Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques

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