Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles for Construction

Author : Mark Huth

9781337913829

368 Pages Hardcover

5th Edition | Previous Editions: 2016, 2012, 2008

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Created in partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI)--the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)--the RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY Series is the only program based on the National Skill Standards for residential construction. As such, this practica... more

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Comprehensive coverage of a broad range of professional topics makes this a must-have resource for students interested in entering the industry.

Vibrant, full-color photos and detailed illustrations help bring important concepts to life and familiarize students with the latest equipment and procedu... more

New to this Edition

A new chapter focused on adhesives and sealants provides helpful exposure to these common products used in residential construction.

Additional coverage of nail guns and nail types gives students helpful exposure to this essential equipment used in today's building trades.

Author

Mark Huth

Mark Huth is a former editor at Cengage Learning, a role that took him inside hundreds of classrooms and allowed him to glean the best teaching methods for his students and readers. He travels extensively throughout North America, gaining first-hand knowledge of construction methods and materials. In addition to UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS and BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, he is the author of several other respected texts on construction principles, technology, and mathematics. Mr. Huth has also taught high school building construction and worked as a professional carpenter and subcontractor. He holds a master of science degree in curriculum and instruction, as well as permanent certification in building construction from the New York State Education Department.

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Table of Contents

Part I: THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
1. Organization of the Industry.
2. Working in the Industry.
3. Green Construction.
Part II: SAFETY.
4. Jobsite Safety.
5. Safety with Ladders, Scaffolds, and Machines.
Part III: CONSTRUCTION MATH.
6. Whole Numbers.
7. Decimals.
8. Fractions.
9. Linear Measure.
10. Percent (Percentage).
11. Area and Volume.
12. Right Angles.
13. Combined Operations.
14. Hand Tools-Selection, Use and Care.
15. Power Tools-Selection, Use, and Care.
16. Fasteners.
17. Adhesives and Sealants
18. Rigging.
Part IV: PRINT READING.
19. Views.
20. Scales.
21. Alphabet of Lines.
22. Use of Symbols.
23. Plan Views.
24. Elevations.
25. Sections and Details.
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Glossary.
Index.

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