Dewalt Construction Professional Reference

by Rosenberg, Paul; American Contractors Educational Services

• ISBN13: 9780975970980
• ISBN10: 0975970984
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-27
• Publisher: DEWALT

Summary

This outstanding ?answer book? is the perfect professional reference for questions concerning basic building disciplines. The DEWALT? Construction Professional Reference features at-a-glance information on hardware sizing, correct nailing patterns, walls and flooring, doors and door openings, roof pitches, stairway stringers, steel, excavation, masonry, and much more! With illustrative diagrams and construction documents for use on the jobsite, this valuable reference is sure to be an effective tool from the configuration of a job to its conclusion.

Table of Contents

General Construction and Safety	p. 1
Drawing Scales	p. 1
CSI Specification Divisions	p. 2
General Construction Checklist	p. 4
Construction Components	p. 12
Insulation Values for Common Building Materials	p. 14
Thermal and Sound Insulation	p. 17
Types of Wall Construction and Their R-Values	p. 19
Nail Sizes	p. 21
Surface Finishing Abbreviations, Yard and Structural Lumber	p. 21
Glue-Laminated Timber Sizing	p. 21
Rebar (Standard Sizes)	p. 22
Welded Wire Fabric	p. 22
Framing Ratios per Stud Spacing	p. 22
Hardware Locations	p. 23
Hardware Reinforcing Gauges	p. 24
Steel Door Selection Guide for Industrial Buildings	p. 25
Standard Steel Door Grades and Models	p. 27
Fire Door Classified Openings	p. 28
Roof Dead Loads	p. 29
Ceiling Dead Loads	p. 29
Floor Dead Loads	p. 29
Wall and Partition Dead Loads	p. 30
Average Weight of House by Area	p. 30
Figuring Loads for Frame of a Two-Story Home	p. 31
Light Gauge Framing, Size and Weight per Lineal Foot	p. 32
Recommended Telecom Closet Sizes	p. 32
Treated Stressed Skin Panel Construction	p. 33
One-Hour Assembly Resilient Channel Ceiling System	p. 34
One-Hour Assembly T-Bar Grid Ceiling System	p. 35
One-Hour Interior Shear Wall Construction	p. 36
One-Hour Exterior Wall Construction	p. 37
Joint Details for Plywood Siding	p. 38
Loading Tables for Floor/Ceiling Trusses Built With 2 x 4 Chords	p. 43
Sheet Metal Screw Characteristics	p. 46
Standard Wood Screw Characteristics (inches)	p. 47
Allen Head and Machine Screw Bolt and Torque Characteristics	p. 48
Hex Head Bolt and Torque Characteristics	p. 49
Whitworth Hex Head Bolt and Torque Characteristics	p. 51
Metric Hex Head Bolt and Torque Characteristics	p. 52
Tightening Torque in Pound-Feet-Screw Fit	p. 53
Screw Torques	p. 53
Standard Taps and Dies (in inches)	p. 54
Taps and Dies - Metric Conversions	p. 55
Recommended Drilling Speeds (RPMS)	p. 56
Torque Lubrication Effects in Foot-Pounds	p. 57
Metalworking Lubricants	p. 57
Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations	p. 58
Manila Rope Slings - Straight Leg	p. 63
Manila Rope Slings - Basket	p. 64
Wire Rope Slings - Straight Leg	p. 65
Wire Rope Slings - Basket	p. 66
Safe Loads for Shackles	p. 67
Eye and Face Protectors	p. 68
Eye Protection	p. 69
Filter Lens Shade Numbers for Protection Against Radiant Energy	p. 70
Selection of Respirators	p. 71
Permissible Noise Exposures	p. 72
Minimum Illumination Intensities in Foot-Candles	p. 73
Fire-Resistive Labeled Equipment	p. 74
Types of Fire Extinguishers	p. 76
Size of Extension Cords for Portable Tools	p. 77
Scaffold Maximum Vertical Tie Spacing Wider Than 3' 0" Bases	p. 78
Single Pole Wood Pole Scaffolds	p. 79
Independent Wood Pole Scaffolds	p. 81
Minimum Size of Members - Tube Scaffolds	p. 83
Schedule for Ladder-Type Platforms	p. 84
Scaffold Loads	p. 85
Allowable Scaffold Spans	p. 85
Maximum Number of Planked Levels	p. 86
Safety Nets	p. 86
Excavation	p. 1
Soil Types	p. 1
Terms Used in Grading	p. 3
Maximum Allowable Slopes	p. 3
Excavating Toward an Open Ditch	p. 4
Sequence of Excavation in High Groundwater	p. 5
Angle of Repose for Common Soil Types	p. 6
Cone of Depression	p. 7
Excavations Made in Type A Soil	p. 8
Excavations Made in Type B Soil	p. 9
