Masonry and Concrete Complete Construction / Edition 1

by Christine Beall

Overview

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 professionalsPart 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780070067066
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	08/25/2000
Series:	Complete Construction Series
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.85(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	Introduction to Concrete and Masonry	1
1.1	Characteristics and Performance	2
1.2	Job Site Safety	4
1.3	Building Codes	5
1.4	How to Use this Book	5
Chapter 2	Understanding Concrete	7
2.1	Basic Properties of Concrete	8
2.1.1	Properties of Fresh Concrete	8
2.1.2	Properties of Hardened Concrete	10
2.2	Concrete Ingredients	13
2.2.1	Cement	13
2.2.2	Aggregates	16
2.2.3	Water	20
2.2.4	Admixtures	20
2.3	Concrete Mix Designs	23
2.4	Formwork and Reinforcement	25
2.4.1	Formwork Materials	25
2.4.2	Concrete Reinforcement	28
2.5	Control, Construction, and Isolation Joints	29
2.5.1	Control Joints	30
2.5.2	Construction Joints	31
2.5.3	Isolation Joints	31
2.6	Cement Hydration and Concrete Curing	32
Chapter 3	Concrete Construction Techniques	37
3.1	Estimating	37
3.1.1	Estimating Total Concrete Volume	38
3.1.2	Estimating Individual Ingredients	38
3.2	Site Preparation	43
3.2.1	Size and Layout	43
3.2.2	Excavating or Filling	44
3.3	Building Formwork	45
3.3.1	Temporary Formwork	46
3.3.2	Permanent Formwork	50
3.3.3	Curved Formwork	51
3.4	Placing Reinforcement	53
3.4.1	Placing Steel Reinforcing Bars	53
3.4.2	Placing Steel Reinforcing Mesh	54
3.5	Mixing Concrete on Site	55
3.5.1	Hand Mixing	58
3.5.2	Machine Mixing	59
3.6	Pouring Concrete	61
3.7	Concrete Finishing	63
3.7.1	Floating, Troweling, and Brooming	63
3.7.2	Special Finishes	68
3.8	Curing Concrete	74
3.8.1	Cold Weather Concreting	76
3.8.2	Hot Weather Concreting	78
3.9	Avoiding Common Problems	80
Chapter 4	Understanding Masonry	83
4.1	Basic Properties of Masonry	83
4.2	Brick	87
4.2.1	Brick Sizes, Shapes, and Colors	87
4.2.2	Brick Properties	90
4.2.3	Brick Pavers	93
4.2.4	Fire Brick	93
4.3	Concrete Masonry Units	94
4.3.1	Block Sizes and Shapes	95
4.3.2	Special-Purpose Blocks	97
4.3.3	CMU Colors and Finishes	97
4.3.4	CMU Properties	100
4.3.5	Concrete Pavers	101
4.3.6	Coatings for Concrete Masonry	101
4.4	Cast Stone and Cultured Stone	103
4.5	Natural Stone	103
4.5.1	Rubble, Ashlar, and Flagstone	105
4.5.2	Common Types of Natural Stone	106
4.5.3	Selecting Stone	110
4.6	Masonry Mortar and Grout	110
4.6.1	Mortar and Grout Properties	111
4.6.2	Gementitious Materials	114
4.6.3	Aggregates	117
4.6.4	Mixing Water	119
4.6.5	Mortar and Grout Admixtures	119
4.6.6	Mortar and Grout Mixes	121
4.7	Masonry Accessories	125
4.7.1	Anchors, Ties, and Fasteners	125
4.7.2	Reinforcement	125
4.7.3	Flashing and Weep Holes	129
4.8	Weather-Resistant Masonry	130
4.8.1	Limit Moisture Penetration	130
4.8.2	Prevent Moisture Accumulation	134
Chapter 5	Masonry Construction Techniques	135
5.1	Planning and Estimating	135
