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Complete Construction

By: Christine Beall

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Paperback | 25 August 2000

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This is the only all-inclusive, accessible reference for all aspects of building with masonry and concrete for residential purposes - ideal for residential builders, contractors, remodellers, and other professionals. Part of the "Complete Construction" series, this design-it, specify-it, and build-it source aids decision-making and construction performance by illustrating and explaining the function and behaviour of each material. It provides problem-avoiding insights into installation, construction, storage, and cleaning techniques - filled with tables, graphs, and over 100 illustrations.

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Introduction to Concrete and Masonry	p. 1
Characteristics and Performance	p. 2
Job Site Safety	p. 4
Building Codes	p. 5
How to Use this Book	p. 5
Understanding Concrete	p. 7
Basic Properties of Concrete	p. 8
Properties of Fresh Concrete	p. 8
Properties of Hardened Concrete	p. 10
Concrete Ingredients	p. 13
Cement	p. 13
Aggregates	p. 16
Water	p. 20
Admixtures	p. 20
Concrete Mix Designs	p. 23
Formwork and Reinforcement	p. 25
Formwork Materials	p. 25
Concrete Reinforcement	p. 28
Control, Construction, and Isolation Joints	p. 29
Control Joints	p. 30
Construction Joints	p. 31
Isolation Joints	p. 31
Cement Hydration and Concrete Curing	p. 32
Concrete Construction Techniques	p. 37
Estimating	p. 37
Estimating Total Concrete Volume	p. 38
Estimating Individual Ingredients	p. 38
Site Preparation	p. 43
Size and Layout	p. 43
Excavating or Filling	p. 44
Building Formwork	p. 45
Temporary Formwork	p. 46
Permanent Formwork	p. 50
Curved Formwork	p. 51
Placing Reinforcement	p. 53
Placing Steel Reinforcing Bars	p. 53
Placing Steel Reinforcing Mesh	p. 54
Mixing Concrete on Site	p. 55
Hand Mixing	p. 58
Machine Mixing	p. 59
Pouring Concrete	p. 61
Concrete Finishing	p. 63
Floating, Troweling, and Brooming	p. 63
Special Finishes	p. 68
Curing Concrete	p. 74
Cold Weather Concreting	p. 76
Hot Weather Concreting	p. 78
Avoiding Common Problems	p. 80
Understanding Masonry	p. 83
Basic Properties of Masonry	p. 83
Brick	p. 87
Brick Sizes, Shapes, and Colors	p. 87
Brick Properties	p. 90
Brick Pavers	p. 93
Fire Brick	p. 93
Concrete Masonry Units	p. 94
Block Sizes and Shapes	p. 95
Special-Purpose Blocks	p. 97
CMU Colors and Finishes	p. 97
CMU Properties	p. 100
Concrete Pavers	p. 101
Coatings for Concrete Masonry	p. 101
Cast Stone and Cultured Stone	p. 103
Natural Stone	p. 103
Rubble, Ashlar, and Flagstone	p. 105
Common Types of Natural Stone	p. 106
Selecting Stone	p. 110
Masonry Mortar and Grout	p. 110
Mortar and Grout Properties	p. 111
Gementitious Materials	p. 114
Aggregates	p. 117
Mixing Water	p. 119
Mortar and Grout Admixtures	p. 119
Mortar and Grout Mixes	p. 121
Masonry Accessories	p. 125
Anchors, Ties, and Fasteners	p. 125
Reinforcement	p. 125
Flashing and Weep Holes	p. 129
Weather-Resistant Masonry	p. 130
Limit Moisture Penetration	p. 130
Prevent Moisture Accumulation	p. 134
Masonry Construction Techniques	p. 135
Planning and Estimating	p. 135
Modular Planning	p. 136
Estimating Materials	p. 140
Construction Preparation	p. 141
Material Delivery, Storage, and Handling	p. 141
Inspecting Surfaces to Receive Masonry	p. 145
Layout and Coursing	p. 145
Masonry Units	p. 147
Reinforcement, Connectors, and Accessories	p. 148
Mixing Mortar	p. 148
Unit Masonry Construction	p. 152
Unit and Mortar Placement	p. 153
Flashing and Weep Holes	p. 162
Installing Accessories and Reinforcement	p. 163
Control and Expansion Joints	p. 165
Stone Masonry Construction	p. 169
Cutting and Shaping Stone	p. 169
Mortar for Stone Masonry	p. 170
Setting Stone	p. 170
Flashing and Weep Holes	p. 170
Accessories	p. 171
Grouting Masonry	p. 171
Protections	p. 173
Bracing	p. 173
Coverings	p. 173
Cold Weather	p. 174
Hot Weather	p. 175
Moist Curing	p. 177
Cleaning Masonry	p. 178
Construction Precautions	p. 178
Methods of Cleaning	p. 178
Cleaning Fresh Mortar Smears	p. 180
Efflorescence and Calcium Carbonate Stains	p. 184
Clear Water Repellents	p. 184
Footings, Foundation Walls, Basements and Slabs	p. 187
Building Code Requirements	p. 187
Soil-Bearing Pressures	p. 188
Frost Depth	p. 188
Footings	p. 188
Concrete Footings	p. 191
Stepped Footings	p. 193
Footings Without Forms	p. 195
Steel Reinforcement	p. 197
Foundation Walls and Basements	p. 199
Foundation Walls	p. 200
Basement Walls	p. 210
Formwork	p. 211
Reinforcement	p. 212
Basement Slabs	p. 215
Slabs-on-Grade	p. 216
Drainage and Waterproofing	p. 218
Water Movement In Soils	p. 220
Water Vapor Movement In Soils	p. 223
Surface and Subsurface Drainage	p. 224
Waterproofing Membranes and Dampproof Coatings	p. 230
Vapor Retarders	p. 236
Insulation	p. 238
Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations	p. 240
Ventilation and Radon Protection	p. 242
Masonry Veneer	p. 249
Veneer Anchorage	p. 249
Veneer Support Above Grade	p. 255
Lintels and Arches	p. 255
Drainage Cavity	p. 267
Flashing and Weep Holes	p. 268
Expansion and Control Joints	p. 276
Paving	p. 279
Design Guidelines	p. 279
Concrete Paving	p. 285
Driveways	p. 288
Sidewalks	p. 291
Steps	p. 292
Patios	p. 298
Masonry Paving	p. 299
Brick Paving	p. 300
Concrete Masonry Paving	p. 311
Natural Stone Paving	p. 313
Masonry Garden Walls	p. 315
Footings	p. 315
Brick Garden Walls	p. 316
Brick Screen Walls	p. 323
CMU Garden Walls	p. 327
CMU Screen Walls	p. 336
Stone Garden Walls	p. 340
Dry-Stack Stone Wall	p. 340
Mortared Stone Wall	p. 342
Retaining Walls	p. 345
Retaining Wall Types	p. 345
Reinforced Cantilever Retaining Walls	p. 347
Footings	p. 348
Dimensions and Reinforcement	p. 349
Drainage and Waterproofing	p. 353
Construction	p. 357
Segmental CMU Retaining Walls	p. 358
Dry-Stack Stone Gravity Retaining Walls	p. 363
Tree Wells	p. 367
Glossary	p. 369
Bibliography	p. 389
Index	p. 391
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