Excavations Made in Type C Soil	p. 10
Excavations made in Layered Soils	p. 12
OSHA Excavation Decision Chart	p. 13
Timber Trench Shoring	p. 16
Load-Carrying Capacities of Soils	p. 27
A Wellpoint System Depressing the Water Table	p. 28
Concrete and Masonry	p. 1
Ordering Ready-Mix Concrete	p. 1
Recommended Water/Cement Ratio for Different Applications and Conditions	p. 2
Approximate Relative Strength of Concrete as Affected by Type of Cement	p. 4
Volume of Concrete Mixtures	p. 5
Specific Gravities and Unit Weights	p. 5
Water Usage	p. 5
Recommended Proportions for Flat Concrete Work	p. 6
Mixing Small Amounts of Concrete	p. 7
Recommended Proportions of Water to Cement	p. 8
Effect on Final Cure Strength of Concrete When the Cement/Water Ratio is Changed	p. 10
Materials Required for Small Quantities of Concrete	p. 11
Ingredients Required for 100 Sq. Ft. of Concrete	p. 12
Approximate Quantities of Materials Required for Making One Cubic Yard of Concrete	p. 13
Compressive Strength in Proportion to Water Volume	p. 14
The Effect of Cement/Water Ratios	p. 16
Requirements for Various Types of Concrete Masonry Units	p. 18
Allowable Slump for Various Concrete Applications	p. 21
Recommended Concrete Temperature for Cold Weather Construction	p. 22
Recommended Duration of Protection for Concrete Placed in Cold Weather	p. 22
Curing Methods	p. 23
Relative Final Strength of Concrete at Various Temperatures	p. 24
Water Content at Various Temperature Changes	p. 25
Effect of Water and Aggregate Temperature	p. 26
Cross-Section End View of a Simple Block Wall	p. 27
Standard Sizes and Shapes of Concrete Blocks	p. 28
Anchoring Sills and Plates to Concrete Block Walls	p. 30
Installation of Electrical Switches and Outlet Boxes in Concrete Block Walls	p. 31
Allowable Height and Minimum Nominal Thickness for Concrete Masonry Bearing Walls	p. 32
Installing Ventilating and Heating Ducts in Concrete Block Walls	p. 34
Cubic Yards of Concrete in Slabs	p. 35
Pigments for Colored Concrete Floor Finish	p. 36
Lintel Sizes	p. 37
Nominal Brick Sizes	p. 38
How Various Bricks Are Used in Overlap Bonding	p. 39
Amount of Brick and Mortar Needed for Various Wall Sizes	p. 40
Number of Concrete Blocks by Length of Wall	p. 42
Material Quantities per Cubic Foot of Mortar	p. 44
Number of Courses of Concrete Blocks by Height of Wall	p. 45
Mortar Joints	p. 46
Ratio of Cement, Lime and Sand for Various Mortar Mixes	p. 47
Recommended Mortar Mixes	p. 48
Cubic Feet of Mortar for Collar Joints	p. 48
Nominal Modular Sizes of Structural Load-Bearing Tile	p. 49
Materials Used for Hollow Clay Tile Walls	p. 50
Nonmodular Brick and Mortar, Single Wythe Walls, Running Bond	p. 51
Materials Needed for End Construction Using Hollow Tile	p. 52
Modular Brick and Mortar, Single Wythe Walls, Running Bond	p. 53
Details for Employing Brick Veneer	p. 54
Size of Flue Linings	p. 56
Number of Brick for Chimneys	p. 57
Chimney Clearance	p. 58
Standard Sizes of Modular Clay Flue Linings	p. 59
Cross-Section Drawings of Driveway Designs	p. 60
Glass Block Quantities	p. 62
Concrete Slabs, Walks and Driveways	p. 63
Gradients	p. 64
Driveway With a 1" Crown	p. 65
Cross-Section of Single-Car Level Driveway	p. 66
Approximate Weight and Strength of Stone	p. 67
Mortar for Glass Block	p. 68
Foundation and Wall Thicknesses	p. 68
Reinforcing Bar Numbers and Dimensions	p. 69
Hook Dimensions Bending of Reinforcing Bars	p. 70
Carpentry	p. 1
Fastener Applications	p. 1
Drywall Screws	p. 3
Nail Sizes and Approximate Number per Pound	p. 4
Lumber Product Classification	p. 5
Converting Linear Feet to Board Feet	p. 6
Board Footage	p. 9
Softwood Lumber Classifications and Grades	p. 10
Standard Lumber Sizes/Nominal, Dressed	p. 12
Nailing Schedule	p. 14
Size, Height and Spacing of Wood Studs	p. 16
Number and Spacing of Wood Joists for Any Floor	p. 17
Built-up Wood Header Double or Triple on Two 4" x 4" Posts	p. 18
Allowable Spans for Headers Under Different Load Conditions	p. 19
Steel Plate Header on Two 4" x 4" Posts	p. 20
