Construction materials, methods, and techniques : (Record no. 35567)

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER
LC control number 2015959512
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781305086272
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Call number 690 KU CO
MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Authors Kultermann, Eva
TITLE STATEMENT
Title Construction materials, methods, and techniques :
Subtitle building for a sustainable future
Statement of responsibility, etc Eva Kultermann; William P Spence
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition 4th ed.
PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication Boston, MA :
Publisher Cengage Learning,
Date 2017.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent xxiv, 920 p. :
Other Details ill. ;
Size 29 cm.
CONTENTS
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 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.
SUMMARY
Summary 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.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Heading Building
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Heading Building materials
ADDED ENTRY
Name Spence, William P.
Dates 1925-2016,
MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
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SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
-- 13339
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
-- 9555
ADDED ENTRY
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Holdings
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        University of Wollongong in Dubai University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 2019-02-20 AMAUS 3 2 690 KU CO T0061892 2020-02-23 2020-02-09 2019-02-20 REGULAR FEB2019

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