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More About This Title Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods Ninth Edition
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Get the updated industry standard for a new age of construction!
For more than fifty years, Olin's Construction has been the cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction professionals and students. This new edition is an invaluable resource that will provide in-depth coverage for decades to come. You'll find the most up-to-date principles, materials, methods, codes, and standards used in the design and construction of contemporary concrete, steel, masonry, and wood buildings for residential, commercial, and institutional use. Organized by the principles of the MasterFormat® 2010 Update, this edition:
- Covers sitework; concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and plastic materials; sound control; mechanical and electrical systems; doors and windows; finishes; industry standards; codes; barrier-free design; and much more
- Offers extensive coverage of the metric system of measurement
- Includes more than 1,800 illustrations, 175 new to this edition and more than 200 others, revised to bring them up to date
- Provides vital descriptive information on how to design buildings, detail components, specify materials and products, and avoid common pitfalls
- Contains new information on sustainability, expanded coverage of the principles of construction management and the place of construction managers in the construction process, and construction of long span structures in concrete, steel, and wood
The most comprehensive text on the subject, Olin's Construction covers not only the materials and methods of building construction, but also building systems and equipment, utilities, properties of materials, and current design and contracting requirements. Whether you're a builder, designer, contractor, or manager, join the readers who have relied on the principles of Olin's Construction for more than two generations to master construction operations.
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H. LESLIE SIMMONS, RA, CSI, is a construction consultant and specifications writer with more than fifty-five years of professional experience.
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Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Acknowledgments for the Ninth Edition xv
Disclaimer xvii
CHAPTER 1 DESIGN AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 1
Introduction 2
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 2
1.1 Building Design 3
1.2 Industry Standards 8
1.3 Codes 16
1.4 Barrier-Free Design 24
1.5 Sustainable Building Design 36
1.6 Construction Documents 41
1.7 Bidding and Negotiation 46
1.8 Construction Contract Administration 47
1.9 Construction Management 48
1.10 Additional Reading 51
1.11 Acknowledgments and References 52
CHAPTER 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS 55
Introduction 56
Sustainability Considerations 56
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 56
2.1 Land Surveys and Descriptions 56
2.2 Demolition 62
2.3 Subsurface Investigation 63
2.4 Additional Reading 64
2.5 Acknowledgments and References 65
CHAPTER 3 CONCRETE 67
Introduction 68
Sustainability Considerations 68
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 69
3.1 History 70
3.2 Concrete Materials 72
3.3 Formwork 78
3.4 Reinforcement 84
3.5 Accessories 91
3.6 Joints 93
3.7 Mixtures and Mixing 96
3.8 Handling, Transporting, Placing, and Consolidating 105
3.9 Finishing 108
3.10 Curing and Protection 114
3.11 Concrete Foundation Systems 116
3.12 Concrete Slabs on Grade 121
3.13 Cast-in-Place Structural Concrete 128
3.14 Precast Concrete 137
3.15 Specialty Concretes 143
3.16 Concrete Toppings 144
3.17 Structural Insulating Roof Decks 145
3.18 Underlayment 146
3.19 Additional Reading 147
3.20 Acknowledgments and References 148
CHAPTER 4 MASONRY 151
Introduction 152
Sustainability Considerations 152
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 152
4.1 History 153
