Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future 5th Edition Eva Kultermann

Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9780357513835,0357513835

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0357513835
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0357513835
• Author: Eva Kultermann, William P. Spence

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.

Table contents:

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 Appendices Construction Materials/Methods/Techniques Case Studies

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