Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods, 7th Edition

by H. Leslie Simmons

• ISBN13: 9780471356400
• ISBN10: 0471356409
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This book provides vital descriptive information on how to design buildings, detail components, specify materials and product, and avoid common pitfalls--all in a single volume. * Now contains more information on construction documents and administration, prestressed and post-tensioned structural concrete, heavy timber framing, wood siding, and green materials. * Features more than 1,200 illustrations, including hundreds of new and updated images. * Includes metric units and U.S. customary units throughout.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
Disclaimer	xiii
General Requirements	1	(90)
Introduction	2	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	2	(1)
Building Design	2	(5)
Construction Documents	7	(3)
Bidding and Negotiation	10	(1)
Construction Contract Administration	11	(1)
Industry Standards	12	(6)
Codes	18	(8)
Barrier-Free Design	26	(12)
The Metric System of Measurement	38	(35)
Land Surveys and Descriptions	73	(4)
Properties of Materials	77	(11)
Additional Reading	88	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	89	(2)
Site Construction	91	(28)
Introduction	92	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	92	(1)
Soils	92	(6)
Site Preparation	98	(1)
Earthwork	99	(10)
Surface- and Groundwater Problems	109	(3)
Lawns and Landscaping	112	(4)
Additional Reading	116	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	116	(3)
Concrete	119	(82)
Introduction	120	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	120	(1)
History	120	(3)
Concrete Materials	123	(6)
Formwork	129	(5)
Reinforcement	134	(7)
Accessories	141	(2)
Joints	143	(3)
Mixtures and Mixing	146	(9)
Handling, Transporting, Placing, and Consolidating	155	(3)
Finishing	158	(6)
Curing and Protection	164	(2)
Concrete Foundation Systems	166	(7)
Concrete Slabs on Grade	173	(7)
Cast-in-Place Structural Concrete	180	(9)
Precast Concrete	189	(6)
Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete	195	(1)
Concrete Toppings	195	(1)
Structural Insulating Roof Decks	196	(1)
Cement-Based Underlayment	197	(1)
Additional Reading	198	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	199	(2)
Masonry	201	(94)
Introduction	202	(1)
Applicable MasterFormatTM Sections	202	(1)
History	202	(1)
Mortar and Grout	203	(8)
Reinforcement, Ties, Anchors, and Flashing	211	(3)
Clay Masonry Units	214	(14)
Concrete Masonry Units	228	(9)
Unit Masonry Design	237	(22)
Unit Masonry Erection	259	(17)
Stone	276	(8)
Glass Unit Masonry	284	(1)
Properties of Selected Masonry Walls	285	(4)
Additional Reading	289	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	290	(5)
Metals	295	(68)
Introduction	296	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	296	(1)
Iron and Steel Materials and Products	296	(24)
Iron and Steel Design and Construction	320	(13)
Miscellaneous Iron and Steel Elements	333	(1)
Aluminum	333	(16)
Other Metals	349	(7)
Additional Reading	356	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	357	(6)
Wood and Plastics	363	(114)
Introduction	364	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	364	(1)
Properties of Wood	364	(15)
Lumber	379	(12)
Plywood and Other Panels	391	(15)
Treated Wood Foundations	406	(4)
General Framing Requirements	410	(2)
Conventional Framing and Furring	412	(35)
Other Framing Systems	447	(15)
Finish Carpentry	462	(2)
Plastic Fabrications	464	(10)
Additional Reading	474	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	474	(3)
Thermal and Moisture Protection	477	(140)
Introduction	478	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	478	(1)
Moisture Control	478	(18)
Waterproofing and Dampproofing	496	(3)
Building Insulation	499	(12)
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems	511	(2)
Low-Slope Roofing	513	(18)
Steep Roofing	531	(39)
Siding	570	(19)
Flashing and Sheet Metal	589	(5)
Metal Roofing	594	(5)
Fireproofing	599	(2)
Joint Sealing	601	(6)
Additional Reading	607	(2)
Acknowledgments and References	609	(8)
Doors and Windows	617	(78)
Introduction	618	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	618	(1)
Metal Doors and Frames	618	(5)
Wood Doors	623	(11)
Aluminum Entrances and Storefronts	634	(4)
Aluminum Windows and Sliding Glass Doors	638	(7)
Wood Windows and Sliding Glass Doors	645	(8)
Storm Windows and Doors	653	(3)
Door Hardware	656	(5)
Glazing	661	(18)
Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls	679	(7)
Additional Reading	686	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	687	(8)
Finishes	695	(190)
Introduction	696	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	696	(1)
Plaster Materials	696	(7)
Plaster Support Systems, Bases, and Accessories	703	(6)
Gypsum Plaster Application	709	(4)
Portland Cement Plaster Application	713	(6)
Gypsum Board Systems	719	(30)
Tile	749	(23)
Terrazzo	772	(11)
Acoustical Treatment	783	(14)
Wood Flooring	797	(9)
Stone Flooring	806	(5)
Resilient Flooring	811	(21)
Carpet	832	(14)
Resinous Flooring	846	(3)
Special Coatings	849	(5)
Paints	854	(18)
Vinyl Wall Coverings	872	(1)
Additional Reading	873	(2)
Acknowledgments and References	875	(10)
Specialties	885	(8)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	886	(1)
Fire Safety	886	(3)
Fire Protection Specialties	889	(1)
Additional Reading	890	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	890	(3)
Equipment	893	(10)
Introduction	894	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	894	(1)
Residential Appliances	894	(5)
Unit Kitchens	899	(2)
Additional Reading	901	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	901	(2)
Furnishings	903	(12)
Introduction	904	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	904	(1)
Wood Casework	904	(6)
Window Treatment	910	(3)
Additional Reading	913	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	914	(1)
Special Construction	915	(56)
Introduction	916	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	916	(1)
Sound Control	916	(48)
Lightning Protection	964	(1)
Intrusion Prevention and Detection	965	(4)
Additional Reading	969	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	970	(1)
Conveying Systems	971	(10)
Introduction	972	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	972	(1)
Elevators	972	(7)
Additional Reading	979	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	979	(2)
Mechanical	981	(82)
Introduction	982	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	982	(1)
Plumbing	982	(44)
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)	1026	(32)
Fire Sprinkler Systems	1058	(1)
Additional Reading	1058	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	1058	(5)
Electrical	1063	(86)
Introduction	1064	(1)
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections	1064	(1)
Fundamentals of Electricity	1064	(4)
Electric Power Distribution	1068	(2)
Service and Distribution	1070	(18)
Lighting	1088	(5)
Communications Systems	1093	(1)
Conservation of Energy	1094	(1)
Additional Reading	1095	(1)
Acknowledgments and References	1095	(2)
Appendix A
Data Sources	1097	(22)
Appendix B
Glossary	1119	(30)
Index	1149