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Beall, Christine

Publication Information:

New York : McGraw-Hill, 2001

ISBN:

9780070067066

Subject Term:

Masonry

Concrete construction

Dwellings -- Materials

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Library	Item Barcode	Call Number	Material Type	Item Category 1	Status
Searching... PSZ JB	30000010037800	TH5311 B43 2001	Open Access Book	Book	Searching... Unknown

This guide aims to be a comprehensive reference to all aspects of building with masonry and concrete for residential purposes. The book covers physical characteristics of masonry and concrete materials, the basic principles of design and performance, and construction techniques.

Chapter 1 Introduction to Concrete and Masonry	p. 1
1.1 Characteristics and Performance	p. 2
1.2 Job Site Safety	p. 4
1.3 Building Codes	p. 5
1.4 How to Use this Book	p. 5
Chapter 2 Understanding Concrete	p. 7
2.1 Basic Properties of Concrete	p. 8
2.1.1 Properties of Fresh Concrete	p. 8
2.1.2 Properties of Hardened Concrete	p. 10
2.2 Concrete Ingredients	p. 13
2.2.1 Cement	p. 13
2.2.2 Aggregates	p. 16
2.2.3 Water	p. 20
2.2.4 Admixtures	p. 20
2.3 Concrete Mix Designs	p. 23
2.4 Formwork and Reinforcement	p. 25
2.4.1 Formwork Materials	p. 25
2.4.2 Concrete Reinforcement	p. 28
2.5 Control, Construction, and Isolation Joints	p. 29
2.5.1 Control Joints	p. 30
2.5.2 Construction Joints	p. 31
2.5.3 Isolation Joints	p. 31
2.6 Cement Hydration and Concrete Curing	p. 32
Chapter 3 Concrete Construction Techniques	p. 37
3.1 Estimating	p. 37
3.1.1 Estimating Total Concrete Volume	p. 38
3.1.2 Estimating Individual Ingredients	p. 38
3.2 Site Preparation	p. 43
3.2.1 Size and Layout	p. 43
3.2.2 Excavating or Filling	p. 44
3.3 Building Formwork	p. 45
3.3.1 Temporary Formwork	p. 46
3.3.2 Permanent Formwork	p. 50
3.3.3 Curved Formwork	p. 51
3.4 Placing Reinforcement	p. 53
3.4.1 Placing Steel Reinforcing Bars	p. 53
3.4.2 Placing Steel Reinforcing Mesh	p. 54
3.5 Mixing Concrete on Site	p. 55
3.5.1 Hand Mixing	p. 58
3.5.2 Machine Mixing	p. 59
3.6 Pouring Concrete	p. 61
3.7 Concrete Finishing	p. 63
3.7.1 Floating, Troweling, and Brooming	p. 63
3.7.2 Special Finishes	p. 68
3.8 Curing Concrete	p. 74
3.8.1 Cold Weather Concreting	p. 76
3.8.2 Hot Weather Concreting	p. 78
3.9 Avoiding Common Problems	p. 80
Chapter 4 Understanding Masonry	p. 83
4.1 Basic Properties of Masonry	p. 83
4.2 Brick	p. 87
4.2.1 Brick Sizes, Shapes, and Colors	p. 87
4.2.2 Brick Properties	p. 90
4.2.3 Brick Pavers	p. 93
4.2.4 Fire Brick	p. 93
4.3 Concrete Masonry Units	p. 94
4.3.1 Block Sizes and Shapes	p. 95
4.3.2 Special-Purpose Blocks	p. 97
4.3.3 CMU Colors and Finishes	p. 97
4.3.4 CMU Properties	p. 100
4.3.5 Concrete Pavers	p. 101
4.3.6 Coatings for Concrete Masonry	p. 101
4.4 Cast Stone and Cultured Stone	p. 103
4.5 Natural Stone	p. 103
4.5.1 Rubble, Ashlar, and Flagstone	p. 105
4.5.2 Common Types of Natural Stone	p. 106
4.5.3 Selecting Stone	p. 110
4.6 Masonry Mortar and Grout	p. 110
4.6.1 Mortar and Grout Properties	p. 111
4.6.2 Gementitious Materials	p. 114
4.6.3 Aggregates	p. 117
4.6.4 Mixing Water	p. 119
4.6.5 Mortar and Grout Admixtures	p. 119
4.6.6 Mortar and Grout Mixes	p. 121
4.7 Masonry Accessories	p. 125
4.7.1 Anchors, Ties, and Fasteners	p. 125
4.7.2 Reinforcement	p. 125
4.7.3 Flashing and Weep Holes	p. 129
4.8 Weather-Resistant Masonry	p. 130
4.8.1 Limit Moisture Penetration	p. 130
4.8.2 Prevent Moisture Accumulation	p. 134
