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• Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design ~Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
-James G. MacGregor, James K. Wight / Hardcover 1314 pages, 4rd Edition / Published December 2004
This latest edition of reinforced concrete construction presenting the theory of reinforced concrete design as a direct application of the laws of statics and behavior of reinforced concrete. Explains the theory and practice of reinforced concrete design in a systematic and clear fashion with an abundance of step-by-step worked examples, illustrations, and photographs. Emphasizes that a successful design must not only satisfy the design equations, but practical construction aspects as well. Numerous examples are all worked out completely step-by-step. Coverage includes flexure, torsion, continuous beams, columns, two-way slabs, footing, walls, design for earthquake resistance, and more. Includes analysis and design of beams with tension and compression steel, transverse reinforcement design, deflections, torsion, one-way and two-way slabs, continuous beams and more. Includes detailed treatments of flexure, shear, development and columns at a level suitable for undergraduate use, as well as the more difficult areas of strain compatibility solutions of beams, strut-and-tie models, and design for earthquake resistance.
For professionals in the field who need a comprehensive reference on concrete structures and the design of reinforced concrete.
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• Masonry and Concrete Construction ~Usually Ships Within 2-3 Days
-Ken Nolan / Hardcover 304 pages, Revised Edition / Published December 1997
This revised edition of the popular manual has the latest information on everything from on-site preplanning and layout through the construction of footings, foundations, walls, fireplaces and chimneys. There’s new information on concrete, masonry and seismic reinforcement. Plus improved estimating techniques to help you win more construction bids. The emphasis is on integrating new techniques and improved materials with the tried-and-true methods. Includes information on cement and mortar types, mixes, coloring agents and additives, and suggestions on when, where and how to use them. Also includes calculating footing and foundation loads with tables and formulas. Covers forms and pouring reinforcing concrete slabs and flatwork. Covers block and brick wall construction, crack control, masonry veneer construction, brick floors and pavements, including design considerations and materials. And cleaning, painting and repairing all types of masonry. There’s an added appendix on safety regulations, with all the applicable OSHA sections pulled together into one handy condensed reference.
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• Basic Concrete Engineering for Builders ~Out of Print--Limited Availability From Our Used Book Dealers
-Max Schwartz / Paperback 256 pages, Bk&Cd-Rom edition / Published February 2001
This book cover basic concrete design principles in terms readily understood by experienced contractors. Shows how structural engineers design with concrete for buildings, including foundations, slabs, columns, walls, girders, and more. Tells you what you need to know about admixtures, reinforcing, and methods of strengthening concrete, plus tips on field mixing, transit mix, pumping, and curing. Explains how to design forms for maximum strength and to prevent blow-outs, form and size slabs, beams, columns and girders, calculate the right size and reinforcing for foundations, figure loads and carrying capacities, design concrete walls, and more.
Includes a CD-ROM with a limited version of an engineering software program to help you calculate beam, slab and column size and reinforcement.
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• Schaum's Outline of Reinforced Concrete Design
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-Noel J. Everard / Paperback 368 pages, 3rd edition / Published December 1992
Master reinforced concrete design with this Schaum's manual. Schaum's Outlines are perfect for preparing you for graduate or professional exams. Because they give you the necessary information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format, without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Coverage includes, details of materials and components for reinforced concrete construction. gravity loads, lateral loads, strength design, shear and torsion, footings and much more. This manual provides 150 fully-worked problems, 114 additional practice problems; Coverage of all course fundamentals that supplements any class text. Clear explanations that help you understand the complete course concepts, definitions, and more. Presents effective methods for preparing for class exams. If you want top grades and thorough understanding of reinforced concrete design, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!
Includes appendixes.
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• Construction Manual: Concrete and Formwork ~Usually Ships Within 24 hours
-T. W. Love / Paperback 176 pages / Published December 1987
This well written practical manual has all the information you need to select and pour the right mix for the job, lay out the structure, choose the right form materials, design and build the forms, and finish and cure the concrete. Contains nearly 100 pages of step-by-step instructions that show how to construct and erect most types of site-fabricated wood forms used in residential construction.
