The science of building construction and design is evolving more quickly than
ever before. The “2009 Update” of this outstanding text builds on the previous version
and incorporates the latest updates available.
Written by an author team with decades of experience in architecture, building
construction, engineering, and teaching, Building Construction: Principles, Materials
& Systems 2009 Update is a comprehensive and fully illustrated introduction to
construction methods and materials. Continuing on with the books unique
organization—Principles of Construction are covered in Part One and Materials and
Systems of Construction are covered in Part Two—allows for complete coverage of both the
basic principles and specific materials and systems of building construction. This
organization fosters a real understanding of general concepts and develops skills that
will sustain over time. Emphasizing a visual approach to learning, it includes more than
1,400 original illustrations and an extra large trim size (9” x 12”) that provides an
open and inviting layout that students are sure to appreciate.
Table of Contents
PART ONE: PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION
1. An Overview of the Building Delivery Process
2. Governmental Constraints on Construction
3. Loads on Buildings
4. Load Resistance—The Structural Properties of Materials
5. Thermal Properties of Materials
6. Air Leakage and Water Vapor Control
7. Fire-Related Properties
8. Acoustical Properties of Materials
9. Principles of Joints and Sealants (Expansion and Contraction Control)
10. Principles of Sustainable Construction
PART TWO: MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS OF CONSTRUCTION
11. Materials for Wood Construction—I (Lumber)
12. Materials for Wood Construction—II (Manufactured Wood Products, Fasteners
and Connectors)
13. Wood Light Frame Construction—I
14. Wood Light Frame Construction—II
15. Structural Insulated Panel System
16. The Material Steel and Structural Steel Construction
17. Light-Gauge Steel Construction
18. Lime, Portland Cement and Concrete
19. Concrete Construction—I (Formwork Reinforcement and Slabs-on-Ground)
20. Concrete Construction—II (Site-Cast and Precast Concrete Framing Systems)
21. Soils; Foundation and basement Construction
22. Masonry Materials—I ( Mortar and Brick)
23. Masonry Materials—II ( Concrete Masonry Units, Natural Stone and Glass
Masonry Units)
24. Masonry and Concrete Bearing Wall Construction
25. Rainwater Infiltration Control in Exterior Walls
26. Exterior Wall Cladding—I (Masonry, Precast Concrete, GFRC and
Prefabricated Masonry)
27. Exterior Wall Cladding—II (Stucco, EIFS, Natural Stone and Insulated
Metal Panels)
28. Transparent Materials ( Glass and Light-Transmitting Plastics)
29. Windows and Doors
30. Glass-Aluminum Wall Systems
31. Roofing—I ( Low-Slope Roofs)
32. Roofing—II (Steep Roofs)
33. Stairs
34. Floors Coverings
35. Ceilings
APPENDIX A – SI System and U.S. System of Units
APPENDIX B – Preliminary Sizing of Structural Members
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
INDEX
1024 pages, Hardcover