Chapter 5 Masonry Construction Techniques	p. 135
5.1 Planning and Estimating	p. 135
5.1.1 Modular Planning	p. 136
5.1.2 Estimating Materials	p. 140
5.2 Construction Preparation	p. 141
5.2.1 Material Delivery, Storage, and Handling	p. 141
5.2.2 Inspecting Surfaces to Receive Masonry	p. 145
5.2.3 Layout and Coursing	p. 145
5.2.4 Masonry Units	p. 147
5.2.5 Reinforcement, Connectors, and Accessories	p. 148
5.3 Mixing Mortar	p. 148
5.4 Unit Masonry Construction	p. 152
5.4.1 Unit and Mortar Placement	p. 153
5.4.2 Flashing and Weep Holes	p. 162
5.4.3 Installing Accessories and Reinforcement	p. 163
5.4.4 Control and Expansion Joints	p. 165
5.5 Stone Masonry Construction	p. 169
5.5.1 Cutting and Shaping Stone	p. 169
5.5.2 Mortar for Stone Masonry	p. 170
5.5.3 Setting Stone	p. 170
5.5.4 Flashing and Weep Holes	p. 170
5.5.5 Accessories	p. 171
5.6 Grouting Masonry	p. 171
5.7 Protections	p. 173
5.7.1 Bracing	p. 173
5.7.2 Coverings	p. 173
5.7.3 Cold Weather	p. 174
5.7.4 Hot Weather	p. 175
5.7.5 Moist Curing	p. 177
5.8 Cleaning Masonry	p. 178
5.8.1 Construction Precautions	p. 178
5.8.2 Methods of Cleaning	p. 178
5.8.3 Cleaning Fresh Mortar Smears	p. 180
5.8.4 Efflorescence and Calcium Carbonate Stains	p. 184
5.9 Clear Water Repellents	p. 184
Chapter 6 Footings, Foundation Walls, Basements and Slabs	p. 187
6.1 Building Code Requirements	p. 187
6.1.1 Soil-Bearing Pressures	p. 188
6.1.2 Frost Depth	p. 188
6.2 Footings	p. 188
6.2.1 Concrete Footings	p. 191
6.2.2 Stepped Footings	p. 193
6.2.3 Footings Without Forms	p. 195
6.2.4 Steel Reinforcement	p. 197
6.3 Foundation Walls and Basements	p. 199
6.3.1 Foundation Walls	p. 200
6.3.2 Basement Walls	p. 210
6.3.3 Formwork	p. 211
6.3.4 Reinforcement	p. 212
6.3.5 Basement Slabs	p. 215
6.4 Slabs-on-Grade	p. 216
6.5 Drainage and Waterproofing	p. 218
6.5.1 Water Movement In Soils	p. 220
6.5.2 Water Vapor Movement In Soils	p. 223
6.5.3 Surface and Subsurface Drainage	p. 224
6.5.4 Waterproofing Membranes and Dampproof Coatings	p. 230
6.6 Vapor Retarders	p. 236
6.7 Insulation	p. 238
6.8 Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations	p. 240
6.9 Ventilation and Radon Protection	p. 242
Chapter 7 Masonry Veneer	p. 249
7.1 Veneer Anchorage	p. 249
7.2 Veneer Support Above Grade	p. 255
7.3 Lintels and Arches	p. 255
7.4 Drainage Cavity	p. 267
7.5 Flashing and Weep Holes	p. 268
7.6 Expansion and Control Joints	p. 276
Chapter 8 Paving	p. 279
8.1 Design Guidelines	p. 279
8.2 Concrete Paving	p. 285
8.2.1 Driveways	p. 288
8.2.2 Sidewalks	p. 291
8.2.3 Steps	p. 292
8.2.4 Patios	p. 298
8.3 Masonry Paving	p. 299
8.3.1 Brick Paving	p. 300
8.3.2 Concrete Masonry Paving	p. 311
8.3.3 Natural Stone Paving	p. 313
Chapter 9 Masonry Garden Walls	p. 315
9.1 Footings	p. 315
9.2 Brick Garden Walls	p. 316
9.3 Brick Screen Walls	p. 323
9.4 CMU Garden Walls	p. 327
9.5 CMU Screen Walls	p. 336
9.6 Stone Garden Walls	p. 340
9.6.1 Dry-Stack Stone Wall	p. 340
9.6.2 Mortared Stone Wall	p. 342
Chapter 10 Retaining Walls	p. 345
10.1 Retaining Wall Types	p. 345
10.2 Reinforced Cantilever Retaining Walls	p. 347
10.2.1 Footings	p. 348
10.2.2 Dimensions and Reinforcement	p. 349
10.2.3 Drainage and Waterproofing	p. 353
10.2.5 Construction	p. 357
10.3 Segmental CMU Retaining Walls	p. 358
10.4 Dry-Stack Stone Gravity Retaining Walls	p. 363
10.5 Tree Wells	p. 367
Glossary	p. 369
Bibliography	p. 389
Index	p. 391

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