Working With Concrete
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Author | : Editors of Fine Homebuilding |
Publisher | : Taunton Press |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : House & Home |
ISBN | : 1561585378 |
Download Foundations and Concrete Work Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book provides tips and advice from contractors and builders from all over the country to provide the best advice on formwork, foundations, waterproofing, reinforcement and related topics.
Author | : Ken Nolan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9781572182370 |
Download Concrete Construction Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This comprehensive concrete manual has the information you need, both the tried-and-tested methods and materials, and recent innovations. It covers styrofoam forming systems, fiber reinforcing adjuncts, and architectural innovations. Forming, one of the most important elements of concrete work, gets special attention. Every chapter provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for each task, with hundreds of photographs and drawings that show exactly how the work is done.
Author | : Rick Arnold |
Publisher | : Taunton Press |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9781561586141 |
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Whether you're pouring a concrete walkway or staking out the excavation for a basement foundation, doing the job right demands a thorough knowledge of concrete construction techniques. In Working with Concrete, veteran builder Rick Arnold explains everything from mix characteristics and formwork options to waterproofing details and repair procedures. You'll benefit from Arnold's years as a general contractor, framer, and foundation contractor as he offers time- and money-saving advice that comes from understanding the subject from all angles. Get the rock-solid results youre after with this comprehensive guide to building with concrete. This book will enable you to: prepare a site for excavation evaluate soil conditions lay out footings and foundation walls use site-made and manufactured forms install proper reinforcement in footings, walls, and flat work estimate and order ready-mix concrete test and evaluate concrete quality before the pour build walkways, patios, steps, and slabs from start to finish
Author | : T. W. Love |
Publisher | : Craftsman Book Company |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : House & Home |
ISBN | : 9780910460033 |
Download Construction Manual: Concrete & Formwork Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Concrete as a building material -- Concrete mix compounds -- Proportioning concrete mix -- Excavation -- Laying out the building -- Design of concrete forms -- Form materials and how to use them -- Construction of pier and footing forms -- Construction of foundation wall forms -- Formwork for openings in concrete walls -- Formwork for steps -- Formwork for floors and sidewalk slabs -- How to make beam and girder forms -- Forms for arched openings -- Handling and placing concrete -- Finishing concrete -- Curing and patching concrete -- Effects of temperature -- Reinforced concrete construction -- Precast concrete -- Cleaning concrete and masonry methods -- Appendix A : Method of making slump test for consistency of Portland cement concrete -- Appendix B : Estimating quantities and labor hours for concrete, forms and reinforcing.
Author | : Craig Avery |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 586 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : House & Home |
ISBN | : |
Download Concrete Construction & Estimating Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This manual explains all concrete work, from simple slabs to highways and multi-story buildingsEveryone who works with concrete should have these step-by-step instructions, illustrations, charts, reference data, cost estimates and examples You'll learn the best methods for transporting, pumping, and placing concrete; the right type of joint to avoid cracking; how your mix and curing method affect strength; what curing compounds to use and more. Includes how to avoid hot, dry and cold weather problems.
Author | : Joe Carter |
Publisher | : Marshalltown |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2019-05-14 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780578418544 |
Download Concrete Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Written to get kids excited about the construction trades, Marshall T. Trowel and his family of tools demonstrate the necessary teamwork needed to pour a new concrete driveway for Miss Bella Bright. Children will see the value in working hard, working together, and the satisfaction of a job well-done. A portion of the proceeds from the book will go toward Tornado Relief and the Marshalltown High School Vo-Tech Program.
Author | : Andrew Goss |
Publisher | : Goss Design Studio |
Total Pages | : 137 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Cement sculpture |
ISBN | : 0973022302 |
Download Concrete Handbook for Artists Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : Edward G. Nawy |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 1586 |
Release | : 2008-06-24 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1420007653 |
Download Concrete Construction Engineering Handbook Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The Concrete Construction Engineering Handbook, Second Edition provides in depth coverage of concrete construction engineering and technology. It features state-of-the-art discussions on what design engineers and constructors need to know about concrete, focusing on - The latest advances in engineered concrete materials Reinforced concrete construction Specialized construction techniques Design recommendations for high performance With the newly revised edition of this essential handbook, designers, constructors, educators, and field personnel will learn how to produce the best and most durably engineered constructed facilities.
Author | : Fu-Tung Cheng |
Publisher | : Taunton Press |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2004-04 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9781561586806 |
Download Concrete Countertops Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
From designing and forming to coloring, troweling, and curing, this comprehensive guide explores one of the newest trends in home design--concrete countertops. 350 color photos. Illustrations.
Author | : Dr Maurice Levitt |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 1997-09-25 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 020347676X |
Download Concrete Materials Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The author condenses a lifetime of practical experience into this book that will provide a first point of reference whenever problems with materials accur on site. Valuable for anyone working with concrete.