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• Concrete, Masonry and Brickwork: A Practical Handbook for the Home Owner and Small Builder
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-U.S. Dept. of Army / Paperback 320 pages / Published December 1999
Extensive revision of essential guide to concrete, masonry and brickwork for home handyman or professional small builder. Includes step-by-step illustrated instructions for building patios, retaining walls, porches, brick barbecue, garage, and much more. Over 170 easy-to-follow figures, 54 tables of important statistical information. Plus Appendices.
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• Formwork For Concrete Structures ~Usually Ships Within 2 Days
-R. L. Peurifoy, G. D. Oberlender / Hardcover 352 pages, 3rd edition / Published December 1995
This book is a complete update of the classic guide to formwork design, materials, and methods The long-awaited update of this authoritiative guide offers civil and structural engineers, architects, and contractors the latest information on formwork design, materials, and methods for concrete structures. Shows how to cut costs by making the most of the material, time, labor, and equipment that is required to design, erect, and remove formwork. Includes complete details on state-of-the-art materials and technology plus fast access to scores of tables and practical examples that help you sidestep costly, guesswork and trial-and-errors methods. A completely up-to-date list of formwork material suppliers rounds out this one-of-a-kind money saver. Includes numerous solved problems, many useful tables and equations for designing formwork, and a listing of manufacturers and suppliers of formwork materials.
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• Masonry & Concrete Construction ~Usually Ships Within 24 hours
-Kenneth J. Nolan, Ken Nolan / Paperback 302 pages / Published December 1997
This book is an excellent introduction to the many forms of brick, block, and concrete materials applications. Starting with the theory and chemistry of concrete and mortar formulation, then covers chapter by chapter the various applications. The book is well illustrated with photos and drawings, as well as charts and tables to assist in computations of mixes, materials requirements, load capabilities of footings. This book is well-written in an easy-to-understand manner. If you need to avoid the experience and frustration of trying to lay brick with the wrong mortar mixture, this book is for you.
An appendix cover the OSHA regulations for job safety.
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• Making Concrete Garden Ornaments ~Usually Ships Withn 24 hours
-Sherri Warner Hunter / Paperback: 144 pages / Published May 2002
Concrete garden ornaments and figures have recently become quite popular additions to yards and gardens. Strong, versatile, and amazingly easy to work with, concrete is the ideal medium for outdoor art and long-lasting, practical projects for the garden. This book presents projects by several designers for making mosaic stepping stones, birdbaths, carved planters, and art figures. The projects offer step-by-step instructions on how to mix concrete, make molds, and embed mosaics. The finished products are heavy, year-round installations intended to stay where they are placed. These projects do not cost a lot of money or require special equipment. All the supplies and materials that you will need are at your local home improvement center.
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• Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture ~Usually Ships Within 24 hours
-Ernest Burden / Paperback 400 pages, 3rd edition / Published December 2000
This comprehensive latest edition of the most definitive reference in architecture has been revised, and expanded to bring you the broadest possible coverage of the language of architecture and construction. Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture is a compilation of more than 5,000 photographs and drawings in nearly 1,500 entries that define the technical and stylistic elements of both current and historical architecture. This unique resource contains nearly 4000 design-related definitions and more than 3000 illustrations, which is far more than any other dictionary. Terms are arranged alphabetically. Definitions of similar elements are clustered together under one heading. All terms are listed in the alphabetical index at the end of the volume.
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• The Slate Roof Bible Out of Print--Try Our Used Book Dealers
-Joseph Jenkins / Paperback 288 pages / Published August 1997
This is a two-part, indexed and referenced book which has everything you need to know to build, maintain, keep your slate roof in great conditions for centuries. It is a detailed step-by-step, illustrated tile installation and tile roof repair manual. Plus sources of slate roofing tools, equipment, and new and used slate material. Includes 195 photographs and 175 drawings, tables, maps, and graphs.
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