Commercial Building Construction : Materials and Methods /
This textbook provides easy-to-read, comprehensive, and highly illustrated coverage of commercial building construction practices that conform to industry standards. Each chapter provides comprehensive descriptions, real-world practices, realistic examples, actual two-dimensional (2D) commercial con...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
McGraw-Hill Education,
[2021]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Online Access: | Full text (Wentworth users only) |
Table of Contents:
- Cover
- About the Author
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- CHAPTER 1 Plans, Specifications, and Construction Management
- Introduction
- Commercial Construction Documents
- The Architect and Structural Engineer
- Analyzing a Set of Commercial Construction Documents
- Components on a Set of Commercial Architectural Plans
- Pictorial Drawings
- Drawing Revisions
- General Construction Specifications
- Specifications for Commercial Construction
- Building Information Modeling
- CHAPTER 2 Sustainable Technology
- Introduction to Sustainable Technology
- Sustainable Technology Supports a Healthy Architectural Environment
- International Energy Conservation Code
- Energy-Efficient Construction Programs
- Net-Zero Energy or Net Metering
- Solar Energy Design
- Geothermal Systems
- Wind Energy
- Hydroelectric Power
- Biopower
- Sustainable Development and Green Building on Brownfield Sites
- CHAPTER 3 Construction Site and Excavation
- Introduction
- Site Orientation
- Wind Orientation
- Sound Orientation
- Topography
- Land Clearing
- Introduction to Basic Surveying
- Construction Surveying
- Measuring Horizontal Distances
- Measuring Vertical Distances
- Site Survey
- Grading Plan
- Corner Staking, Excavation Layout, and Footing Excavation
- Environmental Protection
- Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
- CHAPTER 4 Concrete Construction and Foundation Systems
- Introduction
- Concrete Construction
- Foundation Systems
- Concrete Construction Practices
- Crawl Space Foundation
- Concrete Slab Foundation
- Concrete Wall Foundations
- Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)
- Pier Foundation
- Shotcrete
- Piling Foundations
- CHAPTER 5 Masonry Construction
- Introduction
- Common Masonry Construction Materials
- Concrete Block Construction
- Common Masonry Wall Construction Practices
- Other Masonry-Related Construction Materials
- CHAPTER 6 Steel Construction
- Introduction
- Prefabricated Steel Structures
- Steel-Framed Structures
- Common Connection Methods
- Fabrication Methods
- Lightweight Steel-Frame Construction
- CHAPTER 7 Roof Construction and Materials
- Introduction
- Roof Plans and Details
- Roof Trusses
- Panelized Commercial Roof Construction
- Commercial Roofing Materials
- Metal Roofing
- Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing
- Built-Up Roofing
- CHAPTER 8 Wood Construction
- Introduction
- Light Wood Framing Materials
- Nailed Connections
- Platform and Balloon Framing
- Floor Framing Systems
- Introduction to Light Wood Wall Framing
- Wall Framing Systems
- Wood Framing Materials
- Framing Corners
- Framing Intersecting Partitions
- Framing Shear Walls
- Fire and Sound Walls
- Energy-Efficient Wall Framing Methods
- Introduction to Light Wood Roof Framing
- Roof Styles
- Roof Framing Materials and Terminology
- Framing with Roof Trusses
- Timber Construction
- Timber-Frame Construction
- Timber-Frame Roof Construction
- Mass Timber Construction
- CHAPTER 9 Doors, Windows, and Installations
- Introduction
- Commercial Doors
- Pre-Hung Doors
- Glass Sliding Doors
- Commercial Windows
- Thermochromic Glass
- Electrochromic Glass
- National Fenestration Rating Council
- Window Types and Styles
- Skylights and Sloped Glazing
- Door and Window Schedules
- Window Wall Systems
- CHAPTER 10 Insulation and Barriers, and Indoor Air Quality and Safety
- Introduction
- Insulation
- Vapor Barrier
- Radiant Barriers
- Caulking
- Sources of Pollutants
- Heat Recovery and Ventilation
- Exhaust Systems
- Cleaning the Air
- Sealing Off the Garage
- CHAPTER 11 Stair Construction
- Introduction
- Types of Stairs
- Stair Floor Plan Representations
- Basic Stair Characteristics
- CHAPTER 12 Finish Work and Materials
- Introduction
- Drywall Installation and Finish
- Millwork
- Types of Millwork
- Cabinets
- Appliances and Fixtures
- Reading Cabinet Elevations
- Surface Finishes
- Underlayment
- Exterior Siding
- CHAPTER 13 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems
- Introduction
- Introduction to Mechanical Systems
- Hot Water Heating Systems
- Heat Pump Systems
- Zone Control Systems
- Radiant Heat
- Thermostats
- Introduction to Plumbing Systems
- Sizing of Plumbing Pipe
- Water Systems
- Drainage and Vent Systems
- Plumbing Placement
- Plumbing Schedules
- Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Sewage Disposal
- Metric Values in Plumbing
- Introduction to Electrical Systems
- Reading Electrical Symbols
- Automation
- Electrical Schedules
- GLOSSARY
- INDEX.