Name: Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future
ISBN: 9780357513835

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Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/METHODS /TECHNIQUES

Renewable Energy

Engineering and Technology

Construction Trades

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CTE - Technical Trades and Skills

Green Building

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Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future

This comprehensive text provides a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site, residential and commercial building construction, covering both traditional and contemporary materials, current industry standards and new and emerging technologies. Organized according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat® standards, the text follows a logical structure that charts the sequence of construction step-by-step from project inception to completion.

Readers will find ample, up-to-date information on the latest industry advances and best practices, as well as relevant building codes, all within a dynamic, reader-friendly new design. A wealth of instructor resources make it easier to help your students gain a clear understanding of today's construction materials, methods and techniques, providing a critical foundation for career success.

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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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