Exercises in Building Construction

Content: Getting Started with the Exercises
 Exercise 1: Making Buildings
 Assessing Sustainable Building 1.1
 Building Code Restrictions 1.2
 Observing Construction 1.3
 Providing Construction Services 1.4
 Exercise 2: Foundations
 Waterproofing and Drainage 2.1
 Soil Types and Bearing Capacities 2.2
 Foundation and Slope Support Systems 2.3
 Exercise 3: Wood
 Working with Wood (Part I) 3.1
 Working with Wood (Part II) 3.2
 Exercise 4: Heavy Timber Frame Construction
 Heavy Timber Framing 4.1
 Exercise 5: Wood Light Frame Construction
 Laying Out Floor Framing 5.1. Laying Out Wall Framing 5.2Working with Pitched Roofs 5.3
 Designing Roof Framing 5.4
 Exercise 6: Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction
 Exterior Detailing 6.1
 Exercise 7: Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction
 Proportioning Fireplaces 7.1
 Proportioning Stairs 7.2
 Platform Frame Design Project 7.3
 Exercise 8: Brick Masonry
 Selecting Bricks and Mortar 8.1
 Brick Bonds 8.2
 Masonry Dimensioning 8.3
 Lintels and Arches 8.4
 Exercise 9: Stone and Concrete Masonry
 Selecting Concrete Masonry Units 9.1
 Stone Masonry 9.2
 Exercise 10: Masonry Wall Construction. Movement Joints in Masonry Construction 10.1Masonry Cavity Wall Detaining 10.2
 Exercise 11: Steel Frame Construction
 Steel Structural Shapes 11.1
 Steel Framing Plans 11.2
 Detailing Steel Connections 11.3
 Steel Frame Design Exercise 11.4
 Exercise 12: Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction
 Light Gauge Steel Framing Details 12.1
 Exercise 13: Concrete Construction
 Detailing Concrete Reinforcing Bars 13.1
 Exercise 14: Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems
 Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems 14.1
 Architectural Concrete 14.2
 Exercise 15: Precast Concrete Framing Systems. Precast Concrete Framing Systems 15.1Detailing Precast Concrete Framing 15.2
 Exercise 16: Roofing
 Low-Slope Roof Drainage 16.1
 Low-Slope Roof Detailing 16.2
 Exercise 17: Glass And Glazing
 Selecting Glass and Glazing 17.1
 Exercise 18: Windows and Doors
 Selecting Windows and Doors 18.1
 Exercise 19: Designing Exterior Wall Systems
 Rainscreen Cladding and Sealant Joint Design 19.1
 Exercise 20: Cladding with Masonry and Concrete
 Masonry Cladding Design 20.1
 Exercise 21: Cladding with Metal and Glass
 Aluminum Extrusions 21.1
 Exercise 22: Selecting Interior Finishes. Selecting Interior Finish Systems 22.1Exercise 23: Interior Walls and Partitions
 Detailing Wall Finishes 23.1
 Exercise 24: Finish Ceilings and Floors
 Detailing Floor and Ceiling Finishes 24.1
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