Building Construction Illustrated, 3rd Edition |
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Comprehensive and up-to-date– the classic visual guide to the basics of building construction For twenty-five years, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Now this Third Edition has been expertly revised and updated to address the latest advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements. Complete with more than 1,000 illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. Topics within each chapter are organized according to the CSI MasterFormat™, making the book extremely easy to use. Special features of this edition include integrated coverage of environmentally friendly materials, sustainable building construction strategies, and ADA requirements, as well as the inclusion of both metric and standard U.S. measurements throughout the book. With its clear presentation of the basic concepts underlying building construction, Building Construction Illustrated, Third Edition equips students and professionals in all areas of architecture and construction with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter in building planning, design, and construction.
Building Construction Illustrated, 3rd Edition
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Cabinets and Countertops |
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Cabinet-building tricks of the trade Would you like to have your own cabinetmaking business...do an excellent job...and make a decent living? 'Cabinets and Countertops shows you how. Learn how to set up your custom shop, fill it with the right (not necessarily expensive)tools and use them to produce cabinets while pleasing high-end customers with top-notch quality, design and service. You get all of author Charles Self's expertise on: *kitchen planning, including designing for lifestyle *suitable woods - natural and engineered *tools and basic joinery techniques *constructing the carcass, face frames and doors *building and attaching drawers *hardware and finishes *installing base and wall cabinets *selecting, building and installing countertops *projects for slow times *much, much more!
Cabinets and Countertops
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Concrete |
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This book presents a unified view of concrete behavior in light of a body of chemical and physical principles. It provides the most up-to-date information available on new concrete materials. The most up-to-date information on new concrete materials. SI units used as primary system, keeping readers current to the unit system being adopted in the United States. Latest ASTM specifications are included. Exercises at the end of each chapter. An excellent resource for professionals in this industry.
Concrete
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Concrete Bridges: Inspection, Repair, Strengthening, Testing and Load Capacity Evaluation |
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Indispensable guide to inspecting, maintaining, and rehabilitating all types of concrete and composite bridges. Filled with practical data, detailed examples, and helpful illustrations.
Concrete Bridges: Inspection, Repair, Strengthening, Testing and Load Capacity Evaluation
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Construction Contract Administration |
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Provides a general overview of the current methods and concepts of performing contract as a basic professional service. Covers the concepts, contractual obligations, importance of documentation, role of the construction manager and more. DLC: Construction contracts - U.S. - Management.
Construction Contract Administration
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Cost Analysis and Estimating for Engineering and Management |
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This popular book supplies readers with the latest principles and techniques for the evaluation of engineering design. The emphasis is on analysis and estimating. Included in this new edition is a chapter that introduces principles that deal with bringing inventions to the marketplace. It analyzes labor, material, accounting, and forecasting; then the theme of estimating is developed, with a study of methods, operations, and products. A versatile and extremely usable book, it's the perfect resource for engineers, managers, and entrepreneurs.
Cost Analysis and Estimating for Engineering and Management
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Dodge Unit Cost Book, 1998 |
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This handbook allows builders and contractors to estimate costs, establish budgets, or spot-check calculations on residential and light commercial construction with amazing precision. All the notable Marshall and Swift features are here, including extensive product and output-per-day information, overhead costs, profit margins, and 800 locations rate modifiers.
Dodge Unit Cost Book, 1998
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Formwork for Concrete Structures |
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Reflecting current codes, standards and OSHA regulations, the third edition of this classic guide offers civil and structural engineers the latest information on formwork design, materials, and methods. Includes a new chapter on forms for streets, curbs and gutters, a list of manufacturers and suppliers of formwork materials and the addition of metric units. 150 illus.
Formwork for Concrete Structures
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McGraw-Hill On-Site Guide to Building Codes 2000: Commercial and Residential Exteriors |
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Portable reference offering quick answers for building professionals on requirements of the new International Building Code and International Residential Code. Features data on structural designs, types of construction, accessibility, approved materials, building systems, and safety features. Softcover.
McGraw-Hill On-Site Guide to Building Codes 2000: Commercial and Residential Exteriors
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Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design |
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This book explains the theory and practice of reinforced concrete design in a systematic and clear fashion with an abundance of step-by-step worked examples, illustrations, and photographs. This book focuses on preparing readers to make the many judgment decisions required in reinforced concrete design. Coverage includes flexure, torsion, continuous beams, columns, two-way slabs, footing, walls, design for earthquake resistance, and more. For professionals in the field who need a comprehensive reference on concrete structures and the design of reinforced concrete.
Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design
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