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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Master the latest commercial building construction components and practices in an easy-to-read comprehensive textbook   This hands-on textbook introduces you to commercial building construction methods and materials currently used in the United States and Canada. Easy to read and logically organized to reflect real-world practices, Commercial Building Construction: Materials and Methods includes detailed examples along with hundreds of 3D illustrations that accurately reflect the style of construction drawings and techniques applied in the field today.  You will get a complete set of commercial drawings that is referred to and described throughout the text to correlate related construction practices. Every figure in the book is provided in an image library for viewing on your computer. Included is the most comprehensive construction glossary available. Each chapter has correlated tests, print reading problems, and critical thinking problems. Current content-related actual commercial construction building projects are provided throughout to provide real-world applications. Coverage includes: Construction plans, specifications, and construction management with complete building information modeling content Sustainable technology Construction site and excavation with erosion and sediment control and basic site and construction surveying practices Concrete construction and foundation systems Masonry construction Steel construction Wood and heavy timber construction Roof construction and materials Doors and windows with sloped glazing, storefronts, curtain walls, and window walls Insulation and barriers with indoor air quality and safety Stair construction Finish work and materials Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems

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Author:   David Madsen
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 23.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.193kg
ISBN:  

9781266055607

ISBN 10:   1266055606
Pages:   706
Publication Date:   27 October 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface CHAPTER 1 Plans, Specifications, and Construction Management    Introduction    Commercial Construction Documents    The Architect and Structural Engineer    Analyzing a Set of Commercial Construction Documents    Components on a Set of Commercial Architectural Plans    Pictorial Drawings    Drawing Revisions    General Construction Specifications    Specifications for Commercial Construction    Building Information Modeling CHAPTER 2 Sustainable Technology    Introduction to Sustainable Technology    Sustainable Technology Supports a Healthy Architectural Environment    International Energy Conservation Code    Energy-Efficient Construction Programs    Net-Zero Energy or Net Metering    Solar Energy Design    Geothermal Systems    Wind Energy    Hydroelectric Power    Biopower    Sustainable Development and Green Building on Brownfield Sites CHAPTER 3 Construction Site and Excavation    Introduction    Site Orientation    Wind Orientation    Sound Orientation    Topography    Land Clearing    Introduction to Basic Surveying    Construction Surveying    Measuring Horizontal Distances    Measuring Vertical Distances    Site Survey    Grading Plan    Corner Staking, Excavation Layout, and Footing Excavation    Environmental Protection    Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control CHAPTER 4 Concrete Construction and Foundation Systems    Introduction    Concrete Construction    Foundation Systems    Concrete Construction Practices    Crawl Space Foundation    Concrete Slab Foundation    Concrete Wall Foundations    Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)    Pier Foundation    Shotcrete    Piling Foundations CHAPTER 5 Masonry Construction    Introduction    Common Masonry Construction Materials    Concrete Block Construction    Common Masonry Wall Construction Practices    Other Masonry-Related Construction Materials CHAPTER 6 Steel Construction    Introduction    Prefabricated Steel Structures    Steel-Framed Structures    Common Connection Methods    Fabrication Methods    Lightweight Steel-Frame Construction CHAPTER 7 Roof Construction and Materials    Introduction    Roof Plans and Details    Roof Trusses    Panelized Commercial Roof Construction    Commercial Roofing Materials    Metal Roofing    Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing    Built-Up Roofing CHAPTER 8 Wood Construction    Introduction    Light Wood Framing Materials    Nailed Connections    Platform and Balloon Framing    Floor Framing Systems    Introduction to Light Wood Wall Framing    Wall Framing Systems    Wood Framing Materials    Framing Corners    Framing Intersecting Partitions    Framing Shear Walls    Fire and Sound Walls    Energy-Efficient Wall Framing Methods    Introduction to Light Wood Roof Framing    Roof Styles    Roof Framing Materials and Terminology    Framing with Roof Trusses    Timber Construction    Timber-Frame Construction    Timber-Frame Roof Construction    Mass Timber Construction CHAPTER 9 Doors, Windows, and Installations    Introduction    Commercial Doors    Pre-Hung Doors    Glass Sliding Doors    Commercial Windows    Thermochromic Glass    Electrochromic Glass    National Fenestration Rating Council    Window Types and Styles    Skylights and Sloped Glazing    Door and Window Schedules    Window Wall Systems CHAPTER 10 Insulation and Barriers, and Indoor Air Quality and Safety    Introduction    Insulation    Vapor Barrier    Radiant Barriers    Caulking    Sources of Pollutants    Heat Recovery and Ventilation    Exhaust Systems    Cleaning the Air    Sealing Off the Garage CHAPTER 11 Stair Construction    Introduction    Types of Stairs    Stair Floor Plan Representations    Basic Stair Characteristics CHAPTER 12 Finish Work and Materials    Introduction    Drywall Installation and Finish    Millwork    Types of Millwork    Cabinets    Appliances and Fixtures    Reading Cabinet Elevations    Surface Finishes    Underlayment    Exterior Siding CHAPTER 13 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems    Introduction    Introduction to Mechanical Systems    Hot Water Heating Systems    Heat Pump Systems    Zone Control Systems    Radiant Heat    Thermostats    Introduction to Plumbing Systems    Sizing of Plumbing Pipe    Water Systems    Drainage and Vent Systems    Plumbing Placement    Plumbing Schedules    Fire Sprinkler Systems    Sewage Disposal    Metric Values in Plumbing    Introduction to Electrical Systems    Reading Electrical Symbols    Automation    Electrical Schedules    Wind Power Electricity Generation    Photovoltaic Modules    Metric Values in Electrical Installations GLOSSARY INDEX

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David A. Madsen is Faculty Emeritus and former Department Chair at Clackamas Community College in Oregon. He is the president of Madsen Design, Inc. and the author of several drafting and construction books.

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