4.2 Mortar and Grout 154
4.3 Reinforcement, Ties, Anchors, and Flashing 161
4.4 Clay Masonry Units 164
4.5 Concrete Masonry Units 179
4.6 Unit Masonry Design 187
4.7 Unit Masonry Erection 209
4.8 Stone 227
4.9 Glass Unit Masonry 235
4.10 Properties of Selected Masonry Walls 241
4.11 Additional Reading 241
4.12 Acknowledgments and References 244
CHAPTER 5 METALS 247
Introduction 248
Sustainability Considerations 249
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 250
5.1 Iron and Steel Materials and Products 250
5.2 Aluminum Materials and Products 270
5.3 Joints and Connections in Metal Assemblies 278
5.4 Structural Steel Framing 286
5.5 Steel Joists and Joist Girders 291
5.6 Steel Decking 291
5.7 Long Spans in Steel Construction 293
5.8 Steel Stairs 294
5.9 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 295
5.10 Other Metals 299
5.11 Metal Finishes 301
5.12 Additional Reading 312
5.13 Acknowledgments and
References 312
CHAPTER 6 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES 315
Introduction 316
Sustainability Considerations 316
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 317
6.1 Properties of Wood 317
6.2 Lumber 325
6.3 Engineered Wood Products 337
6.4 Wood Protection 352
6.5 Foundations 356
6.6 General Framing Requirements 360
6.7 Conventional Framing and Furring 361
6.8 Structural Panels 378
6.9 Shop-Fabricated Structural Wood 380
6.10 Sheathing 385
6.11 Other Framing Systems 395
6.12 Long Span Wood Structures 409
6.13 Finish Carpentry 411
6.14 Plastics 413
6.15 Additional Reading 422
6.16 Acknowledgments and References 423
CHAPTER 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 425
Introduction 426
Sustainability Considerations 426
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 426
7.1 Moisture Control 427
7.2 Dampproofing and Waterproofing 440
7.3 Thermal Insulation 443
7.4 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 455
7.5 Weather and Air Barriers 457
7.6 Steep-Slope Roofing 458
7.7 Siding 502
7.8 Membrane Roofing Systems 521
7.9 Flashing and Sheet Metal 534
7.10 Metal Roofing 540
7.11 Roof Specialties and Accessories 545
7.12 Fireproofing 545
7.13 Joint Protection 548
7.14 Additional Reading 555
7.15 Acknowledgments and References 556
CHAPTER 8 OPENINGS 561
Introduction 562
Sustainability Considerations 562
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 562
8.1 Metal Doors and Frames 562
8.2 Wood and Plastic Doors 567
8.3 Specialty Doors 577
8.4 Entrances and Storefronts 579
8.5 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 583
8.6 Metal Windows and Sliding Glass Doors 590
8.7 Wood and Plastic Windows and Sliding Glass Doors 597
8.8 Storm and Screen Doors and Windows 607
8.9 Door Hardware 610
8.10 Glazing 615
8.11 Additional Reading 633
8.12 Acknowledgments and References 634
CHAPTER 9 FINISHES 639
Introduction 640
Sustainability Considerations 640
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 641
9.1 Supports for Plaster and Gypsum Board 641
9.2 Materials for Plaster and Gypsum Board 651
9.3 Gypsum Plaster Mixes and Application 658
9.4 Portland Cement Plaster Mixes and Application 661
9.5 Gypsum Board 668
9.6 Tiling 694
9.7 Acoustical Treatment 717
9.8 Brick Flooring and Paving 730
9.9 Stone Flooring and Paving 732
9.10 Wood Flooring 737
9.11 Resilient Flooring 746
9.12 Terrazzo Flooring 767
9.13 Fluid-Applied Flooring 779
9.14 Carpeting 782
9.15 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Coverings 796
9.16 Painting 796
9.17 Special Coatings 814
9.18 Additional Reading 819
9.19 Acknowledgments and References 819
CHAPTER 10 SPECIALTIES 825
Introduction 826
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 826
10.1 Fire Protection Specialties 826
10.2 Additional Reading 827
10.3 Acknowledgments and References 827
CHAPTER 11 FURNISHINGS 829
Introduction 830
Sustainability Considerations 830
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 830
11.1 Wood and Decorative Laminate Casework 830
11.2 Window Treatment 837
11.3 Additional Reading 840
11.4 Acknowledgments and References 840
CHAPTER 12 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 841