Stair Parts and Terms	p. 21
Dimensions for Straight Stairs	p. 22
Dimensions for Stairs with Landings	p. 23
Stair Risers, Treads and Dimensions	p. 24
Standard Door Opening Sizes	p. 25
Allowable Clear Spans for Various Sizes and Species of Joists	p. 26
Lengths of Common Rafters	p. 30
Types of Roof Trusses and Overhangs	p. 34
Rafter Layout Terms	p. 36
Allowable Uniform Loads for W Steel Beams	p. 37
Load Limits for Wood Girders	p. 38
Sound Insulation of Double Walls	p. 39
Fire Retardation and Sound Transmission Rating	p. 40
Door and Frame Selector (Type of Door Frame)	p. 46
Details of Metal Wall Construction Using Metal Studs and Tracks	p. 48
Details for Intersections and Jambs - Metal Wall Construction	p. 50
Plywood Marking	p. 52
Plywood Grades and Usage	p. 53
Softwood Plywood Veneer Grades	p. 56
Exposed Plywood Panel Siding	p. 57
Allowable Spans for Exposed Particleboard Panel Siding	p. 57
Allowable Spans for Particleboard Subfloor and Combined Subfloor-Underlayment	p. 58
Allowable Spans for Plywood Combination Subfloor-Underlayment	p. 58
Classification of Softwood Plywoods Rates Species for Strength and Stiffness	p. 59
Optimum Spacing of Spring Clips for Ceiling	p. 60
Roofing	p. 1
Typical Asphalt Rolls	p. 1
Typical Asphalt Shingles	p. 2
Heating Temperatures of Asphalt	p. 4
Nailer Spacing	p. 4
Nailer Spacing for Various Roof Types	p. 5
Recommended Nail Sizes	p. 6
Design of Gutter Systems	p. 6
Dimensions of Standard Leaders	p. 7
Shingle Coverage	p. 8
Shingle Exposure	p. 8
Attachment of Tiles to Sheathing	p. 9
Lath Spacing and Slate Length	p. 9
Taper Sizes	p. 10
Exposure for Sloping Roofs	p. 10
Shake Coverage	p. 11
Shingle Fasteners	p. 12
Average Weight of Slate per Square	p. 12
Schedule for Standard 3/16" Thick Slate	p. 13
Construction Techniques for Roof Ventilation	p. 15
Free Area Ventilation Guide	p. 16
Plywood Roof Decking	p. 17
Hip-and-Valley Conversions	p. 18
Conversion Table - Horizontal to Slope Areas	p. 20
Roof Dead Loads	p. 22
Drywall and Plaster	p. 1
Frame Spacing for Drywall Construction	p. 1
Maximum Fastener Spacing - Drywall	p. 2
Drying Time for Joint Compound Under Tape	p. 4
Allowable Carrying Loads for Anchor Bolts	p. 5
Mixing Plaster	p. 6
Flooring and Tile	p. 1
Hardwood Flooring Grades	p. 1
Hardwood Flooring Grades, Sizes, Counts and Weights	p. 5
Nail Chart for Application of Strip Flooring	p. 6
Cutaway View Showing Various Layers of Material Under Strip Flooring	p. 7
Adhesive for Resilient Floor Tile	p. 7
Estimating Material for Floor Tile	p. 8
Construction Details of a Full-Bed Tile Floor Installation	p. 9
Thin-Bed Tile Wall Installation Details	p. 10
Full-Mortar-Bed Tile Details Over a Vitreous Solid Wall	p. 11
Full-Mortar-Bed on Wood Studs for Wall Tile	p. 12
Painting and Finishing	p. 1
Approximate Paint Requirements for Interiors and Exteriors	p. 1
Drying Times of Coatings	p. 3
Exterior Paint Selection Chart	p. 4
Comparison of Paint Binders' Principal Properties	p. 5
Single-Roll Wallpaper Requirements	p. 6
Plan Symbols	p. 1
Architectural Symbols	p. 1
Plumbing Piping	p. 3
Heating Piping	p. 6
Air Conditioning Piping	p. 7
Piping Symbols	p. 8
Fire Protection Piping Symbols	p. 11
Plumbing Fixture Symbols	p. 12
Material Indication Symbols	p. 14
Landscape Systems and Graphics	p. 20
Materials Symbols	p. 22
Window and Door Symbols	p. 26
Drawing Conventions and Symbols	p. 30
Glossary, Abbreviations and Symbols	p. 1
Glossary	p. 1
Abbreviations	p. 20
Symbols	p. 24
Conversion Factors	p. 1
Commonly Used Conversion Factors	p. 1
Conversion Table for Temperature - [degree]F/[degree]C	p. 6
Decibel Levels of Sounds	p. 8
Sound Awareness and Safety	p. 9
Hearing Protection Levels	p. 9
Trigonometric Formulas - Right Triangle	p. 10
Trigonometric Formulas - Oblique Triangles	p. 11
Trigonometric Formulas - Shapes	p. 12
Common Engineering Units and Their Relationship	p. 14
Decimal Equivalents of Fractions	p. 16
Commonly Used Geometrical Relationships	p. 17
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