MASONRY AND CONCRETE FOR RESIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION

• Main Author: Beall, Christine (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw-Hill 2001
• Edition: Print book : English
• Series: McGraw-Hill's complete construction series.
• Subjects: Concrete construction > Material; Dwellings > Materials; Masonry
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Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1. Introduction to Concrete and Masonry
• 1.1. Characteristics and Performance
• 1.2. Job Site Safety
• 1.3. Building Codes
• 1.4. How to Use this Book
• Chapter 2. Understanding Concrete
• 2.1. Basic Properties of Concrete
• 2.1.1. Properties of Fresh Concrete
• 2.1.2. Properties of Hardened Concrete
• 2.2. Concrete Ingredients
• 2.2.1. Cement
• 2.2.2. Aggregates
• 2.2.3. Water
• 2.2.4. Admixtures
• 2.3. Concrete Mix Designs
• 2.4. Formwork and Reinforcement
• 2.4.1. Formwork Materials
• 2.4.2. Concrete Reinforcement
• 2.5. Control, Construction, and Isolation Joints
• 2.5.1. Control Joints
• 2.5.2. Construction Joints
• 2.5.3. Isolation Joints
• 2.6. Cement Hydration and Concrete Curing
• Chapter 3. Concrete Construction Techniques
• 3.1. Estimating
• 3.1.1. Estimating Total Concrete Volume