Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future, 5th Edition
- Length: 960 pages
- Edition: 5
- Language: English
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- Publication Date: 2021-04-28
- ISBN-10: 0357513835
- ISBN-13: 9780357513835
- Sales Rank: #2063560 (See Top 100 Books)
Get a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site, residential and commercial building construction with this comprehensive text, which covers both traditional and contemporary materials, current industry standards and new and emerging technologies. The only text organized according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat standards, 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.
Cover Table of Contents Preface Disclaimer Division 00: Procurement and Contracting Requirements CSI MasterFormat Division 01: General Requirements Chapter 01: The Construction Industry: An Overview Learning Objectives Construction: A Dynamic Industry Pre-Construction Activities The Project Delivery Process The Construction Process Construction Methods: Subcontractor Agreements Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 02: Regulatory Constraints, Standards, and Green Building Rating Systems Learning Objectives The Regulatory Environment-Zoning and Codes Americans with Disabilities Act (ada)/Universal Design Standard Development Organizations Trade Associations Sustainable Design and Green Building Rating Systems Sustainable Construction Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 03: Properties of Materials Learning Objectives Material Groups Environmentally Preferable Products (EPPS) Construction Methods: Composite Materials Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 02: Existing Conditions CSI MasterFormat Division 31: Earthwork CSI MasterFormat Chapter 04: The Building Site Learning Objectives Site Assessment Site Work Activities Earthwork Construction Techniques: Blasting Dewatering Techniques Underpinning Techniques Paving Seismic Considerations Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 05: Soils Learning Objectives Types of Soils Soil Classification Subsurface Soil Testing Field Classification of Soil Soil Volume Characteristics Soil Water Soil-Bearing Capacities Soil Alterations Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 06: Foundations Learning Objectives Foundation Design Shallow Foundations Deep Foundations Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 03: Concrete CSI MasterFormat Chapter 07: Concrete Learning Objectives Portland Cement Water Construction Methods: Supplementary Cementing Materials (SCMs) Aggregates Admixtures Basics of Concrete Concrete Design Concrete Tests Emerging Trends in Concrete Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 08: Cast-in-Place Concrete Learning Objectives Building Codes Preparing Concrete Transporting, Handling, and Placing Concrete Finishing Concrete Curing Concrete Formwork Cast-in-Place Concrete Elements Cast-in-Place Concrete Framing Systems Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 09: Precast Concrete Learning Objectives Advantages of Precast Concrete Units Building Codes Pre-Stressing Precast Concrete Precast Concrete Elements Connecting Precast Units Erecting Precast Concrete Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 04: Masonry CSI MasterFormat Chapter 10: Mortars for Masonry Walls Learning Objectives Mortar Composition Types of Mortar Properties of Plastic Mortar Properties of Hardened Mortar Colored Mortar Mortar in Cold Weather Surface-Bonding Mortars Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 11: Clay Masonry Learning Objectives Clays Manufacturing Clay Bricks Clay Masonry Units Material Specifications for Clay Masonry Properties of Clay Brick and Tile Other Fired Clay Products Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 12: Concrete Masonry Learning Objectives Manufacture of Concrete Masonry Units Physical Properties of Concrete Masonry Units Types of Concrete Masonry Units Material Specifications Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 13: Stone Learning Objectives Basic Classifications of Rock Types and Uses of Stone Quarrying and Producing Natural Stone Choosing Stone Manufactured Stone Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 14: Masonry Construction Learning Objectives Masonry Walls Control and Expansion Joints Types of Masonry Walls Brick Masonry Columns Masonry Construction Details Stone Masonry Construction Structural Clay Tile Construction Estimating Masonry Materials Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 05: Metals CSI MasterFormat Chapter 15: Ferrous Metals Learning Objectives Iron Steelmaking Manufacturing Steel Products Steel Identification Systems Steel and Steel Alloys Structural Steel Products Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 16: Nonferrous Metals Learning Objectives Aluminum Construction Materials: History of Aluminum The Hall-Héroult Electrolytic