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Explore the most up-to-date green and sustainable methods for residential and commercial building construction as well as the latest materials, standards, and practices with CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES: BUILDING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, 4E. This comprehensive book's logical, well-structured format follows the natural sequence of a construction project. The book is the only one organized based on the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Masterformat standards. You will find the most current industry developments and standards as well as latest relevant building codes within a dynamic new design. A wealth of comprehensive learning resources, including MindTap Personal Learning Experience, ensure a solid understanding of today's construction materials, methods and techniques that is critical for ongoing industry success.

Table of Contents:
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 Brick and Tile. 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. 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 35. Specialties, Equipment and Furnishings 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 Safety and Security. Appendices.

About the Author :
Eva Kultermann is Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the College of Architecture at Illinois Institute of Technology, where she teaches courses in architectural design, material technologies, and energy conscious/sustainable design. In 2011 she was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award for the College of Architecture. Formerly, she taught at the University of Arkansas and won the school's Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award. She also worked as a professional builder, carpenter foreperson, and project manager. Ms. Kultermann is a licensed architect who holds a carpentry diploma from Northwest Arkansas Vocational Technical School, a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Arkansas, and a Master of Science in Energy Efficient Architecture from Oxford Brooks University in England. William P. Spence was Dean of the College of Technology as well as Professor of Construction Engineering Technology emeritus at Pittsburg State University in Kansas. He also enjoyed an active career as a full-time author of more than 30 technical construction books. Mr. Spence passed away in 2016.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781305086272
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
  • Height: 284 mm
  • No of Pages: 960
  • Spine Width: 40 mm
  • Width: 223 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1305086279
  • Publisher Date: 25 Jan 2016
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 2155 gr


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