Exhaustive list of materials used in construction and architecture. Inforamation on each category includes history and manufacture, the physical and chemical properties, and the conditions of use. Although an American publication all measurements in the book include metric equivalients.
Written by Caleb Hornbostel, this course presents a comprehensive review of modern building materials and methods used in architectural structures. The topics covered in the nine lessons of this course include: * Site work * Concrete * Masonry * Wood * Metals * Moisture and thermal protection * Doors, windows, and glass * Finish work * Vertical transportation Consideration is given to safety, economy, practicality, durability, and architectural expression. Also included are examples of construction methods, specifications, and potential defects. The course contains detailed illustrations and diagrams, a helpful bibliography, an extensive glossary of construction terms, and an index. Each lesson concludes with a short review quiz, and the course also contains a major simulated exam. Complete explanations of all quiz and examination answers are included.
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