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Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques William Spence (retired, Pittsburgh State University)

Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques By William Spence (retired, Pittsburgh State University)

Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques by William Spence (retired, Pittsburgh State University)

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Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future by William Spence (retired, Pittsburgh State University)

Get a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site, residential and commercial building construction with this comprehensive text, which covers both traditional and contemporary materials, current industry standards and new and emerging technologies. The only text organized according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat standards, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES: BUILDING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, Fifth Edition, features a reader-friendly style and logical structure, which follows the construction process step-by-step from project inception to completion. The new edition provides up-to-date coverage of dramatic changes underway in the construction industry, including advances in pre-fabricated construction; increased use of drones, robotics and artificial intelligence; net-zero buildings and lean construction. You'll learn about key current industry developments and standards, as well as latest relevant building codes, all presented within a dynamic, richly illustrated new design. Beyond the text itself, you can access a wealth of helpful learning resources to help you gain a clear understanding of today's construction materials, methods and techniques, providing a critical foundation for your career success.

About William Spence (retired, Pittsburgh State University)

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. 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.

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 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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0357513835
Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future by William Spence (retired, Pittsburgh State University)
William Spence (retired, Pittsburgh State University)
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Hardback
Cengage Learning, Inc
2021-04-28
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