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This is the revised edition of the popular manual Masonry & Concrete Construction is completely updated with information on everything from on-site pre-planning and layout through the construction of footings, foundations, walls, fireplaces and chimneys. Masonry & Concrete Construction Includes information on:
The emphasis is on integrating new techniques and improved materials with the tried-and-true methods. Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Planning, Site Work and Surveying, 5 Planning the job, 5 Surveying for Footings and Foundations, 11 Benchmarks and Elevations, 14 Staking Out a Building, 16 Measuring and laying Out Horizontal Angles, 17 Chapter 2 - Concrete Characteristics and Properties, 21 Portland Cement, 21 Aggregate, 22 Water, 23 Material Proportions, 23 Preparing Small Batches of Concrete, 24 Common Flaws in Concrete, 26 Admixtures, 26 Coloring Concrete, 28 The Curing Process, 31 Surface Treatments for Concrete, 32 Testing Concrete, 32 Estimating Concrete for Small Jobs, 34 Chapter 3 - Mortar, 37 Mortar Components, 37 Properties of Mortar, 40 Mortar Types and Uses, 42 Mixing Mortar, 43 How to Place Mortar, 45 Special Conditions, 46 Preventing Efflorescence, 48 Estimating Mortar, 48 Chapter 4 - Sizing and Building Concrete Footings, 51 Footings and Load, 51 Sizing Wall and Pier Footings, 54 Forms for Concrete Footings, 57 Steel Reinforcement in Concrete Footings, 58 Pouring Concrete Footings, 60 After You Pour, 61 Chapter 5 - Slab and Block Foundations, and Retaining Walls, 63 Slab Foundations, 64 Stepped Foundations, 66 Masonry Materials, 66 Preparing to Build, 67 Laying the First Course, 72 Pilasters, 74 Masonry Retaining Walls, 75 Estimating Block for Concrete Block Walls, 76 Chapter 6 - Pier and Grade Beam Foundations, 79 Pier Foundations, 79 Grade Beams, 82 Chapter 7 - Concrete Form Construction, 85 Form Materials, 85 Tables for Form Design, 88 Building the Forms, 93 Prefabricated Forms, 94 Form Stripping and Maintenance, 102 Chapter 8 - Poured Concrete, 105 Common Concrete Delivery Problems, 105 The Importance of Water, 106 Placing the Concrete, 106 Finishing the Slab, 108 Curing Concrete, 110 Controlling Cracking in Concrete, 110 Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather, 113 Pouring Concrete in Hot Weather, 113 Pouring Sidewalks and Driveways, 113 Precast Concrete Slab Sidewalks, 116 Chapter 9 - Reinforced Masonry Construction, 119 Masonry Walls and Partitions, 119 Openings in Masonry Walls, 123 Chapter 10 - Reinforcing and Crack Control in Masonry Walls, 129 Control Joints, 129 Reinforcement for Masonry Walls, 131 Anchors for Masonry Walls, 133 Expansion Joints, 137 Sealants, 138 Chapter 11 - Brick Wall Construction, 141 Bonds and Patterns in Brickwork, 142 Mortar Joints, 148 Salvaged Brick, 150 Estimating Brick Quantities, 151 Chapter 12 - Brick Veneer Construction, 153 Properties of Brick Veneer, 153 Foundations for Brick Veneer, 154 Selecting Materials, 154 Supporting Veneer, 158 Allowing for Movement, 159 Lintels, Sills and Jambs, 162 Attaching Brick Veneer to an Existing Structure, 163 Brick Veneer Over Metal Studs, 164 Cavity Walls, 165 Caulking and Sealants, 167 Chapter 13 - Limestone, 169 How to Store Limestone, 169 How to Handle Limestone, 170 Supporting Limestone, 171 Making Joints, 173 Setting Limestone in Cold Weather, 174 Dry Setting, 175 Sealants and Joint Movement, 175 Damp-proofing, 177 Cleaning Limestone, 178 Removing Stains from Limestone, 179 Repairing Damaged Stone, 180 Chapter 14 - Cleaning and Painting Brick Masonry, 183 Cleaning Brick Masonry, 184 Efflorescence, 187 Removing Some Common Brick Stains, 188 Painting Brick Masonry, 189 Masonry Paints, 191 Painting Near Unpainted Masonry, 193 Chapter 15 - Flashing and Moisture Control, 195 Flashing Materials, 195 How to Install Flashing, 196 Where to Install Flashing, 197 Weep Holes, 199 Controlling Moisture in Brick Veneer and Cavity Walls, 200 Sealants and Caulking, 201 Chapter 16 - Chimneys and Fireplaces, 203 Flues, 203 Fireplaces, 211 Chapter 17 - Floors and Pavements, 219 Selecting the Right Brick for the Job, 219 Planning the Job, 220 Consider the Site, 221 Selecting the Color, Texture and Bond Pattern, 221 Joints, 222 Base Materials, 224 Setting Beds, 227 Cushion Materials, 228 Appendix - Construction Safety, 231 Occupational Safety and Health Act, 231 OSHA Standards, 233 Subpart H. Material Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal, 251 Subpart l. Tools-Hand and Power, 251 Subpart K. Electrical, 251 Subpart L. Ladders and Scaffolding, 252 Glossary, 281 Index, 293 Includes: Book By: Ken Nolan Published by: Craftsman Book Company 304 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11 |
