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This classic book provides an overview of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the construction of large commercial buildings. It makes an excellent source of general information—complete with diagrams, details, photographs, and worked examples of typical construction calculations such as earth moving calculation, formwork calculations, concrete pressures, and insulation values for building components. Each chapter covers the principles and practices of a particular aspect of the construction process—from site layout to building finishes—supporting discussions with its wealth of clear, captivating illustrations. For construction technologists, supervisors, and superintendents at the technology level; architectural and civil engineering technologists; and construction trades people.
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This revision of a classic in the field provides readers with a complete overview of the traditional concepts and practices, as well as the pre-engineered components that are used in the construction of commercial building. From building layout to exterior finishing, this edition describes and illustrates the various stages of the building process, and since the industry relies on both standard and metric units of measurement, material dimensions, tables, details, and worked examples are provided in both standard and metric units.
New to this edition- Expanded coverage of excavation wall bracing.
- New material on safe working conditions in trenches.
- New material on soil stabilization and the use of mini piles.
- Additional calculations of formwork for different heights.
- Expanded material on concrete admixtures.
- Additonal material on single ply roofing membranes, insulation requirements for roofs, stucco coatings, and the use of wood siding.
- New material on construction sealants and adhesives.
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- PublisherPearson College Div
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0130482927
- ISBN 13 9780130482921
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages544
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