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Building Construction: Principles, Materials, & Systems 2009 UPDATE by Madan L Mehta, Ph.D.

The science of building construction and design is evolving more quickly than ever before. The 2009 Update of this outstanding text builds on the previous version and incorporates the latest updates available. Written by an author team with decades of experience in architecture, building construction, engineering, and teaching, Building Construction: Principles, Materials & Systems 2009 Update 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-allows for complete coverage of both the basic principles and specific materials and systems of building construction. This organization fosters a real understanding of general concepts and develops skills that will sustain over time. 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 students are sure to appreciate.

About Madan L Mehta, Ph.D.

MADAN MEHTA
B. Arch, University of Roorkee, India
M. Building Science, University of Sydney, Australia
Ph.D., University of Liverpool, U.K.

Member of the UT-Arlington faculty since 1985. Licensed Professional Engineer (State of Texas); Fellow, Indian Institute of Architects and Registered Architect; Member, The National Society of Professional Engineers (USA) and the Construction Specification Institute (USA). Graduate Advisor in Architecture, 1986-1991. Previously taught at The School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi as professor, and at The University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, as Director of the Architectural Engineering Program. Prior planning, design, and construction practice in New Delhi. Received Outstanding Teacher Award, University of Petroleum and Minerals, 1985, and the Top Award from the Government of India in the Low Cost Housing Design Ideas Competition, 1975.

DIANE ARMPRIEST
Master of Architecture, University of Oregon 1997
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Oregon 1983
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Oregon 1983
BS Geography, University of Oregon 1972

Professor Armpriest's teaching and research interests are in architectural construction materials and methods, the expression of structure and materials in northwest regional architecture, architectural design, and the relationship between building systems and the natural systems and processes of the site.

Associate Professor,Dept. of Architecture, University of Idaho, 2006 to present
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Architecture, University of Idaho, 2001 to 2006
Project Manager, Gary Moye Architect, Eugene, Oregon 1997-2001
Housing developer/construction manager, non-profit housing projects 1994-96
Associate professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Cincinnati, 1985-1992

WALTER R. SCARBOROUGH, CSI, AIA
Vice President and Director of Specifications
HKS Architects

Walter Scarborough has almost 30 years of comprehensive experience in architecture and building construction, and has worked in contract document production, construction contract administration, and architectural specifications. He has been with HKS (over 1,000 employees, 14 US offices, and 2 international offices) for over 20 years. Projects he has worked on include a variety of building types: healthcare, office buildings, sports, recreational, convention centers, entertainment, hospitality, justice and detention, educational, and banks. As director of specifications, he is responsible for product research, new master specification development, and maintaining a standard of building product quality; and also has overview responsibilities for a dozen specifiers that produce specifications for HKS projects.

Education
Bachelor of Architecture, Urban Design Option
Texas Tech University

Registration
Registered Architect: Texas

Affiliations
CSI - Construction Specifications Institute
AIA - American Institute of Architects

CSI Certifications
CDT - Construction Documents Technologist
CCS - Certified Construction Specifier
CCCA - Certified Construction Contract Administrator

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

PART ONE: PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION

1. An Overview of the Building Delivery Process

2. Governmental Constraints on Construction

3. Loads on Buildings

4. Load Resistance-The Structural Properties of Materials

5. Thermal Properties of Materials

6. Air Leakage and Water Vapor Control

7. Fire-Related Properties

8. Acoustical Properties of Materials

9. Principles of Joints and Sealants (Expansion and Contraction Control)

10. Principles of Sustainable Construction

PART TWO: MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS OF CONSTRUCTION

11. Materials for Wood Construction-I (Lumber)

12. Materials for Wood Construction-II (Manufactured Wood Products, Fasteners and Connectors)

13. Wood Light Frame Construction-I

14. Wood Light Frame Construction-II

15. Structural Insulated Panel System

16. The Material Steel and Structural Steel Construction

17. Light-Gauge Steel Construction

18. Lime, Portland Cement and Concrete

19. Concrete Construction-I (Formwork Reinforcement and Slabs-on-Ground)

20. Concrete Construction-II (Site-Cast and Precast Concrete Framing Systems)

21. Soils; Foundation and basement Construction

22. Masonry Materials-I ( Mortar and Brick)

23. Masonry Materials-II ( Concrete Masonry Units, Natural Stone and Glass Masonry Units)

24. Masonry and Concrete Bearing Wall Construction

25. Rainwater Infiltration Control in Exterior Walls

26. Exterior Wall Cladding-I (Masonry, Precast Concrete, GFRC and Prefabricated Masonry)

27. Exterior Wall Cladding-II (Stucco, EIFS, Natural Stone and Insulated Metal Panels)

28. Transparent Materials ( Glass and Light-Transmitting Plastics)

29. Windows and Doors

30. Glass-Aluminum Wall Systems

31. Roofing-I ( Low-Slope Roofs)

32. Roofing-II (Steep Roofs)

33. Stairs

34. Floors Coverings

35. Ceilings

APPENDIX A - SI System and U.S. System of Units

APPENDIX B - Preliminary Sizing of Structural Members

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

INDEX

Additional information

CIN0135064767G
9780135064764
0135064767
Building Construction: Principles, Materials, & Systems 2009 UPDATE by Madan L Mehta, Ph.D.
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