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020			_a 9780357513835 (hbk)
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082			_223 _3GC _a691 K95 _b2022
100			_aKultermann, Eva, _eauthor.
245			_aConstruction materials, methods, and techniques : _bbuilding for a sustainable future / _cEva Kultermann, William P. Spence
250			_aFifth edition
264			_aBoston, MA, USA : _bCengage Learning, Inc., _c2022
300			_a xxiv, 888 pages : _bcolor illustrations, color maps ; _c29 cm
500			_aIncludes index.
505			_aPART I: INTRODUCTION1. The Construction Industry: An Overview2. Regulatory Constraints, Standards and Sustainability PART II: SITE CONSTRUCTION AND EARTHWORK3. Properties of Materials4. The Building Site5. Soils6. Foundations PART III: CONCRETE AND MASONRY7. Concrete8. Cast-In-Place Concrete9. Precast Concrete10. Mortars for Masonry Walls11. Clay Masonry12. Concrete Masonry13. Stone14. Masonry Construction PART IV: METALS, WOOD, AND PLASTICS15. Ferrous Metals16. Nonferrous Metals17. Steel Frame Construction18. Wood, Plastics, and Composites19. Products Manufactured from Wood20. Wood and Metal Light Frame Construction21. Heavy Timber Construction22. Finishing the Exterior and Interior of Light Wood Frame Buildings23. Plastics PART V: THERMAL AND MOISTURE/OPENINGS/FINISHES24. Thermal Insulation and Vapor Barriers.25. Bonding Agents, Sealers, and Sealants26. Bituminous Materials27. Roofing Systems28. Glass29. Doors, Windows, Entrances, and Storefronts30. Cladding Systems31. Interior Finishes, Paints, and Coatings32. Acoustical Materials33. Interior Walls, Partitions, and Ceilings34. Flooring PART VI: SPECIALTIES, EQUIPMENT, AND FURNISHINGS35. Specialties, Equipment and Furnishings PART VII: SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS36. Special Construction37. Conveying Systems38. Fire-Suppression Systems39. Plumbing Systems40. Heating, Air-Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration41. Electrical Equipment and Systems42. Electronic Signal and Security Systems Appendices Construction Materials/Methods/Techniques Case Studies
520			_a"Get a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site, residential and commercial building construction with this comprehensive text, which covers both traditional and contemporary materials, current industry standards and new and emerging technologies. The only text organized according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat (R) standards, construction materials, methods and techniques: building for a sustainable future, fifth edition, features a reader-friendly style and logical structure, which follows the construction process step-by-step from project inception to completion. The new edition provides up-to-date coverage of dramatic changes underway in the construction industry, including advances in pre-fabricated construction; increased use of drones, robotics and artificial intelligence; net-zero buildings and lean construction. You'll learn about key current industry developments and standards, as well as latest relevant building codes, all presented within a dynamic, richly illustrated new design. Beyond the text itself, you can access a wealth of helpful learning resources to help you gain a clear understanding of today's construction materials, methods and techniques, providing a critical foundation for your career success."-- Provided by publisher
521			_aCOECS _bBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
546			_aText in English
650			_aBuilding.
650			_aBuilding materials.
650			_aConstruction.
700			_aSpence, William P., _eauthor.
942			_2ddc _cBK _h600-699