Residential Construction Academy:
Basic Principles for Construction
3rd Edition, 2012
352 Pages, 8.5 x 11, Hardcover
This 3rd ed includes a full color design with new and updated photos and figures. Coverage of building codes and safe materials handling ensures the student will stay current with industry standards and trends.
An addition of a new chapter on green building principles will introduce readers to jobsite practices while they plan and execute their work. This book is ideal for those beginning a career in the building trades industry and provides thorough, up-to-date coverage of the core academic areas that are necessary for success in the field. Topics include work ethic, math, communications, print reading, safety, and common tools.
CONTENTS
The Construction Industry
Organization of the Industry
Working in the Industry
Introduction to Green Building
Safety
Jobsite Safety
Safety with Scaffolds, Ladders, and Machines
Construction Math
Whole Numbers
Decimals
Fractions
Linear Measure
Percent (Percentage)
Area and Volume
Right Angles
Combined Operations
Tools and fasteners
Hand Tools—Selection, Use, and Care
Power Tools—Construction, Use, and Care
Fasteners
Rigging
Print Reading
Views
Scales
Alphabet of Lines
Use of Symbols
Plan Views
Elevations
Sections and Details
Appendix A
Appendix B
Glossary
Index
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