Concrete Construction

Concrete Construction
Author: Ken Nolan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781572182370

This comprehensive concrete manual has the information you need, both the tried-and-tested methods and materials, and recent innovations. It covers styrofoam forming systems, fiber reinforcing adjuncts, and architectural innovations. Forming, one of the most important elements of concrete work, gets special attention. Every chapter provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for each task, with hundreds of photographs and drawings that show exactly how the work is done.

Construction Manual: Concrete & Formwork

Construction Manual: Concrete & Formwork
Author: T. W. Love
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 182
Release: 1973
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780910460033

Concrete as a building material -- Concrete mix compounds -- Proportioning concrete mix -- Excavation -- Laying out the building -- Design of concrete forms -- Form materials and how to use them -- Construction of pier and footing forms -- Construction of foundation wall forms -- Formwork for openings in concrete walls -- Formwork for steps -- Formwork for floors and sidewalk slabs -- How to make beam and girder forms -- Forms for arched openings -- Handling and placing concrete -- Finishing concrete -- Curing and patching concrete -- Effects of temperature -- Reinforced concrete construction -- Precast concrete -- Cleaning concrete and masonry methods -- Appendix A : Method of making slump test for consistency of Portland cement concrete -- Appendix B : Estimating quantities and labor hours for concrete, forms and reinforcing.

Insulating Concrete Forms Construction

Insulating Concrete Forms Construction
Author: Ivan S. Panushev
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2004-02-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071782192

Ever year, thousands of general contractors and subcontractors must grapple with whether to bid Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) projects, how much to charge for them, and how to manage the job. ICFs are stronger, energy-efficient, and offer great design flexibility, and their use is growing by 30% a year. This invaluable work walks the contractor through both business and technical considerations in evaluating and adopting Insulating Concrete Forms for both the residential and commercial markets. * Details the entire ICF construction process * Training and supplier information * Actual job site experiences

Renovating Old Houses

Renovating Old Houses
Author: George Nash
Publisher: Taunton
Total Pages: 343
Release: 1996
Genre: Dwellings
ISBN: 9781561581283

"Plain talk for restorers, from soup to nuts (and bolts). Here's thorough, practical advice that's sensitive to both history and budget".--The Old House Journal.

Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations

Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations
Author: P. C. Varghese
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2009-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8120336151

It explains step-by-step procedure for the design of each type of foundation with the help of a large number of worked-out examples. The book provides an in-depth analysis of topics, such as wall footings, balanced footings, raft foundations, beam and slab rafts, pile caps and pile foundations.

Working with Concrete

Working with Concrete
Author: Rick Arnold
Publisher: Taunton
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781561586141

Whether you're pouring a concrete walkway or staking out the excavation for a basement foundation, doing the job right demands a thorough knowledge of concrete construction techniques. In Working with Concrete, veteran builder Rick Arnold explains everything from mix characteristics and formwork options to waterproofing details and repair procedures. You'll benefit from Arnold's years as a general contractor, framer, and foundation contractor as he offers time- and money-saving advice that comes from understanding the subject from all angles. Get the rock-solid results youre after with this comprehensive guide to building with concrete. This book will enable you to: prepare a site for excavation evaluate soil conditions lay out footings and foundation walls use site-made and manufactured forms install proper reinforcement in footings, walls, and flat work estimate and order ready-mix concrete test and evaluate concrete quality before the pour build walkways, patios, steps, and slabs from start to finish

Concrete Formwork Systems

Concrete Formwork Systems
Author: Awad S. Hanna
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 275
Release: 1998-10-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 082474635X

Offers insights on currently-used concrete formwork structures, from classification, system components and materials' properties to selection and construction requirements and procedures, while considering product quality, labour, safety and economic factors throughout. The text details hand-set, crane-dependent and crane-independent systems.

Masonry & Concrete Construction

Masonry & Concrete Construction
Author: Kenneth J. Nolan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1998
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781572180444

Here is the revised edition of this popular, practical manual with updated information on everything from on-site preplanning and layout through the construction of footings, foundations, walls, fireplaces, and chimneys. Plus, the book covers improved estimating techniques to help readers win more construction bids and pocket a healthy profit every time. The ideal reference for busy masonry contractors.