Building & Construction Training Course 3 Volumes - CONTENTS
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Building & Construction Manual Volume 1 (276 pages)
A must for those seeking advancement in building and construction. The major topics addressed in this book include:
- construction administration and safety
- drawings and specifications
- woodworking tools
- materials and methods of woodworking
- wire rope
- scaffolding
- leveling and grading concrete
- placing concrete
- masonry
- planning, estimating and scheduling
Chapter 1. Construction administration and safety Administration
Safety program chapter
Chapter 2. Drawings and specifications Design of structural members
Drawings
Sectional views
Schedules
Written specifications
Chapter 3. Woodworking tools, materials, and methods Power tools
Materials
Woodworking methods
Millwork
Methods of fastening
Chapter 4. Fiber line, wire rope, and scaffolding Wire rope
Block and tackle
Hoisting
Scaffolding
Chapter 5. Leveling and grading Levels
Leveling rods
Differential leveling
Building layout
Chapter 6. Concrete Concrete characteristics
Concrete ingredients
Concrete mix design
Mixing concrete
Precast and tilt-up concrete
Chapter 7. Working with concrete Formwork
Reinforced concrete
Concrete construction joints
Sawing concrete
Placing concrete
Consolidating concrete
Finishing concrete
Chapter 8. Masonry Masonry tools and equipment
Concrete masonry
Concrete masonry construction
Brick masonry
Chapter 9. Planning, estimating and scheduling Definitions
Planning documentation
Estimating
Scheduling
Appendix & index
Building & Construction Manual Volume 2 (302 pages) continues where Volume 1 ends The topics covered in Volume 2 include: - floor and wall construction
- roof framing
- exterior and interior finishing
- plastering, stuccoing, and ceramic tile
- paints and preservatives
- heavy construction
Chapter 1. Light floor and wall framing Wood sill framing
Floor framing
Wall framing
Ceiling framing
Chapter 2. Roof framing Terminology
Framing square
Designs
Trusses
Chapter 3. Roof construction and trim carpentry Roof sheathing
Exterior trim
Roofing terms and materials
Chapter 4. Exterior finish of walls Exterior wall coverings
Exterior doors
Windows
Glass
Chapter 5. Interior finish of walls and ceilings Drywall and other coverings
Suspended acoustic ceiling systems
Insulation
Chapter 6. Interior finish of floors, stairs, doors, and trim Floor coverings
Stairs
Interior door framing
Interior wood trim
Chapter 7. Plastering, stuccoing, and ceramic tile Plaster
Plaster base installation
Plaster application tools and techniques
Stucco
Ceramic tile
Chapter 8. Structural coatings and preservatives Purposes of structural coatings
Types of coatings
Surface preparation
Paint mixing and conditioning
Paint failures
Wood preservatives
Painting safety
Chapter 9. Advanced base field structures and embarkation Pre-engineered buildings
Wood-frame construction
K-span building
Embarkation
Chapter 10. Heavy construction Timber trestles
Pile driving terminology and techniques
Waterfront structures
Building & Construction Manual Volume 3 (Advanced) (332 pages) The topics covered in this manual include: technical administration planning, estimating, and scheduling concrete construction masonry construction shop organization and millworking quality control maintenance inspections heavy construction
Chapter 1. Technical Administration This
chapter discusses the administrative duties and responsibilities
of a Builder which include training, construction administration,
safety, and environmental protection
Chapter 3. Concrete Construction This
chapter discusses the different characteristics associated with
concrete form design and concrete mix design. It addresses procedures
in batching concrete and estimating concrete construction and labor.
Also included are procedures and methods associated with precast and
tilt-up construction Chapter 5. Shop Organization and Millworking This
chapter addresses the requirements necessary to lay out and operate a
builder's shop safely. Included is an explanation of the procedures for
developing good millworking techniques Chapter 7. Maintenance Inspections This
chapter discusses the identification of defects and damages associated
with building inspection and maintenance and outlines the proper
procedures for repairs Chapter 9. Advanced Base Functional Components and Field Structures This chapter addresses the principles involved in the use of the Facilities Planning Guide.
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