Precast Concrete Structures

Precast Concrete Structures
Author: Kim S. Elliott
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 818
Release: 2019-08-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000726002

This second edition of Precast Concrete Structures introduces the conceptual design ideas for the prefabrication of concrete structures and presents a number of worked examples that translate designs from BS 8110 to Eurocode EC2, before going into the detail of the design, manufacture, and construction of precast concrete multi-storey buildings. Detailed structural analysis of precast concrete and its use is provided and some details are presented of recent precast skeletal frames of up to forty storeys. The theory is supported by numerous worked examples to Eurocodes and European Product Standards for precast reinforced and prestressed concrete elements, composite construction, joints and connections and frame stability, together with extensive specifications for precast concrete structures. The book is extensively illustrated with over 500 photographs and line drawings.

Handbook of Construction Tolerances

Handbook of Construction Tolerances
Author: David Kent Ballast
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2007-03-16
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0471931519

The comprehensive guide to construction tolerances, newly revised and updated How much may a steel frame be out of plumb? What are the expected variations of a precast concrete panel? What is required to successfully detail finish materials on masonry? Updating and expanding on its popular first edition, the Handbook of Construction Tolerances, Second Edition remains the only comprehensive reference to the thousands of industry standard tolerances for the manufacture, fabrication, and installation of construction materials and components-- including all-important accumulated dimensional variations. Covering new materials and techniques developed since the book was first published, the Second Edition of this easy-to-use reference features: * More than 100 drawings illustrating the tolerance concepts * New sections on measuring compliance with tolerance standards; right-of-way construction; autoclaved aerated concrete; tilt-up concrete panels; interior stone wall cladding; structural insulated panels; decorative architectural glass; laminated architectural flat glass and bent glass * New guidelines on how to incorporate tolerance requirements in drawings and specifications * New information on how to apply tolerance information during contract administration With the Handbook, architects, engineers, contractors, interior designers, lawyers, and others involved in the construction industry will be armed with the information they need to design and detail more accurately, write better specifications, establish normal practice and standards of care, supervise construction, settle worksite disputes, and save time and money at every stage of building.

Fundamentals of Building Construction

Fundamentals of Building Construction
Author: Edward Allen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 943
Release: 2019-08-28
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1119450241

THE #1 REFERENCE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION—UPDATED FROM THE GROUND UP Edward Allen and Joseph Iano’s Fundamentals of Building Construction has been the go-to reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over thirty years. The materials and methods described in this new Seventh Edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advancements in the industry. Carefully selected and logically arranged topics—ranging from basic building methods to the principles of structure and enclosure—help readers gain a working knowledge of the field in an enjoyable, easy-to-understand manner. All major construction systems, including light wood frame, mass timber, masonry, steel frame, light gauge steel, and reinforced concrete construction, are addressed. Now in its Seventh Edition, Fundamentals of Building Construction contains substantial revisions and updates. New illustrations and photographs reflect the latest practices and developments in the industry. Revised chapters address exterior wall systems and high-performance buildings, an updated and comprehensive discussion of building enclosure science, evolving tools for assessing environmental and health impacts of building materials, and more. New and exciting developments in mass timber construction are also included. This Seventh Edition includes: 125 new or updated illustrations and photographs, as well as 40 new photorealistic renderings The latest in construction project delivery methods, construction scheduling, and trends in information technology affecting building design and construction Updated discussion of the latest LEED and Living Building Challenge sustainability standards along with expanded coverage of new methods for assessing the environmental impacts of materials and buildings Expanded coverage of mass timber materials, fire resistance of mass timber, and the design and construction of tall wood buildings Revised end-of-chapter sections, including references, websites, key terminology, review questions, and exercises Fully-updated collection of best-in-class ancillary materials: PowerPoint lecture slides, Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, Interactive Exercises, and more Companion book, Exercises in Building Construction, available in print and eBook format For the nuts and bolts on building construction practices and materials, Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 7th Edition lays the foundation that every architect and construction professional needs to build a successful career.

PPI PE Civil Study Guide, 17th Edition

PPI PE Civil Study Guide, 17th Edition
Author: Michael R. Lindeburg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2022-09-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 159126877X

Maximize your efficiency while studying for the PE Civil CBT exam by pairing the PE Civil Study Guide with Michael R. Lindeburg’s PE Civil Reference Manual PE Civil Study Guide, Seventeenth Edition provides a strategic and targeted approach to exam preparation so that you gain a competitive edge. With hundreds of entries containing helpful explanations, derivations of equations, and exam tips, the Study Guide connects the NCEES exam specifications for all five PE Civil exams to the NCEES Handbook, approved design standards, and PPI’s civil reference manuals. The Study Guide is organized to make the most of your time and is an essential tool for a successful exam experience. Relevant sections from the NCEES Handbook, design standards, and PPI’s reference manuals are clearly indicated in both summary lists for each exam specification and in each of the detailed entries covering a specific concept or equation. Referenced PPI Products: PE Civil Reference Manual Structural Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam Construction Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam Transportation Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam Water Resources and Environmental Depth Reference Manual for the PE Civil Exam Referenced Codes and Standards: 2015 International Building Code (ICC) A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways & Streets (AASHTO) AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures (AASHTO) AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Building Code Requirements & Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete & Commentary (ACI 318) Design & Construction of Driven Pile Foundations (FHWA) Design & Construction of Driven Pile Foundations—Volume I (FHWA) Design & Control of Concrete Mixtures (PCA) Design Loads on Structures During Construction (ASCE 37) Formwork for Concrete (ACI SP-4) Foundations & Earth Structures, Design Manual 7.02 Geotechnical Aspects of Pavements (FHWA) Guide for the Planning, Design, & Operation of Pedestrian Facilities (AASHTO) Guide to Design of Slabs-on-Ground (ACI 360R) Guide to Formwork for Concrete (ACI 347R) Highway Capacity Manual (TRB) Highway Safety Manual (AASHTO) Hydraulic Design of Highway Culverts (FHWA) LRFD Seismic Analysis & Design of Transportation Geotechnical Features & Structural Foundations Reference Manual (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (FHWA) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures (ASCE/SEI 7) National Design Specification for Wood Construction (AWC) Occupational Safety & Health Regulations for the Construction Industry (OSHA 1926) Occupational Safety & Health Standards (OSHA 1910) PCI Design Handbook: Precast & Prestressed Concrete (PCI) Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities (TSS) Roadside Design Guide (AASHTO) Soils & Foundations Reference Manual—Volume I & II (FHWA) Steel Construction Manual (AISC) Structural Welding Code—Steel (AWS)