Principles and Practices of Light Construction

Name: Principles and Practices of Light Construction
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ISBN: 9780130496621

ISBN-10: 0130496626

ISBN-13: 9780130496621

Edition: 6th 2004

Authors: Ronald C. Smith, T. L. Honkala, W. Malcolm Sharp

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For courses in Architectural Drafting and Light Construction, Residential Construction, and General Carpentry. This complete introduction to residential construction includes coverage of the use and care of hand and power tools, building site preparation, and complete construction from foundation to finished product. A comprehensive text that addresses how residential buildings are assembled, regardless of location, Principles and Practices of Light Construction contains ample photos, up-to-date explanations, and guides to the proper and safe process of construction. Intended for beginners, this guide also will prove useful for advanced construction people, as it provides valuable insights…

Book details

List price: $120.40
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 7/21/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 432
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.596
Language: English




Tools


Hand Tools


Construction Equipment


Review Questions



Scaffolds


Types of Scaffolds


Safe Use of Scaffolds


Review Questions



The Building Site


Site Investigation


Soil Investigation


Available Services


Zoning Restrictions


Site Layout


Leveling Instruments


Leveling Operations


Review Questions



The Foundation


Foundation Types


Foundation Excavation


Excavating Procedures


Concrete Full Basement Construction


Concrete Block Foundation Walls


Concrete Surface Foundation


Slab-on-Ground Foundation


Pier Foundation


Preserved Wood Foundation


Concrete Placing


Basement Floor


Concrete Steps


Sidewalks and Driveways


Review Questions



The Floor Frame


Component Parts


Posts and Beams


Bearing Walls


Foundation Wall-Floor Frame Connection


Joists


Subfloor


Review Questions



The Wall Frame


Component Parts, Platform Frame


Platform Frame Wall Construction


Cutting the Frame


Assembling the Frame


Wall Sheathing


Erecting the Frame


Partitions


Light Steel Wall Framing


Masonry Wall Systems


Review Questions



The Ceiling and Roof Frame


Ceiling Joist Sizes


Cutting Ceiling Joists


Assembling the Ceiling Frame


Roof Shapes


Rafter Terms


How to Use the Rafter Table


Roof Frame Assembly


Gable Frame


Rafter Bracing


Dormer Framing


Trussed Roof Systems


Alternate Roof Systems


Flat Roof with Regular Joists


Flat Roof with Laminated Beams


Glue-Laminated Arches


Review Questions



Stair Building


Terms Used in Stair Building


Stair Dimensions


Types of Stairs


How to Build an Open Stringer Stair


How to Build a Semihoused Stringer Stair


How to Lay Out and Cut a Housed Stringer


Assembling a Housed Stringer Stair


Assembling the Handrail


Review Questions



Exterior Finishing


Cornice Work


Roof Coverings


Windows


Exterior Doors


Wall Sheathing Paper


Types of Exterior Wall Finish


Stone Construction


Review Questions



Interior Finishing


Insulation


Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes


Flooring


Inside Door Frames


Interior Trim


Cabinetwork


Review Questions



Energy-Efficient Housing


Foundations


Floor Frame


Wall Frame


Ceilings and Roofs


Passive Solar Gain


Building Evaluation