Fundamentals of Building Construction by Edward Allen

Description: About this productProduct InformationThe leading book on building construction--thoroughly renovated from the ground up For the nuts-and-bolts on building construction practices and materials, thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology have turned to Edward Allen and Joseph Iano's Fundamentals of Building Construction . This new Fifth Edition of the bestselling reference and textbook provides the most up-to-date survey of the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Using the latest building codes, standards, and developments in materials and technologies as its basis, this book covers the complete range of construction activities-from excavating and foundations to cladding and interior finishes-and examines common construction systems such as light wood frame, masonry bearing wall, steel frame, and reinforced concrete construction. The Fifth Edition adds a host of updated and completely new information on such current topics as: The changing role of the construction contractor in the process of making buildings Construction management and methods of project delivery Controlling the movement of heat, air, and moisture through the building enclosure Sustainability and green building techniques Innovations in glass, concrete, wood, and other construction materials The 2006 International Building and Residential Codes, 2004 MasterFormat, and the latest ASTM references and LEED standards Supplemented by Exercises in Building Construction, Fifth Edition , available separately, Fundamentals of Building Construction, Fifth Edition lays the foundation every architect and construction professional needs to build a successful career.Product IdentifiersPublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, JohnISBN-10047007468xISBN-139780470074688eBay Product ID (ePID)7038277018Product Key FeaturesAuthorJoseph Iano, Edward AllenPublication NameFundamentals of Building Construction : Materials and MethodsFormatHardcoverLanguageEnglishPublication Year2008TypeTextbookNumber of Pages1008 PagesDimensionsItem Length11.3in.Item Height2.3in.Item Width8.9in.Item Weight0.1 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberTh145.A417 2008Edition Number5Reviews"In the new fifth edition of Fundamentals of Building Construction , Allen and Iano set a new benchmark by incorporating sustainability issues into a mainstream construction textbook, section by section, as in this concise overview from the first chapter. We also look forward to a future edition of their outstanding book in which appropriate sustainability considerations have penetrated every topic and page." ( ArchitectureWeek , April 13, 2009)Table of ContentPreface.Chapter 1: Making Buildings.Learning to Build.Sustainability.The Work of the Design Professional: Choosing Building Systems.Construction Standards and Information Resources.The Work of the Construction Professional: Constructing Buildings.Trends in the Delivery of Design and Construction Services.Recurring Concerns.Chapter 2: Foundations.Foundation Requirements.Foundation Settlement.Earth Materials.Excavation.Foundations.Underpinning.Retaining Walls.Waterproofing and Drainage.Basement Insulation.Shallow Frost-Protected Foundations.Backfilling.Up-Down Construction.Designing Foundations.Foundation Design and the Building Codes.Chapter 3: Wood.Trees.Lumber.Wood Products.Plastic Lumber.Wood Panel Products.Wood Chemical Treatments.Wood Fasteners.Manufactured Wood Components.Types of Wood Construction.Chapter 4: Heavy Timber Frame Construction.Combustible Buildings Framed with Heavy Timber.Lateral Bracing of Heavy Timber Buildings.Building Services in Heavy Timber Buildings.Longer Spans in Heavy Timber.Chapter 5: Wood Light Frame Construction.History.Foundations for Light Frame Structures.Building the Frame.Variations on in Wood Light Frame Construction.Wood Light Frame Construction and the Building Codes.Uniqueness of Wood Light Frame Construction.Chapter 6: Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction.Protection From the Weather.Roofing.Windows and Doors.Siding.Chapter 7: Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction.Completing the Building Enclosure.Wall and Ceiling Finish.Millwork and Finish Carpentry.Flooring and Ceramic Tile Work.Finishing Touches.Chapter 8: Brick Masonry.History.Mortar.Brick Masonry.Masonry Wall Construction.Chapter 9: Stone and Concrete Masonry.Stone Masonry.Concrete Masonry.Masonry Wall Construction.Chapter 10: Masonry Wall Construction.Types of Masonry Walls.Spanning Systems for Masonry Bearing Wall Construction.Detailing Masonry Walls.Some Special Problems of Masonry Construction.Masonry and the Building Codes.Uniqueness of Masonry.Chapter 11: Steel Frame Construction.History.The Material Steel.Details of Steel Framing.The Construction Process.Fireproofing of Steel Framing.Longer Spans in Steel.Composite Columns.Chapter 12: Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction.The Concept of Light Gauge Steel Construction.Framing Procedures.Other Common Uses of Light Gauge Steel Framing.Advantages and Disadvantages of Light Gauge Steel Framing.Light Gauge Steel Framing and the Building Codes.Chapter 13: Concrete Construction.History.Cement and Concrete.Making and Placing Concrete.Formwork.Reinforcing.Concrete Creep.Prestressing.Innovations in Concrete Construction.ACI 301.Chapter 14: Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems.Casting a Concrete Slab on Grade.Casting a Concrete Column.One-Way Floor and Roof Framing Systems.Two-Way Floor and Roof Framing Systems.Concrete Stairs.Sitecast Posttensioned Framing Systems.Selecting a Sitecast Concrete Framing System.Innovations in Sitecast Concrete Construction.Architectural Concrete.Longer Spans in Sitecast Concrete.Designing Economical Sitecast Concrete Buildings.Sitecast Concrete and the Building Codes.UniquenessCopyright Date2009Target AudienceScholarly & ProfessionalTopicConstruction / General, Methods & MaterialsLccn2008-036198Dewey Decimal690Dewey Edition23IllustratedYesGenreTechnology & Engineering, Architecture

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