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This is the revised edition of the popular manual, with updated information on everything from on-site preplanning and layout through the construction of footings, foundations, walls, fireplaces and chimneys. There's an added appendix on safety regulations, with all the applicable OSHA sections pulled together into one handy condensed reference. There's new information on concrete, masonry and seismic reinforcement. Plus improved estimating techniques to help you win more construction bids. The emphasis is on integrating new techniques and improved materials with the tried-and-true methods. Includes information on cement and mortar types, mixes, coloring agents and additives, and suggestions on when, where and how to use them; calculating footing and foundation loads, with tables and formulas to use as references; forming materials and forming systems; pouring and reinforcing concrete slabs and flatwork; block and brick wall construction, including seismic requirements; crack control, masonry veneer construction, brick floors and pavements, including design considerations and materials; and cleaning, painting and repairing all types of masonry. 304 pp.
Masonry & Concrete Construction Revised - Table of Contents:
Chapter 1
Planning, Site Work and Surveying
Planning the job
Surveying for Footings and Foundations
Benchmarks and Elevations
Staking Out a Building
Measuring and laying Out
Horizontal Angles
Chapter 2
Concrete Characteristics and Properties
Portland Cement, 21
Aggregate
Water
Material Proportions
Preparing Small Batches of Concrete
Common Flaws in Concrete
Admixtures
Coloring Concrete
The Curing Process
Surface Treatments for Concrete
Testing Concrete
Estimating Concrete for Small Jobs
Chapter 3
Mortar
Mortar Components
Properties of Mortar
Mortar Types and Uses
Mixing Mortar
How to Place Mortar
Special Conditions
Preventing Efflorescence
Estimating Mortar
Chapter 4
Sizing and Building Concrete Footings
Footings and Load
Sizing Wall and Pier Footings
Forms for Concrete Footings
Steel Reinforcement in Concrete Footings
Pouring Concrete Footings
After You Pour
Chapter 5
Slab and Block Foundations, and Retaining Walls
Slab Foundations
Stepped Foundations
Masonry Materials
Preparing to Build
Laying the First Course
Pilasters
Masonry Retaining Walls
Estimating Block for Concrete Block Walls
Chapter 6
Pier and Grade Beam Foundations
Pier Foundations
Grade Beams
Chapter 7
Concrete Form Construction
Form Materials
Tables for Form Design
Building the Forms
Prefabricated Forms
Form Stripping and Maintenance
Chapter 8
Poured Concrete
Common Concrete Delivery Problems
The Importance of Water
Placing the Concrete
Finishing the Slab
Curing Concrete
Controlling Cracking in Concrete
Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather
Pouring Concrete in Hot Weather
Pouring Sidewalks and Driveways
Precast Concrete Slab Sidewalks
Chapter 9
Reinforced Masonry Construction
Masonry Walls and Partitions
Openings in Masonry Walls
Chapter 10
Reinforcing and Crack Control in Masonry Walls
Control Joints
Reinforcement for Masonry Walls
Anchors for Masonry Walls
Expansion Joints
Sealants
Chapter 11
Brick Wall Construction
Bonds and Patterns in Brickwork
Mortar Joints
Salvaged Brick
Estimating Brick Quantities
Chapter 12
Brick Veneer Construction
Properties of Brick Veneer
Foundations for Brick Veneer
Selecting Materials
Supporting Veneer
Allowing for Movement
Lintels, Sills and Jambs
Attaching Brick Veneer to an Existing Structure
Brick Veneer Over Metal Studs
Cavity Walls
Caulking and Sealants
Chapter 13
Limestone
How to Store Limestone
How to Handle Limestone
Supporting Limestone
Making Joints
Setting Limestone in Cold Weather
Dry Setting
Sealants and Joint Movement
Dampproofing
Cleaning Limestone
Removing Stains from Limestone
Repairing Damaged Stone
Chapter 14
Cleaning and Painting Brick Masonry
Cleaning Brick Masonry
Efflorescence
Removing Some Common Brick Stains
Painting Brick Masonry
Masonry Paints
Painting Near Unpainted Masonry
Chapter 15
Flashing and Moisture Control
Flashing Materials
How to Install Flashing
Where to Install Flashing
Weep Holes
Controlling Moisture in Brick Veneer and Cavity Walls
Sealants and Caulking
Chapter 16
Chimneys and Fireplaces
Flues
Fireplaces
Chapter 17
Floors and Pavements
Selecting the Right Brick for the Job
Planning the Job
Consider the Site
Selecting the Color, Texture and Bond Pattern
Joints
Base Materials
Setting Beds
Cushion Materials
Appendix
Construction Safety
Occupational Safety and Health Act
OSHA Standards
Subpart H. Material Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal
Masonry & Concrete Construction Revised
