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Explore the most up-to-date green methods for residential and commercial building construction, along with the construction materials and properties needed to carry them out with this newly revised book. Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future 3rd Edition offers comprehensive coverage of these topics and presents them using a logical, well-structured format that follows the natural sequence of a construction project. With an emphasis in providing the most current information available, including sustainability and green design, this third edition is fully equipped with content that reflects the 2004 Edition of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat and information that is based on the input of hundreds of today's top manufacturers and professional and trade organizations. In addition, relevant building codes are frequently referenced, rounding out this need-to-know coverage that is critical to success in the industry.
Features:
- Offers the very latest information on the industry's hottest topics, including sustainable and green building materials, assemblies and systems.
- Extensive and up-to-date, the text is highlighted with over 300 new color photos and illustrations that focus on the most current equipment, tools and procedures.
- Showcases ground-breaking materials and systems with Construction Materials, Methods, and
Techniques Boxes, providing more detailed information on selected areas of interest.
- Clearly illustrates the real-world application of new construction materials and strategies with Case Studies, many of which have received a Green or LEED certification.
- Extensive and up-to-date, the text is highlighted with over 300 new color photos and illustrations that focus on the most current equipment, tools and procedures.
- Facilitates comprehension with a logical, organized format that mirrors the natural progression of a construction project, allowing readers to build a foundation of knowledge before moving into the specific requirements of each stage of construction.
- Organized by selected divisions with references to the 2004 edition of the MasterFormat.
- Encourages readers to apply what they have learned with hands-on activities at the end of each chapter.
- Chapters feature Learning Objectives, Key Terms, and Review Questions to help aid in the students comprehension and learning of chapter materials.
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction. Chapter 1: The Construction Industry: An Overview. Chapter 2: Regulatory Constraints, Standards and Sustainability. Part II: Site Construction and Earthwork. Chapter 3: Properties of Materials. Chapter 4: The Building Site. Chapter 5: Soils. Chapter 6: Foundations. Part III: Concrete and Masonry. Chapter 7: Concrete. Chapter 8: Cast-In-Place Concrete. Chapter 9: Precast Concrete. Chapter 10: Mortars for Masonry Walls. Chapter 11: Clay Brick and Tile. Chapter 12: Concrete Masonry. Chapter 13: Stone. Chapter 14: Masonry Construction. Part IV: Metals, Wood and Plastics. Chapter 15: Ferrous Metals. Chapter 16: Nonferrous Metals. Chapter 17: Steel Frame Construction. Chapter 18: Wood, Plastics, and Composites. Chapter 19: Products Manufactured from Wood. Chapter 20: Wood and Metal Light Frame Construction. Chapter 21: Heavy Timber Construction. Chapter 22: Finishing the Exterior and Interior of Light Wood Frame Buildings. Chapter 23: Paper and Paper Pulp Products. Chapter 24: Plastics. Part V: Thermal and Moisture/Openings/Finishes. Chapter 25: Thermal Insulation and Vapor Barriers. Chapter 26: Bonding Agents, Sealers, and Sealants. Chapter 27: Bituminous Materials. Chapter 28: Roofing Systems. Chapter 29: Glass. Chapter 30: Doors, Windows, Entrances, and Storefronts. Chapter 31: Cladding Systems. Chapter 32: Interior Finishes. Chapter 33: Painting and Coatings. Chapter 34: Gypsum, Lime, and Plaster. Chapter 35: Acoustical Materials. Chapter 36: Interior Walls, Partitions, and Ceilings. Chapter 37: Flooring. Chapter 38: Carpeting. Chapter 39: Specialties. Chapter 40: Residential and Commercial Equipment. Chapter 41: Furnishings. Chapter 42: Special Construction. Chapter 43: Conveying Systems. Chapter 44: Fire-Suppression Systems. Chapter 45: Plumbing Systems. Chapter 46: Heating, Air-Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration.
Chapter 47: Electrical Equipment and Systems. Chapter 48: Electronic Safety and Security. Appendices. |
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