An edition of Residential construction academy (2012)

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basic principles for construction

3rd ed.
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An edition of Residential construction academy (2012)

Residential construction academy

basic principles for construction

3rd ed.

Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles for Construction, Third Edition, includes a four-color design with new, updated photos and detailed illustrations. Coverage of building codes and safe materials handling ensures users will stay current with industry standards and trends. In addition, a new chapter on green building principles will introduce readers to job site practices while they plan and execute their work. This book is ideal for those beginning a career in the building trades industry; it provides throrough, 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. - Back cover.

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Language
English
Pages
348

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Residential construction academy: basic principles for construction
2012, Delmar, Cengage Learning
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Table of Contents

About this book
About the author
Section 1 : The construction industry.
Organization of the industry
Working in the industry
Introduction to green building
Section 2 : Safety.
Jobsite safety
Safety with scaffolds, ladders, and machines
Section 3 : Construction math.
Whole numbers
Decimals
Fractions
Linear measure
Percent (percentage)
Area and volume
Right angles
Combined operations
Section 4 : Tools and fasteners.
Hand tools : selection, use, and care
Power tools : construction, use, and care
Fasteners
Rigging
Section 5 : Print reading.
Views
Scales
Alphabet of lines
Use of symbols
Plan views
Elevations
Sections and details
Appendix A : Scoring for Occupational Work Ethic Inventory
Appendix B : Plans
Glossary

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Clifton Park, NY
Other Titles
Basic principles for construction

Classifications

Library of Congress
TH146 .H88 2012, TH4811

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Pagination
xx, 348 p.
Number of pages
348
Dimensions
29 x x centimeters

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL25173388M
ISBN 10
1111307180
ISBN 13
9781111307189
LCCN
2011923823
OCLC/WorldCat
729384998

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL16464750W

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