Introduction 842
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 842
12.1 Sound Control 842
12.2 Additional Reading 889
12.3 Acknowledgments and
References 889
CHAPTER 13 CONVEYING SYSTEMS 891
Introduction 892
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 892
13.1 Elevators and Lifts 892
13.2 Escalators and Moving Walks 899
13.3 Additional Reading 900
13.4 References 900
CHAPTER 14 FIRE SUPPRESSION 901
Introduction 902
Sustainability Considerations 902
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 902
14.1 Fire Suppression Standpipe Systems 902
14.2 Fire Suppression Sprinkler Systems 903
14.3 Fire Extinguishing Systems 904
14.4 Additional Reading 904
14.5 References 904
CHAPTER 15 PLUMBING 905
Introduction 906
Sustainability Considerations 906
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 907
15.1 Codes, Laws, and Industry Standards 907
15.2 Water Supply 907
15.3 Drainage 922
15.4 Plumbing Fixtures 942
15.5 Sound Control 949
15.6 Additional Reading 952
15.7 Acknowledgments and References 952
CHAPTER 16 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) 955
Introduction 956
Sustainability Considerations 956
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 957
16.1 Heat and Comfort 957
16.2 Building Design Recommendations 968
16.3 Heat Loss and Heat Gain 970
16.4 Commissioning 972
16.5 HVAC Controls 973
16.6 HVAC Delivery Systems 976
16.7 Central HVAC Equipment 990
16.8 Decentralized HVAC Equipment 993
16.9 Additional Reading 995
16.10 Acknowledgments and References 995
CHAPTER 17 ELECTRICAL 999
Introduction 1000
Sustainability Considerations 1000
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 1002
17.1 Fundamentals of Electricity 1002
17.2 Service and Distribution 1005
17.3 Lightning Protection 1025
17.4 Lighting 1027
17.5 Additional Reading 1032
17.6 Acknowledgments and
References 1033
CHAPTER 18 COMMUNICATIONS 1035
Introduction 1036
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 1036
18.1 Communications Systems 1036
18.2 Additional Reading 1037
18.3 References 1037
CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 1039
Introduction 1040
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 1040
19.1 Intrusion Prevention and Detection 1040
19.2 Fire Detection and Alarm 1045
19.3 Additional Reading 1047
19.4 Acknowledgments and References 1047
CHAPTER 20 EARTHWORK 1049
Introduction 1050
Sustainability Considerations 1050
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 1050
20.1 Soils 1050
20.2 Site Clearing 1055
20.3 Earthwork 1055
20.4 Surface Water and Groundwater Problems 1064
20.5 Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements 1066
20.6 Additional Reading 1068
20.7 Acknowledgments and References 1068
CHAPTER 21 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS 1069
Introduction 1070
Sustainability Considerations 1070
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 1070
21.1 Lawns and Landscaping 1070
21.2 Additional Reading 1074
21.3 Acknowledgments and References 1074
CHAPTER 22 UTILITIES 1075
Introduction 1076
Sustainability Considerations 1076
Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 1076
22.1 Water Supply Sources 1077
22.2 Sanitary Sewage Utilities 1077
22.3 Subdrainage Systems and Storm Drainage Utilities 1078
22.4 Electrical Power Distribution 1080
22.5 Additional Reading 1081
22.6 Acknowledgments and References 1081
CHAPTER 23 PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS 1083
Introduction 1084
23.1 Structure of Matter 1084
23.2 Properties of Matter 1089
23.3 Additional Reading 1094
23.4 Acknowledgments and References 1094
CHAPTER 24 THE METRIC SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT 1095
Introduction 1096
24.1 The History of Measurement 1096
24.2 The Metric System 1097
24.3 The International System of Units 1098
24.4 SI Units for Design and Construction 1100
24.5 Conversion of Numerical Values 1120
24.6 Preferred Dimensions and Coordination 1123
24.7 Metric Conversions Applicable to This Book 1123
24.8 Additional Reading 1124
24.9 Acknowledgments and References 1124
GLOSSARY 1133
INDEX 1161
