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Up-to-Date Details on Construction Materials and Equipment
A thoroughly revised, all-inclusive compendium,
Construction Databook, Second Edition contains hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, and illustrations covering all of the materials and equipment most frequently used at a typical job site. You'll find easy-to-access, practical information on application, selection, dimensions, and installation of all construction components. New details on sustainable materials and energy-saving options are also included. Ideal for both commercial and residential projects, this one-stop resource will help you run any construction job more efficiently and economically.
COVERAGE INCLUDES:
- Soils, site utilities, and sitework equipment
- Substructures
- The building envelope
- Carpentry, framing, drywall, and engineered wood projects
- Fireproofing and soundproofing
- Interior finishes--millwork, laminates, paint, and wall coverings
- Doors and windows
- Plumbing
- Mechanical systems and equipment
- Electrical
- Useful tables, charts, and formulas
List of contents
Section 1 Soils, Site Utilities, Sitework Equipment
Section 2 Sub-Structures
Section 3 The Building Envelope
Section 4 Carpentry, Framing. Drywall, Engineered Wood Products
Section 5 Fireproofing and Soundproofing
Section 6 Interior Finishes- Millwork, Laminates, Paint and Wall Coverings
Section 7 Doors and Windows
Section 8 Plumbing
Section 9 Mechanical Systems and Equipment
Section 10 Electrical
Section 11 Useful Tables and Charts, and Formulas
Index
About the author
Sidney M. Levy (Baltimore, Maryland) is an independent construction industry consultant with more than 30 years in the industry. He is the author of numerous books on construction methods and operations.
Summary
This is a thorough revision of the all-inclusive compendium of construction materials and equipment.
