Olin's construction : principles, materials, and methods /
H. Leslie Simmons.
- 8th ed.
- Hoboken : J. Wiley & Sons, c2007.
- lvii, 1213 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Rev. ed. of: Construction : principles, materials, and methods. 7th ed. 2001.
Design and contracting requirements -- Existing conditions -- Concrete -- Masonry -- Metals -- Wood, plastics, and composites -- Thermal and moisture protection -- Openings -- Finishes -- Specialties -- Equipment -- