Opis: Building Construction - Walter Scarborough, Diane Armpriest, Medan Mehta

The science of building construction and design is evolving more quickly than ever before. The second edition of this outstanding text builds on the previous version. It incorporates the latest updates available, features hundreds of new pieces of artwork, and is now in FULL COLOR! Written by an author team with decades of experience in architecture, building construction, engineering, and teaching, Building Construction: Principles, Materials & Systems 2nd Edition is a comprehensive and fully illustrated introduction to construction methods and materials. Continuing on with the books unique organization, Principles of Construction are covered in Part One and Materials and Systems of Construction are covered in Part Two. Emphasizing a visual approach to learning, it includes more than 1,400 original illustrations and an extra large trim size (9" x 12") that provides an open and inviting layout that readers are sure to appreciate. Plus! A completely revamped and expanded companion website, "MyConstructionKit", is also available!Part 1: Principles Chapter 1 An Overview of the Building Delivery Process-How Buildings Come into Being Chapter 2 Construction Regulations and Standards Chapter 3 Loads on Buildings Chapter 4 Load Resistance-The Structural Properties of Materials Chapter 5 Properties of the Envelope-I: Thermal Properties Chapter 6 Properties of the Envelope-II: Air and Water Vapor Control Chapter 7 Fire-Related Properties Chapter 8 Acoustical Properties of Materials Chapter 9 Principles of Joints and Sealants (Expansion and Contraction Control) Chapter 10 Principles of Sustainable Construction Part 2: Materials and Systems Chapter 11 Soils and Excavations Chapter 12 Below-Grade Construction: Foundation Systems and Basements Chapter 13 Materials for Wood Construction-I (Lumber) Chapter 14 Materials for Wood Construction-II (Engineered Wood, Fasteners, and Connectors) Chapter 15 Wood Light Frame Construction-I Chapter 16 Wood Light Frame Construction-II Chapter 17 Structural Insulated Panel System Construction Chapter 18 The Material Steel and Steel Components Chapter 19 Structural Steel Construction Chapter 20 Light-Gauge Steel Construction Chapter 21 Lime, Portland Cement, and Concrete Chapter 22 Concrete Construction-I (Formwork, Reinforcement and Slabs-on-Ground) Chapter 23 Concrete Construction-II (Site-Cast and Precast Concrete Systems) Chapter 24 Masonry Materials-I (Mortar and Brick) Chapter 25 Masonry Materials-II (Concrete Masonry Units, Natural Stone, and Glass Masonry Units) Chapter 26 Masonry and Concrete Bearing Wall Construction Chapter 27 Exterior Wall Cladding-I (Principles of Rainwater Infiltration Control) Chapter 28 Exterior Wall Cladding-II (Masonry, Precast Concrete, and GFRC) Chapter 29 Exterior Wall Cladding-III (Stucco, EIFS, Natural Stone, and Insulated Metal Panels) Chapter 30 Glass, Glazing and Light-Transmitting Plastics Chapter 31 Windows and Doors Chapter 32 Exterior Wall Cladding-IV (Glass-Aluminum Wall Systems) Chapter 33 Roofing-I (Low-Slope Roofs) Chapter 34 Roofing-II (Steep Roofs) Chapter 35 Stairs Chapter 36 Floor Coverings Chapter 37 Ceilings Appendix A System of Units Appendix B Preliminary Sizing of Structural Members References and Further Reading Answers to Quizzes

Szczegóły: Building Construction - Walter Scarborough, Diane Armpriest, Medan Mehta

Tytuł: Building Construction
Autor: Walter Scarborough, Diane Armpriest, Medan Mehta
Producent: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780132927291
Rok produkcji: 2012
Ilość stron: 976
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 2.08 kg

Recenzje: Building Construction - Walter Scarborough, Diane Armpriest, Medan Mehta