Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques

This Book Explores The Most Up-to-date Green And Sustainable Methods For Residential And Commercial Building Construction As Well As The Latest Materials, Standards, And Practices. This Book Is Organized Based On The Construction Specifications Institute (csi) Masterformat Standards. Part I: Introduction -- 1. The Construction Industry: An Overview -- 2. Regulatory Constraints, Standards And Sustainability -- Part Ii: Site Construction And Earthwork -- 3. Properties Of Materials -- 4. The Building Site -- 5. Soils -- 6. Foundations -- Part Iii: Concrete And Masonry -- 7. Concrete -- 8. Cast-in-place Concrete -- 9. Precast Concrete -- 10. Mortars For Masonry Walls -- 11. Clay Brick And Tile -- 12. Concrete Masonry -- 13. Stone -- 14. Masonry Construction -- Part Iv: Metals, Wood And Plastics -- 15. Ferrous Metals -- 16. Nonferrous Metals -- 17. Steel Frame Construction -- 18. Wood -- 19. Products Manufactured From Wood -- 20. Wood And Metal Light Frame Construction -- 21. Heavy Timber Construction -- 22. Finishing The Exterior And Interior Of Light Wood Frame Buildings -- 23. Plastics. -- Part V: Thermal And Moisture/openings/finishes -- 24. Thermal Insulation And Vapor Barriers -- 25. Bonding Agents, Sealers, And Sealants. -- 26. Bituminous Materials. -- 27. Roofing Systems. -- 28. Glass. -- 29. Doors, Windows, Entrances, And Storefronts. -- 30. Cladding Systems. -- 31. Interior Finishes, Paints And Coatings -- 32. Acoustical Materials. -- 33. Interior Walls, Partitions, And Ceilings -- 34. Flooring -- 35. Specialties, Equipment And Furnishings -- 36. Special Construction -- 37. Conveying Systems -- 38. Fire-suppression Systems -- 39. Plumbing Systems -- 40. Heating, Air-conditioning, Ventilation, And Refrigeration -- 41. Electrical Equipment And Systems -- 42. Electronic Safety And Security -- Appendices. Eva Kultermann, William P. Spence. Previous Edition: 2011. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.