February 13, 2013 in Materials and Methods
Concrete Masonry Units have come alone way in the last 20 years. Today you can find them in any color and texture. Topics covered in this chapter include; CMU Production, Concrete Masonry Unit Classification, and CMU Sizes.
February 13, 2013 in Materials and Methods
Clay bricks and tile are one of the oldest building products we have. The concept of the production of brick and tile has not changed much, however today we have a greater understanding of the raw materials, and have advanced the manufacturing process. This chapter will cover the following topics; Properties of Clay, Principal Forms of Clay, the Manufacturing Process of Brick and Tile, Brick Sizes, and Mortar.
February 13, 2013 in Materials and Methods
This chapter will cover the History of Light Frame Construction, compare and contrast Platform Frame Construction and Balloon Frame Construction, and Framing Members.
February 13, 2013 in Materials and Methods
Aggregate and Stone are one of the oldest building materials. This chapter will cover the use of stone and aggregates, classification of stone, commercial forms, properties, ad types.
