Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction - Couverture rigide

Andres, Cameron K.; Smith, Ronald C.

 
9780130482921: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction

Synopsis

For courses in Commercial Construction, Building Fundamentals, Construction Methods and Materials, and Introduction to Construction Practices.

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.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Cameron K. Andres graduated from the University of Manitoba (1966) with a B Sc in Civil Engineering and then worked as a structural design engineer in Western Canada for nine years (1966 to 1975).

 

He taught at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary Alberta (1975- 2000) in the Civil Engineering Technology Program where he taught courses including strength of materials, structural design, concrete technology, and computer assisted structural analysis.  During this time, he earned a degree diploma (1990) in Adult Education from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.

 

In 1978 he co-authored the textbook–Masonry: Materials Design Construction, published by Reston Publishing.

 

He began the long association with Prentice Hall in 1986 by doing the third edition of Principles and Practices of Heavy Construction which was the precursor to Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 8th Edition.

 

Cameron Andres retired from teaching in 2000 and is presently living on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Quatrième de couverture

This revision of a classic in the field provides readers with a complete overview of the traditional concepts and practices, as well as the pre-engineered components that are used in the construction of commercial building. From building layout to exterior finishing, this edition describes and illustrates the various stages of the building process, and since the industry relies on both standard and metric units of measurement, material dimensions, tables, details, and worked examples are provided in both standard and metric units.

New to this edition
  • Expanded coverage of excavation wall bracing.
  • New material on safe working conditions in trenches.
  • New material on soil stabilization and the use of mini piles.
  • Additional calculations of formwork for different heights.
  • Expanded material on concrete admixtures.
  • Additonal material on single ply roofing membranes, insulation requirements for roofs, stucco coatings, and the use of wood siding.
  • New material on construction sealants and adhesives.

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