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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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Madsen, David A. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2021]
Edición:First edition.
Temas:
Commercial buildings > Design and construction > Textbooks.
Commercial buildings > Design and construction.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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