5.1.1	Modular Planning	136
5.1.2	Estimating Materials	140
5.2	Construction Preparation	141
5.2.1	Material Delivery, Storage, and Handling	141
5.2.2	Inspecting Surfaces to Receive Masonry	145
5.2.3	Layout and Coursing	145
5.2.4	Masonry Units	147
5.2.5	Reinforcement, Connectors, and Accessories	148
5.3	Mixing Mortar	148
5.4	Unit Masonry Construction	152
5.4.1	Unit and Mortar Placement	153
5.4.2	Flashing and Weep Holes	162
5.4.3	Installing Accessories and Reinforcement	163
5.4.4	Control and Expansion Joints	165
5.5	Stone Masonry Construction	169
5.5.1	Cutting and Shaping Stone	169
5.5.2	Mortar for Stone Masonry	170
5.5.3	Setting Stone	170
5.5.4	Flashing and Weep Holes	170
5.5.5	Accessories	171
5.6	Grouting Masonry	171
5.7	Protections	173
5.7.1	Bracing	173
5.7.2	Coverings	173
5.7.3	Cold Weather	174
5.7.4	Hot Weather	175
5.7.5	Moist Curing	177
5.8	Cleaning Masonry	178
5.8.1	Construction Precautions	178
5.8.2	Methods of Cleaning	178
5.8.3	Cleaning Fresh Mortar Smears	180
5.8.4	Efflorescence and Calcium Carbonate Stains	184
5.9	Clear Water Repellents	184
Chapter 6	Footings, Foundation Walls, Basements and Slabs	187
6.1	Building Code Requirements	187
6.1.1	Soil-Bearing Pressures	188
6.1.2	Frost Depth	188
6.2	Footings	188
6.2.1	Concrete Footings	191
6.2.2	Stepped Footings	193
6.2.3	Footings Without Forms	195
6.2.4	Steel Reinforcement	197
6.3	Foundation Walls and Basements	199
6.3.1	Foundation Walls	200
6.3.2	Basement Walls	210
6.3.3	Formwork	211
6.3.4	Reinforcement	212
6.3.5	Basement Slabs	215
6.4	Slabs-on-Grade	216
6.5	Drainage and Waterproofing	218
6.5.1	Water Movement In Soils	220
6.5.2	Water Vapor Movement In Soils	223
6.5.3	Surface and Subsurface Drainage	224
6.5.4	Waterproofing Membranes and Dampproof Coatings	230
6.6	Vapor Retarders	236
6.7	Insulation	238
6.8	Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations	240
6.9	Ventilation and Radon Protection	242
Chapter 7	Masonry Veneer	249
7.1	Veneer Anchorage	249
7.2	Veneer Support Above Grade	255
7.3	Lintels and Arches	255
7.4	Drainage Cavity	267
7.5	Flashing and Weep Holes	268
7.6	Expansion and Control Joints	276
Chapter 8	Paving	279
8.1	Design Guidelines	279
8.2	Concrete Paving	285
8.2.1	Driveways	288
8.2.2	Sidewalks	291
8.2.3	Steps	292
8.2.4	Patios	298
8.3	Masonry Paving	299
8.3.1	Brick Paving	300
8.3.2	Concrete Masonry Paving	311
8.3.3	Natural Stone Paving	313
Chapter 9	Masonry Garden Walls	315
9.1	Footings	315
9.2	Brick Garden Walls	316
9.3	Brick Screen Walls	323
9.4	CMU Garden Walls	327
9.5	CMU Screen Walls	336
9.6	Stone Garden Walls	340
9.6.1	Dry-Stack Stone Wall	340
9.6.2	Mortared Stone Wall	342
Chapter 10	Retaining Walls	345
10.1	Retaining Wall Types	345
10.2	Reinforced Cantilever Retaining Walls	347
10.2.1	Footings	348
10.2.2	Dimensions and Reinforcement	349
10.2.3	Drainage and Waterproofing	353
10.2.5	Construction	357
10.3	Segmental CMU Retaining Walls	358
10.4	Dry-Stack Stone Gravity Retaining Walls	363
10.5	Tree Wells	367
	Glossary	369
	Bibliography	389
	Index	391