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Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
ISBN
9780135064764
Publication Name
Building Construction : Principles, Materials, and Systems 2009
Item Length
9.2in
Publisher
Prentice Hall PTR
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.4in
Author
Medan Mehta, Walter Scarborough, Diane Armpriest, Madan Mehta
Features
Revised
Item Width
12in
Item Weight
92.4 Oz
Number of Pages
1024 Pages

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The science of building construction and design is evolving more quickly than ever before. The "2009 Update" of this outstanding text builds on the previous version and incorporates the latest updates available. Written by an author team with decades of experience in architecture, building construction, engineering, and teaching, Building Construction: Principles, Materials & Systems 2009 Update is a comprehensive and fully illustrated introduction to construction methods and materials. Continuing on with the books unique organization Principles of Construction are covered in Part One and Materials and Systems of Construction are covered in Part Two allows for complete coverage of both the basic principles and specific materials and systems of building construction. This organization fosters a real understanding of general concepts and develops skills that will sustain over time. Emphasizing a visual approach to learning, it includes more than 1,400 original illustrations and an extra large trim size (9" x 12") that provides an open and inviting layout that students are sure to appreciate.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Prentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10
0135064767
ISBN-13
9780135064764
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102872803

Product Key Features

Author
Medan Mehta, Walter Scarborough, Diane Armpriest, Madan Mehta
Publication Name
Building Construction : Principles, Materials, and Systems 2009
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Revised
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
1024 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1.4in
Item Width
12in
Item Weight
92.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Th146.M4288 2009
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Table of Content
Table of Contents PART ONE: PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION 1. An Overview of the Building Delivery Process 2. Governmental Constraints on Construction 3. Loads on Buildings 4. Load Resistance The Structural Properties of Materials 5. Thermal Properties of Materials 6. Air Leakage and Water Vapor Control 7. Fire-Related Properties 8. Acoustical Properties of Materials 9. Principles of Joints and Sealants (Expansion and Contraction Control) 10. Principles of Sustainable Construction PART TWO: MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS OF CONSTRUCTION 11. Materials for Wood Construction I (Lumber) 12. Materials for Wood Construction II (Manufactured Wood Products, Fasteners and Connectors) 13. Wood Light Frame Construction I 14. Wood Light Frame Construction II 15. Structural Insulated Panel System 16. The Material Steel and Structural Steel Construction 17. Light-Gauge Steel Construction 18. Lime, Portland Cement and Concrete 19. Concrete Construction I (Formwork Reinforcement and Slabs-on-Ground) 20. Concrete Construction II (Site-Cast and Precast Concrete Framing Systems) 21. Soils; Foundation and basement Construction 22. Masonry Materials I ( Mortar and Brick) 23. Masonry Materials II ( Concrete Masonry Units, Natural Stone and Glass Masonry Units) 24. Masonry and Concrete Bearing Wall Construction 25. Rainwater Infiltration Control in Exterior Walls 26. Exterior Wall Cladding I (Masonry, Precast Concrete, GFRC and Prefabricated Masonry) 27. Exterior Wall Cladding II (Stucco, EIFS, Natural Stone and Insulated Metal Panels) 28. Transparent Materials ( Glass and Light-Transmitting Plastics) 29. Windows and Doors 30. Glass-Aluminum Wall Systems 31. Roofing I ( Low-Slope Roofs) 32. Roofing II (Steep Roofs) 33. Stairs 34. Floors Coverings 35. Ceilings APPENDIX A - SI System and U.S. System of Units APPENDIX B - Preliminary Sizing of Structural Members GLOSSARY OF TERMS INDEX
Copyright Date
2010
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Construction / General, Industries / Construction
Lccn
2009-010605
Dewey Decimal
690
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics

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    this book is very informative. I had to buy it for a class that i was taken. it gives great insight.