. Appendix. Glossary. Index. |
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