Foundations and Concrete Work

Foundations and Concrete Work

Author: Editors of Fine Homebuilding

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781561589906

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Foundations and Concrete Work distills decades of hands-on builder-tested methods and techniques as the finest builders in the country pass on the hard-won trade secrets for better construction.


Concrete Construction

Concrete Construction

Author: Ken Nolan

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781572182370

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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.


Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations

Design of Reinforced Concrete Foundations

Author: P. C. Varghese

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2009-12

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 8120336151

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It explains step-by-step procedure for the design of each type of foundation with the help of a large number of worked-out examples. The book provides an in-depth analysis of topics, such as wall footings, balanced footings, raft foundations, beam and slab rafts, pile caps and pile foundations.


The Essential Guide to Foundations

The Essential Guide to Foundations

Author: Journal of Light Construction (JLC)

Publisher: Home Planners, LLC

Published: 2005-10-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781931131506

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Laying a solid foundation is a crucial first step in building a new home or adding a new room. Learn how in this complete foundations instructions manual.


Foundation Behavior and Repair

Foundation Behavior and Repair

Author: Robert Wade Brown

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780070082045

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Brown provides a comprehensive source of information on foundation construction and behaviour in residential and light commercial structures, including foundation design, evaluation guidelines, site preparation and the chemistry of cement


Concrete Foundations for Turbine Generators

Concrete Foundations for Turbine Generators

Author: American Society of Civil Engineers. Task Committee on Turbine Generator Foundations

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9780784414927

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MOP 136 provides practical guidance for the analysis, design, and construction of concrete foundations for turbine generators.


Working with Concrete

Working with Concrete

Author: Rick Arnold

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 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