Commercial Building Construction: Materials and Methods - David Madsen

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Auteur(s) : David Madsen

Editeur : Mcgraw-Hill Education

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/09/2021

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 704

Expédition : 1384

Dimensions : 19.5 x 24.4 x 4.2

ISBN : 9781260460407

Résumé :
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Master the latest commercial building construction components and practices in an easy-to-read comprehensive textbook

This hands-on textbook introduces you to commercial building construction methods and materials currently used in the United States and Canada. Easy to read and logically organized to reflect real-world practices, Commercial Building Construction: Materials and Methods includes detailed examples along with hundreds of 3D illustrations that accurately reflect the style of construction drawings and techniques applied in the field today.

You will get a complete set of commercial drawings that is referred to and described throughout the text to correlate related construction practices. Every figure in the book is provided in an image library for viewing on your computer. Included is the most comprehensive construction glossary available. Each chapter has correlated tests, print reading problems, and critical thinking problems. Current content-related actual commercial construction building projects are provided throughout to provide real-world applications.

Coverage includes:

• Construction plans, specifications, and construction management with complete building information modeling content
• Sustainable technology
• Construction site and excavation with erosion and sediment control and basic site and construction surveying practices
• Concrete construction and foundation systems
• Masonry construction
• Steel construction
• Wood and heavy timber construction
• Roof construction and materials
• Doors and windows with sloped glazing, storefronts, curtain walls, and window walls
• Insulation and barriers with indoor air quality and safety
• Stair construction
• Finish work and materials
• Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
  
  
  

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Biographie:
David A. Madsen is Faculty Emeritus and former Department Chair at Clackamas Community College in Oregon. He is the president of Madsen Design, Inc. and the author of several drafting and construction books.
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Sommaire:
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
???Ins...