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100 _aKultermann, Eva
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245 0 0 _aConstruction materials, methods, and techniques :
_bbuilding for a sustainable future
_cEva Kultermann; William P Spence
250 _a4th ed.
260 _aBoston, MA :
_bCengage Learning,
_c2017.
300 _axxiv, 920 p. :
_bill. ;
_c29 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _aPART 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.
520 _aThis 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.
650 0 _aBuilding
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650 0 _aBuilding materials
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700 1 _aSpence, William P.
_d1925-2016,
_925795
942 _cREGULAR