Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques Building for a Sustainable Future

by Spence, William P.; Kultermann, Eva

• ISBN13: 9781435481084
• ISBN10: 1435481089
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-19
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

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, 3E 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Construction Industry: An Overview

Regulatory Constraints, Standards and Sustainability

Site Construction And Earthwork

Properties of Materials

The Building Site

Soils

Foundations

Concrete And Masonry

Concrete

Cast-In-Place Concrete

Precast Concrete

Mortars for Masonry Walls

Clay Brick and Tile

Concrete Masonry

Stone

Masonry Construction

Metals, Wood And Plastics

Ferrous Metals

Nonferrous Metals

Steel Frame Construction

Wood, Plastics, and Composites

Products Manufactured from Wood

Wood and Metal Light Frame Construction

Heavy Timber Construction

Finishing the Exterior and Interior of Light Wood Frame Buildings

Paper and Paper Pulp Products

Plastics

Thermal And Moisture/Openings/Finishes

Thermal Insulation and Vapor Barriers

Bonding Agents, Sealers, and Sealants

Bituminous Materials

Roofing Systems

Glass

Doors, Windows, Entrances, and Storefronts

Cladding Systems

Interior Finishes

Painting and Coatings

Gypsum, Lime, and Plaster

Acoustical Materials

Interior Walls, Partitions, and Ceilings

Flooring

Carpeting

Specialties

Residential and Commercial Equipment

Furnishings

Special Construction

Conveying Systems

Fire-Suppression Systems

Plumbing Systems

Heating, Air-Conditioning, Ventilation, And Refrigeration

Electrical Equipment And Systems

Electronic Safety and Security

Appendices

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