Masonry and Concrete [Paperback]

Christine Beall (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070067066 | ISBN-13: 978-0070067066 | Publication Date: August 25, 2000 | Edition: 1

The only all-inclusive, accessible reference for all aspects of building with masonry and concrete for residential purposes - ideal for residential builders, contractors, remodelers, and other professionals Part of the Complete Construction Series, this design-it, specify-it, and build-it source aids decision-making and construction performance by illustrating and explaining the function and behavior of each material Provides problem-avoiding insights into installation, construction, storage, and cleaning techniques - filled with tables, graphs, and over 100 illustrations

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From the Back Cover

Cut costs and avoid callbacks with this indispensable guide especially for residential construction professionals. Here to help you plan and do any concrete and masonry job right, Masonry and Concrete brings you top-line guidance from one of the country's leading experts, consulting architect Christine Beall, an author of the industry standards. Inside, she gives you ways to reduce materials expenses, slash time spent on the job, and avoid expensive, reputation-damaging errors. Plus, this application-loaded sourcebook alerts you to important new trends in homebuilding, provides a complete source of quick and expert answers, and serves as a springboard for your own design ideas. A featured volume in McGraw-Hill's popular new Complete Construction Series, Masonry and Concrete offers help with: *Every aspect of residential building with masonry and concrete *Construction and installation techniques *Brick, concrete, cast and natural stone *Mixing, reinforcing, pouring, and finishing *Foundations, slabs, paving, veneers, sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, patios, and new applications *Preventing temperature and weather damage *Tools, techniques, and recommended practices *Planning and estimating *Basic design principles *Performance figures *Specification data *Job site safety *Nearly 300 illustrations, tables, charts, and graphs *Industry standards and CABO code requirements Tailored to the home-building pro, this book delivers all the expertise you'll ever need with these essential building materials and their techniques.

About the Author

Christine Beall is a consulting architect who has more than 25 years of experience in the design, specification, and construction of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. She has written or edited several books, including Masonry Design and Detailing and Thermal and Moisture Protection Manual (also from McGraw-Hill), and has published more than 100 articles and papers on masonry, sealants, glass, fire-resistant materials, moisture problems, and related construction topics. An active member in several professional organizations, Ms. Beall works as a consultant and expert witness in solving or avoiding design and construction problems. She has also been a contributor to Architectural Graphic Standards and the Masonry Designer’s Guide to the MSJC Masonry Code and Specifications and McGraw-Hill’s Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (August 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070067066
• ISBN-13: 978-0070067066
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,336,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good for Concrete and Masonry theory but not a "how to" book, August 25, 2003

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masonry neophyte in colorado (Ft. Morgan, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Masonry and Concrete (Paperback)

This would be a good college text book for "Concrete and Masonry Theory". What I was looking for is a good text book for a "How the Heck do I pour concrete and lay bricks?" class. This weakly illustrated book with black and white photos was written by an architect and not a mason and is more suited to the general contractor or construction inspector. If you are looking for a hands-on "how to" book skip this one and buy a step by step well illustrated book with color photos.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masonry & Cement Man, September 7, 2005

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Jack "Jack" (Anaheim) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Masonry and Concrete (Paperback)

While this book was written by an architect, she has a great depth of knowlege in the trade and the information is invaluable. However, To actually build a masonry house, it is necessary to have some hands on experience. An actual masonry course, would be inorder. In other words, as a reference for a masonry student, this is great, but it can not replace or modify the need to experience mixing mortar and squaring block. The author's other book on detailing masonry is also good, and is highly recommended.