Principles and practices of commercial construction.

Author/creator Andres, Cameron K.
Other author Woods, W. Ronald, 1952-
Other author Smith, Ronald C.
Format Book
EditionNinth edition / Ronald W. Woods, P.E., Cameron K. Andres, Ronald C. Smith.
PublicationBoston : Pearson, [2014]
Descriptionxi, 550 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Subjects
Building.

Contents 1: Practice Of Commercial Construction: -- Construction or "project delivery" team -- Project delivery process -- Contract for construction -- Plans and specifications for construction -- Codes and standards -- Development of codes and standards -- 2: Site Evaluation And Layout: -- Site evaluation -- Feasibility evaluation and land development -- Revisiting the construction team -- Preliminary investigation -- Nature of soil -- Subsurface sampling -- Surface testing -- Secondary investigation -- Surveying the site -- Layout before excavation -- Foundation layout -- Bench marks and deep excavations -- Review questions -- 3: Site Development And Services: -- Pavements -- Curbs and sidewalks -- Parking areas -- Storm drainage and sanitary sewers -- Lighting and landscaping -- Review questions -- 4: Excavations And Excavating Equipment: -- Effects of soil types on excavating equipment -- Removing groundwater -- General and special excavations -- Estimating amount of material to be removed -- Cranes -- Excavating machines -- Trucks -- Choosing excavation equipment -- Protection of excavations -- Excavation wall bracing -- Protection of adjacent buildings -- Rock excavation -- Review questions -- 5: Foundations: -- Need for deep foundations -- Types of piles -- Bearing capacity of pile foundations -- Wood piles -- Concrete piles -- Steel piles -- Composite piles -- Pile drivers -- Caissons -- Cofferdams -- Spread foundations -- Slurry wall foundations -- Earthquake-resisting foundations -- Soil enhancement for foundations -- Review questions -- 6: Formwork: -- Form materials -- Formwork principles -- Concrete pressure calculations -- Formwork design -- Footing forms -- Wall forms -- Slip forms -- Construction joints -- Control joints -- Column, girder, and beam forms -- Floor forms -- Shoring and reshoring in multistory structures -- Form accessories -- Review questions --
Contents 7: Concrete work: -- Aggregates for concrete -- Portland cement -- Concrete mix design -- Tests on concrete -- Preparation for placing concrete -- Mixing concrete -- Machinery for placing concrete -- Concrete transportation -- Placing concrete -- Concrete joints -- Finishing and curing concrete -- Hot concrete -- Design of structural lightweight concrete -- Review questions -- 8: Reinforced Concrete Frame: -- Principles of reinforced concrete -- Reinforced concrete frame -- Reinforcing steel -- Cast-in-place reinforced concrete structural frame -- Precast concrete structural frames -- Architectural precast concrete -- Tilt-up load-bearing wall panels -- Review questions -- 9: Structural Timber Frame: -- Structural frame -- Timber connectors -- Wood columns -- Wood beams -- Floor and roof decks -- Glued-laminated timber -- Connections for glulam beams and arches -- Parallel-strand lumber -- Plywood structures -- Termite control for wood buildings -- Review questions -- 10: Structural Steel Frame: -- Structural steel properties and shapes -- Planning for the structural steel frame -- Principles of structural steel frames -- Structural steel frame components -- Connecting structural steel sections -- Structural steel fabrication -- Structural steel site work and erection -- Review questions -- 11: Floor Systems And Industrial Flooring: -- Timber subfloors -- Concrete subfloors -- Floor slab forms and work -- Industrial floor finishes -- Review questions -- 12: Roof Systems And Industrial Roofing: -- Roof design principles -- Structural framing for roofs -- Truss roof framing -- Alternative roof-framing methods -- Roof-framing systems and roof styles -- Roof decks -- Roof membranes and insulation -- Review questions -- 13: Masonry Construction: -- Building with concrete block units -- Prefabricated concrete block wall panels -- Brick construction -- Building with stone -- Cold-weather masonry work -- Review questions -- 14: Curtain Wall Construction: -- Masonry curtain walls -- Stone panels -- Precast concrete curtain walls -- Lightweight curtain walls -- Glass curtain walls -- Review questions -- 15: Building Insulation: -- Thermal insulation -- Fireproofing -- Building insulation -- Sound insulation and control -- Moisture control -- Review questions -- 16: Finishing: -- Exterior finishes and facings -- Windows -- Interior finishing -- Plastering -- Wall tile -- Hardboard -- Gypsum board -- Plastic laminates -- Masonry finishes -- Ceilings -- Stairs -- Review questions -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract Overview: This up-to-date and practical text offers a complete and well-rounded approach to modern construction principles and practices. Each chapter, while complementary to other chapters, can be taught on a standalone basis, maximizing instructional flexibility in diverse construction, architecture, and engineering courses. Principles & Practices Of Commercial Construction, ninth edition shows how to apply design theory to the final constructed process, and provides crucial working knowledge for all contractors who must effectively manage subcontractors. Progressing from basic through advanced material, it enables students to follow design specifications through a complete project. Since this text is on the approved reference list for numerous states that require contractors to pass licensing exams, it offers even more value for students who may need to pass these exams later. This edition's enhancements include improved chapter organization; a new introductory chapter; and valuable new coverage of Proctor curves.
General noteAndres' name appears first on the earlier editions.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2012035387
ISBN9780132495011 (hardback)
ISBN0132495015 (hardback)