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Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques

Author(s): Eva Kultermann, William P. Spence

ISBN: 9789355739612

5th Edition

Copyright: 2022

India Release: 2023

₹2195

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 912

Trim Size: 279 x 216 mm

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES: BUILDING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, Fifth Edition, features a reader-friendly style and logical structure, which follows the construction process step-by-step from project inception to completion. The new edition provides up-to-date coverage of dramatic changes underway in the construction industry, including advances in pre-fabricated construction; increased use of drones, robotics and artificial intelligence; net-zero buildings and lean construction. You'll learn about key current industry developments and standards, as well as latest relevant building codes, all presented within a dynamic, richly illustrated new design. Beyond the text itself, you can access a wealth of helpful learning resources to help you gain a clear understanding of today's construction materials, methods and techniques, providing a critical foundation for your career success.

  • Located at the end of each chapter, numerous hands-on activities provide realistic opportunities for readers to apply what they have learned by putting concepts into practice in ways relevant for today's industry.
  • An abundance of useful learning features are integrated into the chapter contents to help readers master the material more readily. Examples include Chapter Learning Objectives, Key Terms, and Review Questions to help boost comprehension and focus attention on key concepts within each chapter.
  • "Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques" features throughout the text showcase groundbreaking materials and practices, providing detailed information on key industry advances and other areas of interest.
  • Numerous real-world case studies, many focusing on construction projects that have received Green or LEED certification, demonstrate how various strategies, concepts and construction materials can be used for success in today's industry.

 

 

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 Masonry

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, Plastics, and Composites

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

PART VI: SPECIALTIES, EQUIPMENT, AND FURNISHINGS

35. Specialties, Equipment and Furnishings

PART VII: SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS

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 Signal and Security Systems

 

Eva Kultermann

Eva Kultermann is Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the College of Architecture at Illinois Institute of Technology, where she teaches courses in architectural design, material technologies, and energy conscious/sustainable design.

William P. Spence

William P. Spence was Dean of the College of Technology as well as Professor of Construction Engineering Technology emeritus at Pittsburg State University in Kansas.

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