Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction
7th Edition
Published on 27. August 2003
Book
Hardback
560 pages
978-0-13-048292-1 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Commercial Construction, Building Fundamentals, Construction Methods and Materials, and Introduction to Construction Practices.
This classic text provides an overview of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the construction of large commercial buildings. Each chapter covers the principles and practices of a particular aspect of the construction process-from site layout to building finishes-supporting discussions with a wealth of clear, captivating illustrations.
This classic text provides an overview of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the construction of large commercial buildings. Each chapter covers the principles and practices of a particular aspect of the construction process-from site layout to building finishes-supporting discussions with a wealth of clear, captivating illustrations.
Reviews / Votes
"Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction by Andres and Smith does a very good job in covering the major areas involved with commercial construction at a level consistent with its intended audience. It is well organized, well written, and includes helpful sketches and photos." - Felix T. Uhlik, Georgia Institute of TechnologyMore details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1336 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-048292-1 (9780130482921)
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Cameron K. Andres | Ronald C. Smith
Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction
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02/2008
8th Edition
Pearson
€115.12
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Previous edition
Cameron K. Andres | Ronald C. Smith
Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction (Hardcover)
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08/2000
6th Edition
Pearson
€77.98
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Content
1. Site Investigation.
2. Site Layout.
3. Excavations and Excavating Equipment.
4. Foundation Layout.
5. Foundations.
6. Formwork.
7. Concrete Work.
8. Structural Timber Frame.
9. Reinforced Concrete Frame.
10. Structural Steel Frame.
11. Floor Systems and Industrial Flooring.
12. Roof Systems and Industrial Roofing.
13. Masonry Construction.
14. Curtain Wall Construction.
15. Building Insulation.
16. Finishing.
Glossary.
Index.
2. Site Layout.
3. Excavations and Excavating Equipment.
4. Foundation Layout.
5. Foundations.
6. Formwork.
7. Concrete Work.
8. Structural Timber Frame.
9. Reinforced Concrete Frame.
10. Structural Steel Frame.
11. Floor Systems and Industrial Flooring.
12. Roof Systems and Industrial Roofing.
13. Masonry Construction.
14. Curtain Wall Construction.
15. Building Insulation.
16. Finishing.
Glossary.
Index.