Process Copper Brass Bronze Lead Solders Tin Terneplate Titanium Nickel Zinc Galvanic Corrosion Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 17: Steel Frame Construction Learning Objectives Structural Steel Drawings The Steel Frame Steel Frame Connections Construction Methods: Fasteners for Metal-Building Construction The Erection Process Decking Pre-Engineered Metal Building Systems Other Steel Construction Systems Fire Protection of the Steel Frame Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 06: Wood, Plastics, and Composites CSI MasterFormat Chapter 18: Wood, Plastics, and Composites Learning Objectives Tree Species The Structure of Wood Wood Defects Lumber Manufacturing Seasoning Lumber Lumber Sizes Lumber Grading and Testing Physical and Chemical Composition of Wood Hygroscopic Properties of Wood Construction Materials: Sustainable Forestry Structural Properties of Wood Other Properties of Wood Pressure-Treated Wood and Plywood Fire-Retardant Treatments Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 19: Products Manufactured from Wood Learning Objectives Plywood and Other Panel Products Structural Building Components Other Products Manufactured from Wood Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 20: Wood and Metal Light Frame Construction Learning Objectives Wood Framing and the Building Codes Preparing the Site Excavation Foundations for Light Wood Frame Construction Evolution of Light Wood Frame Construction Platform Framing Wood Trusses Construction Methods: Optimum Value Engineering Fasteners for Wood Frame Construction Light-Gauge Steel Framing Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 21: Heavy Timber Construction Learning Objectives Building Codes Fire Resistance Timber Frame Construction Engineered Timber Frame Construction Construction Techniques: Metal Fasteners Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 22: Finishing the Exterior and Interior of Light Wood Frame Buildings Learning Objectives Finishing the Exterior Finishing the Interior Installing Insulation Interior Finish Carpentry Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 23: Plastics Learning Objectives Molecular Structure of Plastic Additives Properties of Plastics Manufacturing Processes Plastic Construction Materials Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 07: Thermal and Moisture Protection CSI MasterFormat Chapter 24: Thermal Insulation and Vapor Barriers Learning Objectives Heat Transfer Insulation Materials Construction Materials: Superinsulation Water and Vapor Considerations Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 25: Bonding Agents, Sealers, and Sealants Learning Objectives Bonding Agents Sealers for Exterior Materials Sealants Waterproofing Membranes and Coatings Construction Techniques: Waterproofing Tips Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 26: Bituminous Materials Learning Objectives Properties of Bitumens Asphalt Other Products Made with Bituminous Materials Bituminous Roof Coverings Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 27: Roofing Systems Learning Objectives Building Codes Roofing Components Low-Slope Roof Assemblies Steep-Slope Roof Assemblies Steep-Slope Metal Roofing Assemblies Cool Roofing Construction Methods: Green Roofs Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 08: Openings CSI MasterFormat Chapter 28: Glass Learning Objectives Types of Glass The Manufacture of Glass Properties of Soda-Lime-Silica Glass Heat-Treating Glass Finishes Physical Properties of Glazing Systems Glass Products Review Questions Key Terms Activity Additional Resources Chapter 29: Doors, Windows, Entrances, and Storefronts Learning Objectives Doors Door Operating and Material Types Door Hardware Windows Entrances and Storefronts Review Questions Key Terms Activity Additional Resources Chapter 30: Cladding Systems Learning Objectives Cladding Design Considerations Water Management for Cladding Systems Metal and Glass Curtain Wall Systems Masonry, Stone, Eifs, and Metal Cladding Systems Sealing Joints for Cladding Systems Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 09: Finishes, Paints, and Coatings CSI MasterFormat Chapter 31: Interior Finishes, Paints, and Coatings Learning Objectives Performace Criteria for Interior Finishes Electrical and Mechanical Systems Integration Paints and Coatings Federal Regulations Composition of Coatings Factors Affecting Coatings Clear Coatings Opaque Coatings Construction Techniques: Testing for Lead Paint Special-Purpose Coatings Stains Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 32: Acoustical Materials Learning Objectives Sound Sound Control Acoustical Materials Construction Techniques Controlling Sound from Vibrations Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 33: Interior Walls, Partitions, and Ceilings Learning Objectives Fire-Resistant Interior Assemblies Interior Gypsum Wall Partitions Plaster Finishes Structural Clay