Ronald Smith wrote this text 'to present for students, particularly those involved in vocational and technical education and others who are interested in but not familiar with building construction, the fundamental aspects of all the important materials used in modern construction. It also gives a brief description of how some of these materials can be used to the best advantage.' (From the book's preface). This book has many pictures, illustrations, and charts to help the learner. It's a good reference book.

Materials of construction

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Smith, Ronald C.

Home Improvement & Design

McGraw=Hill

Covers the principles, methods, and materials used in commercial building construction. Uses English units with metric equivalents in parentheses. Includes illustrations to show new equipment and methods and examples in the area of heavy equipment. Previous edition not cited. DLC: Building.

Principles & Practices of Commercial Construction

Science & Math

Andres, Cameron K.

Mathematics

PRENTICE/HALL

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. Now in its Fifth Edition, Principles and Practices of Heavy Construction offers an even stronger balance of current practices and the classic principles behind them.

Principles and Practices of Heavy Construction (reprint)

This classic book provides an overview of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the construction of large commercial buildings. It makes an excellent source of general information—complete with diagrams, details, photographs, and worked examples of typical construction calculations such as earth moving calculation, formwork calculations, concrete pressures, and insulation values for building components. Each chapter covers the principles and practices of a particular aspect of the construction process—from site layout to building finishes—supporting discussions with its wealth of clear, captivating illustrations. For construction technologists, supervisors, and superintendents at the technology level; architectural and civil engineering technologists; and construction trades people.

Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction

Arts & Photography

Architecture

Pearson College Div

This comprehensive book describes how residential buildings are assembled, regardless of location. There are ample photos and up-to-date explanations and guides to the proper and safe process of construction from the initial start to the completed structure. Intended for beginners, this book is also useful for advanced construction people, who will find valuable insights in how to approach construction issues. Topics covered include: tools and equipment, scaffolds, the building site, the foundation, the floor frame, the wall frame, the ceiling and roof frame, stair building, exterior finishing, interior finishing, and energy-efficient housing. For architects, construction engineers, and other construction people that work with stick-frame construction.

Principles and Practices of Light Construction

Engineering & Transportation

Honkala, Ted L.

Sharp, Malcolm W.

Engineering

In addition to covering the hand and power tools used by workers in the construction trades, this book deals with foundation, floor, well and roof framing. Materials and methods have been updated to conform with industry standards. All chapters provide the latest information on industry practices, and the chapter format has been revised to track institutional curriculums.

Carpentry and Light Construction

Technology

Regents/Prentice-Hall

This classic book provides an overview of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the construction of large commercial buildings. It makes an excellent source of general information€”complete with diagrams, details, photographs, and worked examples of typical construction calculations such as earth moving calculation, formwork calculations, concrete pressures, and insulation values for building components. Revised content in this new 8th edition includes additional examples and homework problems for a complete review, superior illustrations, added video clips to the ancillary materials, and much, much more!

This up-to-date and practical text offers a complete and well-rounded approach to modern construction principles and practices. Each chapter, while complementary to other chapters, can be taught on a standalone basis, maximizing instructional flexibility in diverse construction, architecture, and engineering courses. PRINCIPLES &amp; PRACTICES OF COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, 9/e shows how to apply design theory to the final constructed process, and provides crucial working knowledge for all contractors who must effectively manage subcontractors. Progressing from basic through advanced material, it enables students to follow design specifications through a complete project. Since this text is on the approved reference list for numerous states that require contractors to pass licensing exams, it offers even more value for students who may need to pass these exams later. This edition's enhancements include improved chapter organization; a new introductory chapter; and valuable new coverage of Proctor curves.

Principles & Practices of Commercial Construction (9th Edition)

Andres P.E. Retired, Cameron K.

Woods, W. Ronald

Pearson

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. Now in its Fifth Edition, Principles and Practices of Heavy Construction offers an even stronger balance of current practices and the classic principles behind them.

Principles and Practices of Heavy Construction

Principles and practices of light construction

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Materials of construction

Principles & Practices of Commercial Construction

Principles and Practices of Heavy Construction (reprint)

Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction

Principles and Practices of Light Construction

Carpentry and Light Construction

Principles & Practices of Commercial Construction

Principles & Practices of Commercial Construction (9th Edition)

Principles and Practices of Heavy Construction

Principles and practices of light construction