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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.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
Table of ContentsPreface
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
Wind Power Electricity Generation
Photovoltaic Modules
Metric Values in Electrical Installations
GLOSSARY
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