Residential construction academy : basic principles for construction

Cover
Table of Contents
Preface
About This Book
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Section 1: The Contruction Industry
	Chapter 1: Organization of the Industry
		Glossary of Organization of the Industry Terms
		Construction Personnel
		An Overall View of Design and Construction
		Forms of Ownership
		Building Codes
		Unions and Contractors\' Associations
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 2: Working in the Industry
		Glossary of Working in the Industry Terms
		Ethics
		Working on a Team
		Communication
		Customer Service
		Lifelong Learning
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 3: Introduction to Green Building
		Glossary of Introduction to Green Building Terms
		Aspects of Green Building
		Green Certification Programs
		Future of Green Home Building
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activity
Section 2: Safety
	Chapter 4: Jobsite Safety
		Glossary of Jobsite Safety Terms
		Accidents
		OSHA
		Personal Protective Equipment
		Hazard Communication Standard
		Fire
		Trench Safety
		Material Handling
		Electricity
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 5: Safety with Scaffolds, Ladders, and Machines
		Glossary of Safety with Scaffolds, Ladders, and Machines Terms
		Scaffolds
		Portable Ladders
		Internal Combustion Engines
		Compressed Air
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
Section 3: Construction Math
	Chapter 6: Whole Numbers
		Basic Principles
		Addition Problems
		Subtraction Problems
		Multiplication Problems
		Division Problems
		Combined Operations
	Chapter 7: Decimals
		Glossary of Decimals Terms
		Basic Principles
		Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Fractions
		Multiplication of Decimal Fractions
		Division of Decimal Fractions
	Chapter 8: Fractions
		Glossary of Fractions Terms
		Basic Principles
		Adding Fractions
		Adding Mixed Numbers
		Subtracting Fractions
		Multiplying Fractions
		Dividing Fractions
		Decimal and Common Fraction Equivalents
	Chapter 9: Linear Measure
		Glossary of Linear Measure Terms
		Reading a U.S. Customary Scale
		Nominal Dimensions
		Combining Feet and Inches
		Metric System
		Perimeter Measure
	Chapter 10: Percent (Percentage)
		Glossary of Percent (Percentage) Terms
		Percent
		Interest
	Chapter 11: Area and Volume
		Glossary of Area and Volume Terms
		Area of Squares and Rectangles
		Area of Triangles
		Area of Circles
		Volume of Rectangular Solids, Cubes, and Cylinders
	Chapter 12: Right Angles
		Glossary of Right Angles Terms
		Basic Principles
		6-8-10 Method
	Chapter 13: Combined Operations
		Basic Principles
Section 4: Tools and Fasteners
	Chapter 14: Hand Tools-Selection, Use, and Care
		Glossary of Hand Tools-Selection, Use, and Care Terms
		Systems of Measurement
		Tape Measure
		Rafter Square
		Stair Gauges
		Speed Square
		Combination Square
		Chalk Line Reel
		6-8-10 Method and Checking Diagonals
		Spirit Level
		Builder\'s Level
		Laser Level
		Plumb Bob
		Hammers
		Bars and Nail Pullers
		Screwdrivers
		Pliers
		Wrenches
		Saws
		Utility Knife
		Snips
		Pipe and Tubing Cutters
		Flaring Tool
		Swaging Tool
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 15: Power Tools-Construction, Use, and Care
		Glossary of Power Tools-Construction, Use, and Care Terms
		Power Tool Construction
		Power Tool Safety
		Portable Circular Saw
		Jig Saw
		Reciprocating Saw
		Drills
		Nail Guns
		Powder-Actuated Tools
		Torches
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 16: Fasteners
		Glossary of Fasteners Terms
		Nails
		Screws
		Bolts
		Anchors
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 17: Adhesives and Sealants
		Glossary of Adhesives and Sealants Terms
		Adhesives
		Common Construction Adhesives
		Sealants
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 18: Rigging
		Glossary of Rigging Terms
		Slings
		Wire Rope
		Web Slings
		Chain Slings
		General Requirements for Use of All Slings
		Hardware Attachments
		Crane Operations
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
Section 5: Print Reading
	Chapter 19: Views
		Glossary of Views Terms
		Isometric Drawings
		Oblique Drawings
		Orthographic Projection
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 20: Scales
		Glossary of Scales Terms
		Scale Drawings
		Reading an Architect\'s Scale
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 21: Alphabet of Lines
		Glossary of Alphabet of Lines Terms
		Object Lines
		Dashed Lines
		Extension Lines and Dimension Lines
		Centerlines
		Leaders
		Cutting-Plane Lines
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 22: Use of Symbols
		Glossary of Use of Symbols Terms
		Door and Window Symbols
		Material Symbols
		Electrical and Mechanical Symbols
		Reference Marks
		Abbreviations
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 23: Plan Views
		Glossary of Plan Views Terms
		Site Plans
		Foundation Plans
		Floor Plans
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 24: Elevations
		Glossary of Elevations Terms
		Orienting Elevations
		Information on Building Elevations
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
	Chapter 25: Sections and Details
		Glossary of Sections and Details Terms
		Sections
		Other Large-Scale Details
		Orienting Sections and Details
		Summary
		Review Questions
		Activities
Appendix A
Appendix B
Glossary
Glosario
Index