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Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (January 12, 2017) © 2018

  • Madan L. Mehta
  • Walter Scarborough
  • Diane Armpriest

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Organisation and Approach       

  • Full colour diagrams feature throughout the text.

  • A unique organisation creates an unparalleled exploration of building construction–principles of construction are covered in Part 1, and materials and systems of construction are covered in Part 2–providing students with a balanced learning approach.

  • A focus on principles in Part 1 emphasises the basic principles common to the performance of most building materials. By doing this in the classroom, the authors have experienced that they can preclude or reduce repetition when progressing from one material or system to another later on in the course. This focus also encourages critical thinking and informed decision making related to building materials and methods of construction. These principles will sustain over time even as materials and systems/assemblies are bound to change.               

  • The logical organisation in Part 2 presents the materials and systems in an order based on the extent of their use in the working world.

  • Cornerstone coverage of sustainability features a comprehensive chapter on sustainability and thorough integration of related content throughout the text.

  • Extensive cross-referencing allows for quick and thorough referencing from Part 2 (Materials and Systems) to the underlying principles in Part 1 (Principles of Construction). This gives instructors and students maximum flexibility and the ability to start with Part 2 if they prefer. This may be particularly appealing for a one-semester course.

                                                                               

Content, Illustrations, and Pedagogy

                                                                               

  • Hundreds of original photographs and drawings have been developed specifically for this text–clearly illustrating difficult concepts and ideas.

  • An extra-large trim size of 9” x 12” allows for an open and inviting layout so students can learn easily and effortlessly.

  • Numerous examples with solutions prepare students for exams and real-world applications. Principles in Practice sections demonstrate practical applications of key concepts and reinforce the fundamentals that will sustain over time.

  • A chapter on “Sustainable Construction” and the Focus on Sustainability boxes highlighted throughout th

Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems, 3/e, in full-color, has been substantially revised from its highly acclaimed Second Edition.

  • Extensive chapter revisions. Almost every chapter has been revised, with significant changes to chapters related to:

    • Construction project delivery

    • Building codes and regulations

    • Properties of building envelope

    • Mandate for the use of continuous envelope insulation

    • Detailing of exterior wall assemblies

    • Rating of the sustainability of materials and assemblies

    • Use of wood in mid-rise (six- to seven-story) construction

    • Cold-formed steel construction

    • Tilt-up wall construction, roofing, and floor coverings

PART I: Principles of Construction

An Overview of the Building Delivery Process (How Buildings Come Into Being)

Design and Constructions Regulations

Loads on Buildings

Load Resistance (The Structural Properties of Materials)

Properties of the Envelope-I (Thermal Properties

Properties of the Envelope-II (Air and Water Vapor Control)

Fire and Smoke-Related Properties

Acoustical Properties of Materials

Principles of Joints And Sealants (Expansion and Contraction Control)

Principles of Sustainable Construction

Soils and Excavations

Below-Grade Construction (Foundation Systems and Basements)


PART II: Material and Systems of Constructions

Materials for Wood Construction-I (Lumber)

Materials for Wood Construction-II (Engineered Wood Products, Fasteners, and Connectors)

Wood Light-Frame Construction-I

Wood Light-Frame Construction-II

Structural Insulated Panel Construction

Material Steel and Steel Components

Structural Steel Construction

Cold-Formed Steel construction

Lime, Portland Cement, And Concrete

Concrete Construction-I (Formwork, Reinforcement, and Slabs-On-Ground)

Concrete Construction-II (Site-Cast And Precast Concrete Framing Systems)

Masonry Materials-I (Mortar and Brick)

Masonry Materials-II (Concrete Masonry Units, Natural Stone, and Glass Masonry Units)

Masonry and Concrete Bearing Wall Construction

Exterior Wall Cladding-I (Principles of Rainwater Infiltration Control)

Exterior Wall Cladding-II (Masonry, Precast Concrete, and GFRC)

Exterior Wall Cladding-III (Stucco, Adhered Veneer, Eifs, Natural Stone, and Insulated Metal Panels)

Glass, Glazing, and Light-Transmitting Plastics

Windows and Doors

Exterior Wall Cladding-IV (Wall System in Glass)

Roofing-I (Low-Slope Roofs)

Roofing-I (Steep Roofs)

Stairs

Floor Coverings

Ceilings

Appendix A: SI System and U.S. System of Units

Appendix B: Preliminary Sizing of Structural Members

 

Madan Mehta, B.Arch., M.Bdg.Sc., Ph.D., P.E., is a faculty member at the School of Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington, and teaches courses in construction and structures. He was previously the Director of the Architectural Engineering Program at King Fahd University, Saudi Arabia. A licensed professional engineer (Texas), Fellow of the Institute of Architects (India), and Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, he has worked in India, Australia, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. With academic credentials in both architecture and engineering, he ran a comprehensive architecture/engineering practice while working as a faculty member at the Delhi School of Architecture, and he worked for a large general contractor in the United States during a leave of absence. He is the author of several full-length books and monographs on building construction, architectural structures, and architectural engineering.

                                                                               

Walter R. Scarborough, FCSI, SCIP, is Vice President and Regional Manager for Hall Building Information Group, LLC. He is a specifications consultant and registered architect (Texas) with over 35 years of comprehensive technical architectural experience in specifications, document production, and construction contract administration. Previously the Director of Specifications for 10 years for one of the largest architectural firms in the world, he was responsible for building sciences research, manager of a department of speciers, and master specification development and maintenance, in addition to being the specier for major healthcare, sports, detention, municipal, and commercial projects, some valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars. He is active in the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) at the local level (past president, secretary, and technical director) and national level (Education Committee and Practice Guide Task team), holds several CSI certifications, was awarded CSI’s prestigious J. Norman Hunter Memorial Award for advancing building sciences and specifications, and is the revision author for the first and second editions of CSI’s Project Delivery Practice Guide.

                                                                               

Diane Armpriest, M.L.A., M. Arch., is Associate Professor of Architecture, College of Art and Architecture, University of Idaho. Before joining the faculty in 2001, she worked as an architectural project manager, and as a project developer and construction manager for neighborhood nonprofit housing providers. Her teaching and research interests include the pedagogy of architectural building construction technology, the expression of structure and materials in Northwest regional architecture, and the relationship between building and site. Previously, she was Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Cincinnati. Highlights of her work there include research in resourc

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