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Building Construction Principles, Materials, and Systems 2009

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ISBN-10: 0135064767

ISBN-13: 9780135064764

Edition: 2010 (Revised)

Authors: Medan Mehta, Walter Scarborough, Diane Armpriest, Madan Mehta

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List price: $186.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 5/29/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1024
Size: 9.25" wide x 12.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 5.984
Language: English

MADAN MEHTA B. Arch, University of Roorkee, India M. Building Science, University of Sydney, Australia Ph.D., University of Liverpool, U.K.Member of the UT-Arlington faculty since 1985. Licensed Professional Engineer (State of Texas); Fellow, Indian Institute of Architects and Registered Architect; Member, The National Society of Professional Engineers (USA) and the Construction Specification Institute (USA). Graduate Advisor in Architecture, 1986-1991. Previously taught at The School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi as professor, and at The University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, as Director of the Architectural Engineering Program. Prior planning, design, and…    

Principles of Construction
An Overview of the Building Delivery Process
Governmental Constraints on Construction
Loads on Buildings
Load Resistance-The Structural Properties of Materials
Thermal Properties of Materials
Air Leakage and Water Vapor Control
Fire-Related Properties
Acoustical Properties of Materials
Principles of Joints and Sealants (Expansion and Contraction Control)
Principles of Sustainable Construction
Materials and Systems of Construction
Materials for Wood Construction-I (Lumber)
Materials for Wood Construction-II (Manufactured Wood Products, Fasteners and Connectors)
Wood Light Frame Construction-I
Wood Light Frame Construction-II
Structural Insulated Panel System
The Material Steel and Structural Steel Construction
Light-Gauge Steel Construction
Lime, Portland Cement and Concrete
Concrete Construction-I (Formwork Reinforcement and Slabs-on-Ground)
Concrete Construction-II (Site-Cast and Precast Concrete Framing Systems)
Soils; Foundation and basement Construction
Masonry Materials-I ( Mortar and Brick)
Masonry Materials-II ( Concrete Masonry Units, Natural Stone and Glass Masonry Units)
Masonry and Concrete Bearing Wall Construction
Rainwater Infiltration Control in Exterior Walls
Exterior Wall Cladding-I (Masonry, Precast Concrete, GFRC and Prefabricated Masonry)
Exterior Wall Cladding-II (Stucco, EIFS, Natural Stone and Insulated Metal Panels)
Transparent Materials ( Glass and Light-Transmitting Plastics)
Windows and Doors
Glass-Aluminum Wall Systems
Roofing-I ( Low-Slope Roofs)
Roofing-II (Steep Roofs)
Stairs
Floors Coverings
Ceilings
SI System and U.S. System of Units
Preliminary Sizing of Structural Members
Glossary of Terms
Index