Research Catalog

Title

Olin's construction : principles, materials, and methods / H. Leslie Simmons.

Author

Simmons, H. Leslie.

Publication

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2011.

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Details

Additional Authors

Olin, Harold Bennett.

Description

xvii, 1181 pages : illustrations; 29 cm

Alternative Title

Construction

Subject

• Building
• constructions (sculpture)

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Design and contracting requirements : Building design ; Industry standards ; Codes ; Barrier-free design ; Sustainable building design ; Construction documents ; Bidding and negotiation ; Construction contract administration ; Construction management -- Existing conditions : Land surveys and descriptions ; Demolition ; Subsurface investigation -- Concrete : History ; Concrete materials ; Formwork ; Reinforcement ; Accessories ; Joints ; Mixtures and mixing ; Handling, transporting, placing, and consolidating ; Finishing ; Curing and protection ; Concrete foundation systems ; Concrete slabs on grade ; Cast-in-place structural concrete ; Precast concrete ; Specialty concrete ; Concrete toppings ; Structural insulation roof decks ; Underlayment -- Masonry : History ; Mortar and grout ; Reinforcement, ties, anchors, and flashing ; Clay masonry units ; Concrete masonry units ; Unit masonry design ; Unit masonry erection ; Stone ; Glass unit masonry ; Properties of selected masonry walls -- Metals : Iron and steel materials and products ; Aluminum materials and products ; Joints and connections in metal assemblies ; Structural steel framing ; Steel joists and joist girders ; Steel decking ; Long spans in steel construction ; Steel stairs ; Cold-formed metal framing ; Other metals ; Metal finishes -- Wood, plastics, and composites : Properties of wood ; Lumber ; Engineered wood products ; Wood protection ; Foundations ; General framing requirements ; Conventional framing and furring ; Structural panels ; Shop-fabricated structural wood ; Sheathing ; Other framing systems ; Long span wood structures ; Finish carpentry ; Plastics -- Thermal and moisture protection : Moisture control ; Dampproofing and waterproofing ; Thermal insulation ; Exterior insulation and finish systems ; Weather and air barriers ; Steep-slope roofing ; Siding ; Membrane roofing systems ; Flashing and sheet metal ; Metal roofing ; Roof specialties and accessories ; Fireproofing ; Joint protection -- Openings : Metal doors and frames ; Wood and plastic doors ; Specialty doors ; Entrances and storefronts ; Glazed aluminum curtain walls ; Metal windows and sliding glass doors ; Wood and plastic windows and sliding glass doors ; Storm and screen doors and windows ; Door hardware ; Glazing -- Finishes : Supports for plaster and gypsum board ; Materials for plaster and gypsum board ; Portland Cement plaster mixes and application ; Gypsum board ; Tiling ; Acoustical treatment ; Brick flooring and paving ; Stone flooring and paving ; Wood flooring ; Resilient flooring ; Terrazzo flooring ; Fluid-applied flooring ; Carpeting ; Vinyl-coated fabric wall coverings ; Painting ; Special coatings -- Specialties : Fire protection specialties -- Furnishings : Wood and decorative laminate casework ; Window treatment -- Special construction : Sound control -- Conveying systems : Elevators and lifts ; Escalators and moving walks -- Fire suppression : Fire suppression standpipe systems ; Fire suppression sprinkler systems ; Fire extinguishing systems -- Plumbing : Codes, laws, and industry standards ; Water supply ; Drainage ; Plumbing fixtures ; Sound control -- Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) : Heat and comfort ; Building design recommendations ; Building design recommendations ; Heat loss and heat gain ; Commissioning ; HVAC controls ; HVAC delivery systems ; Central HVAC equipment ; Decentralized HVAC equipment -- Electrical : Fundamentals of electricity ; Service and distribution ; Lightning protection ; Lighting -- Communications : Communications systems -- Electronic safety and security : Intrusion prevention and detection ; Fire detection and alarm -- Earthwork : Soils ; Site clearing ; Earthwork ; Surface water and groundwater problems ; Special foundations and load-bearing elements -- Exterior improvements : Lawns and landscaping -- Utilities : Water supply sources ; Sanitary sewage utilities ; Subdrainage systems and storm drainage utilities ; Electrical power distribution -- Properties of materials : Structure of matter ; Properties of matter -- The metric system of measurement : The history of measurement ; The metric system ; The international system of units ; SI units for design and construction ; Conversion of numerical values ; Preferred dimensions and coordination ; Metric conversions applicable to this book -- Glossary.

ISBN

• 9780470547403
• 0470547405
• 9781118043608 (e-book) (canceled/invalid)
• 9781118043615 (e-book) (canceled/invalid)
• 9781118067031 (e-book) (canceled/invalid)
• 9781118067048 (e-book) (canceled/invalid)
• 9781118067055 (e-book) (canceled/invalid)

LCCN

2010050396

OCLC

• ocn694616473
• 694616473
• SCSB-9239602

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library