Residential construction academy : basic principles for construction / Mark W. Huth.

By: Huth, Mark W [author]
Language: English Publisher: Burlington, Massachusetts : Cengage Learning, 2020Edition: Fifth editionDescription: xvii, 315 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 29 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781984624925; 9781337913829Subject(s): BuildingDDC classification: 690.8
Contents:
Part I: THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. 1. Organization of the Industry. 2. Working in the Industry. 3. Green Construction. Part II: SAFETY. 4. Jobsite Safety. 5. Safety with Ladders, Scaffolds, and Machines. Part III: CONSTRUCTION MATH. 6. Whole Numbers. 7. Decimals. 8. Fractions. 9. Linear Measure. 10. Percent (Percentage). 11. Area and Volume. 12. Right Angles. 13. Combined Operations. 14. Hand Tools-Selection, Use and Care. 15. Power Tools-Selection, Use, and Care. 16. Fasteners. 17. Adhesives and Sealants 18. Rigging. Part IV: PRINT READING. 19. Views. 20. Scales. 21. Alphabet of Lines. 22. Use of Symbols. 23. Plan Views. 24. Elevations. 25. Sections and Details. Appendix A. Appendix B. Glossary. Index.
Summary: Prepare for a successful career in the building trades with RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, Fifth Edition. This reader-friendly, highly visual, full-color book was created in partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI) and based on National Skill Standards for residential construction, so you can be confident you?ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. The new edition includes updates to give you the latest information on today's industry standards, current technology and techniques, and practices you?ll likely encounter on the job. You?ll also learn essential ideas and skills to help you launch and grow your career, including work ethics, safety procedures, construction mathematics, communications, print reading, and common tools.
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Part I: THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
1. Organization of the Industry.
2. Working in the Industry.
3. Green Construction.
Part II: SAFETY.
4. Jobsite Safety.
5. Safety with Ladders, Scaffolds, and Machines.
Part III: CONSTRUCTION MATH.
6. Whole Numbers.
7. Decimals.
8. Fractions.
9. Linear Measure.
10. Percent (Percentage).
11. Area and Volume.
12. Right Angles.
13. Combined Operations.
14. Hand Tools-Selection, Use and Care.
15. Power Tools-Selection, Use, and Care.
16. Fasteners.
17. Adhesives and Sealants
18. Rigging.
Part IV: PRINT READING.
19. Views.
20. Scales.
21. Alphabet of Lines.
22. Use of Symbols.
23. Plan Views.
24. Elevations.
25. Sections and Details.
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Glossary.
Index.

Part I: THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
1. Organization of the Industry.
2. Working in the Industry.
3. Green Construction.
Part II: SAFETY.
4. Jobsite Safety.
5. Safety with Ladders, Scaffolds, and Machines.
Part III: CONSTRUCTION MATH.
6. Whole Numbers.
7. Decimals.
8. Fractions.
9. Linear Measure.
10. Percent (Percentage).
11. Area and Volume.
12. Right Angles.
13. Combined Operations.
14. Hand Tools-Selection, Use and Care.
15. Power Tools-Selection, Use, and Care.
16. Fasteners.
17. Adhesives and Sealants
18. Rigging.
Part IV: PRINT READING.
19. Views.
20. Scales.
21. Alphabet of Lines.
22. Use of Symbols.
23. Plan Views.
24. Elevations.
25. Sections and Details.
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Glossary.
Index.

Prepare for a successful career in the building trades with RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, Fifth Edition. This reader-friendly, highly visual, full-color book was created in partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI) and based on National Skill Standards for residential construction, so you can be confident you?ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. The new edition includes updates to give you the latest information on today's industry standards, current technology and techniques, and practices you?ll likely encounter on the job. You?ll also learn essential ideas and skills to help you launch and grow your career, including work ethics, safety procedures, construction mathematics, communications, print reading, and common tools.

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