Principles and Practices of Heavy Construction
4th Edition
Published on 1. April 1993
Book
Hardback
444 pages
978-0-13-717646-5 (ISBN)
Description
This classic text provides an overview of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the construction of commercial buildings. Each chapter covers the principles and practices of a particular aspect of the construction process, from site layout to building finishes, and is illustrated with examples of current practice as well as the underlying principles.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-717646-5 (9780137176465)
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Ronald C. Smith | Cameron K. Andres
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Content
Preface.
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 of Terms.
Index.
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 of Terms.
Index.