Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods [Hardcover]

H. Leslie Simmons (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471714054 | ISBN-13: 978-0471714057 | Publication Date: November 3, 2006 | Edition: 8

Get the industry standard?updated for a new age of construction.

For more than fifty years, Construction has been the cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction professionals and students. This new edition, now called Olin's Construction after its original author, is an invaluable resource that will provide in-depth coverage for decades to come. You?ll find the most up-to-date principles, materials, methods, codes, and standards used in the design and construction of contemporary residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.

Organized by the MasterFormat 2004 Edition, this edition:

• Includes more than 1,200 informative illustrations, including 150 new images.
• Features new information on sustainability and construction management.
• Reflects the expanded adoption of the ICC? Codes.
• Addresses everything from site preparation to concrete finishing, masonry design to plastic fabrications, waterproofing to sprinkler systems, air conditioning to heat conveyance.

Join the generations who have relied on this book to provide the vital descriptive information on how to design buildings, detail components, specify materials and product, and avoid common pitfalls.

Editorial Reviews

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"This edition reflects the expanded adoption of the ICC codes and includes new information on sustainability and construction management." (Book News, February 2008)

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New title, same industry standard—updated for a new age of construction

For more than fifty years, Construction has been the cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction professionals and students. This new Eighth Edition, now called Olin's Construction after its original author, is an invaluable resource that will continue to provide in-depth coverage for decades to come. It offers the most up-to-date principles, materials, methods, codes, and standards used in the design and construction of contemporary residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.

Organized by the MasterFormat 2004 Edition, Olin's Construction, Eighth Edition features:

• More than 1,200 informative illustrations, including 150 new images
• New information on sustainability and construction management
• Reflects the expanded adoption of the ICC© Codes

This Eighth Edition addresses the key issues involved in most residential and commercial building construction—from site preparation to concrete finishing, masonry design to plastic fabrications, waterproofing to sprinkler systems, air conditioning to heat conveyance, and much more. It also provides vital descriptive information on design basics, detail components, material and product specification, and construction documentation, along with helpful pointers on how to avoid pitfalls commonly encountered in building design and construction.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1232 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 8 edition (November 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471714054
• ISBN-13: 978-0471714057
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

H. Leslie Simmons is a construction consultant and specifications writer with more than 55 years in professional experience.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Students or Reference Library, September 4, 2008

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This review is from: Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods (Hardcover)

The follow up to Construction: Principles, Materials & Methods is Olin's Construction. The book is both detailed in the same old editions fashions however the drawings and reference images still have that text-book feel and are circa 1980s and some even 1970s. Some more modern methods are not covered which is a problem however many other "modern construction" books handle those. The basics are still where it's at and this book is a great reference that would fit nicely on your architecture, construction or building technology shelf. I'd really give it 3-1/2 stars but rounding makes it a 4 out of 5. To improve it would need to update drawings and images and also include more information on topics such as restoration; historic preservation and of course the ever changing advancements in modern construction. Also, the next edition should have details/topics about Green Construction of which I have found none thus far.
I had the 5th edition as a student 12 years ago and wanted the updated version. Much of the information is the same and it's a toss up if you should get this as an update instead of say Allen's book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Easy to Read, March 7, 2010

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This review is from: Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods (Hardcover)

While very large, the book covers all details of a building from the ground up. It's very specific, but also a very easy read. It's written in clear, concise English that makes it an easy read... even though it may be a dry subject at times. For those who know nothing about construction (like myself who is just starting my architecture program) this is an ideal book.

3.0 out of 5 stars Cure for Insomnia!, November 4, 2009

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This review is from: Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods (Hardcover)

If you are clueless about construction, this will certainly help you learn more than you ever wanted to know. If you have been in construction, the only thing this book will help you learn is that it is heavy and hard to read in a recliner...