Exercises in building construction : forty-six homework and laboratory assignments to accompany: Fundamentals of building construction : materials and methods (sixth edition)

This essential companion to __Fundamentals of Building Construction, Sixth Edition,__ involves students in the types of everyday issues faced by professional building architects. __Exercises in Building Construction,__ __Sixth Edition,__ offers students a hands-on way to apply material learned in the core book by featuring:\*Forty-six real world construction problems\*Clear instructions for each exercise\*Informative, concise illustrations\*Ample space to work out answersComplete with online resources for students and instructors, __Exercises in Building Construction, Sixth Edition__ provides expert developmental guidance from the industry's leading authorial team Contents 5 Getting Started with the Exercises 7 Exercise 1: Making Buildings 9 Assessing Sustainable Building 1.1 10 Building Code Restrictions 1.2 13 Observing Construction 1.3 17 Providing Construction Services 1.4 21 Exercise 2: Foundations 23 Waterproofing and Drainage 2.1 24 Soil Types and Bearing Capacities 2.2 27 Foundation and Slope Support Systems 2.3 29 Exercise 3: Wood 31 Working with Wood (Part I) 3.1 33 Working with Wood (Part II) 3.2 35 Exercise 4: Heavy Timber Frame Construction 37 Heavy Timber Framing 4.1 38 Exercise 5: Wood Light Frame Construction 41 Laying Out Floor Framing 5.1 42 Laying Out Wall Framing 5.2 45 Working with Pitched Roofs 5.3 47 Designing Roof Framing 5.4 51 Exercise 6: Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction 53 Exterior Detailing 6.1 54 Exercise 7: Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction 57 Proportioning Fireplaces 7.1 58 Proportioning Stairs 7.2 61 Platform Frame Design Project 7.3 63 Exercise 8: Brick Masonry 67 Selecting Bricks and Mortar 8.1 68 Brick Bonds 8.2 71 Masonry Dimensioning 8.3 73 Lintels and Arches 8.4 77 Exercise 9: Stone and Concrete Masonry 79 Selecting Concrete Masonry Units 9.1 80 Stone Masonry 9.2 83 Exercise 10: Masonry Wall Construction 85 Movement Joints in Masonry Construction 10.1 86 Masonry Cavity Wall Detaining 10.2 89 Exercise 11: Steel Frame Construction 91 Steel Structural Shapes 11.1 92 Steel Framing Plans 11.2 95 Detailing Steel Connections 11.3 99 Steel Frame Design Exercise 11.4 103 Exercise 12: Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction 107 Light Gauge Steel Framing Details 12.1 108 Exercise 13: Concrete Construction 111 Detailing Concrete Reinforcing Bars 13.1 112 Exercise 14: Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems 115 Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems 14.1 116 Architectural Concrete 14.2 119 Exercise 15: Precast Concrete Framing Systems 121 Precast Concrete Framing Systems 15.1 122 Detailing Precast Concrete Framing 15.2 125 Exercise 16: Roofing 129 Low-Slope Roof Drainage 16.1 130 Low-Slope Roof Detailing 16.2 133 Exercise 17: Glass And Glazing 135 Selecting Glass and Glazing 17.1 136 Exercise 18: Windows and Doors 137 Selecting Windows and Doors 18.1 138 Exercise 19: Designing Exterior Wall Systems 139 Rainscreen Cladding and Sealant Joint Design 19.1 140 Exercise 20: Cladding with Masonry and Concrete 143 Masonry Cladding Design 20.1 144 Exercise 21: Cladding with Metal and Glass 145 Aluminum Extrusions 21.1 146 Exercise 22: Selecting Interior Finishes 149 Selecting Interior Finish Systems 22.1 150 Exercise 23: Interior Walls and Partitions 153 Detailing Wall Finishes 23.1 154 Exercise 24: Finish Ceilings and Floors 157 Detailing Floor and Ceiling Finishes 24.1 158 Teach Yourself to Build 161 This essential companion to Fundamentals of Building Construction, Sixth Edition, involves students in the types of everyday issues faced by professional building architects. Exercises in Building Construction, Sixth Edition, offers students a hands-on way to apply material learned in the core book by featuring: *Forty-six real world construction problems *Clear instructions for each exercise *Informative, concise illustrations *Ample space to work out answers Complete with online resources for students and instructors, Exercises in Building Construction, Sixth Edition provides expert developmental guidance from the industry's leading authorial team "Now in its sixth edition, this bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frame, masonry bearing wall, steel frame, and reinforced concrete construction, the new edition includes new information on building materials properties; the latest on "pre-engineered" building components and sustainability issues; and reflects the latest building codes and standards. It also features an expanded series of case studies along with more axonometric detail drawings and revised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach"-- Provided by publisher