Tile Partitions Ceramic Tile-Wall Finishes Wood-Product Wall Finishes Ceiling Construction Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Chapter 34: Flooring Learning Objectives Performance Criteria for Flooring Hard-Surface Flooring Wood Flooring Solid Wood Flooring Resilient Flooring Carpeting Carpet Construction Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 10: Specialties CSI MasterFormat Division 11: Equipment CSI MasterFormat Division 12: Furnishings CSI MasterFormat Chapter 35: Specialties, Equipment, and Furnishings Learning Objectives Residential and Commercial Equipment Construction Materials: Security of Valuables Furnishings Artwork Fabrics Manufactured Casework Window Treatment Furniture and Accessories Rugs and Mats Multiple Seating Interior Plants and Planters Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 13: Special Construction CSI MasterFormat Chapter 36: Special Construction Learning Objective Special Facility Components Special-Purpose Rooms Fabric and Membrane Structures Integrated Assemblies Pre-Engineered Structures Waste and Utilities Sections Measurement and Control Instrumentation Review Questions Key Terms Activity Additional Resources Division 14: Conveying Equipment CSI MasterFormat Chapter 37: Conveying Systems Learning Objectives Elevator Code Standards Elevator Components Elevator Cars Elevator Types Electric Passenger Elevators Hydraulic Elevators Freight Elevators Observation Elevators Residential Elevators Automated Transfer Systems Wheelchair Lifts and Stair Lifts Escalators Moving Walks and Ramps Other Conveying Equipment Conveyers and Pneumatic Tube Systems Review Questions Key Terms Activity Additional Resources Division 21: Fire Suppression CSI MasterFormat Chapter 38: Fire-Suppression Systems Learning Objectives Fire Codes Fire and Smoke Management Fire-Suppression Systems Dry Chemical Systems Manual Fire-Suppression Systems Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 22: Plumbing CSI MasterFormat Chapter 39: Plumbing Systems Learning Objectives Plumbing Codes Potable Water Supply Potable Water Distribution Systems Gas Distribution Systems Piping, Tubing, and Fittings Valves Pipe Insulation Water Pipe Sizing Sanitary Piping Residential Sanitary Piping Multistory Building Sanitary Piping Systems Non-Potable Water Systems Roof Drainage Plumbing Equipment Water Heating Construction Techniques: Solar Hot Water Plumbing Fixtures Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 23: Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning CSI MasterFormat Chapter 40: Heating, Air-Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Learning Objectives HVAC Codes Heat Balance Heat Transfer Sensible and Latent Heat Human Comfort Ventilation Fuel and Energy Used For HVAC Air Heating Equipment Air-Conditioning With Duct Systems All-Air Distribution Systems Types Of Duct Systems Forced-Air Duct Systems Supply-Air Outlets and Return-Air Inlets for Warm-Air Heating Systems Humidity Control Construction Materials: Building Commissioning Hydronic (Hot Water) Heating Systems Pipe Systems for Water Heating and Cooling Steam Heating Systems Boilers Terminal Equipment For Hot-Water and Steam-Heating Systems Chilled-Water Cooling Systems For Large Buildings Centrifugal Chillers The Absorption Chiller Refrigeration System Positive-Displacement Chillers Evaporative Air Coolers Radiant Heating And Cooling Electric Heating Systems Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 26: Electrical CSI MasterFormat Chapter 41: Electrical Equipment and Systems Learning Objectives Electrical Loads Basics of Electricity AC and DC Current Power and Energy Electrical Codes Electric Power Sources On-Site Power Generation Electrical Supply Electrical Distribution Systems In Buildings Switchgear and Switchboards Panelboards Electrical Power Conductors Raceways Meters Motor Control Centers Transformers Switches Overcurrent Protection Devices Lighting Lighting-Related Measurements Construction Materials: Choosing Light and Color Lighting Systems Lighting Control Systems Types of Lamps Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Division 28: Electronic Safety and Security CSI MasterFormat Chapter 42: Electronic Signal and Security Systems Learning Objectives Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Security Systems Electronic Monitoring and Control Construction Techniques: Home Security Systems Telecomunications and Data Systems Review Questions Key Terms Activities Additional Resources Appendix A: Level 2 Numbers and Titles Appendix B: MasterFormat Appendix C: U.S. and Canadian Professional and Technical Organizations Appendix D: Metric Information Appendix E: Weights of Building Materials Appendix F: Names and Atomic Symbols of Selected Chemical Elements Appendix G: Coefficients of Thermal Expansion for Selected Construction Materials Appendix H: Conversion Tables Glossary Index
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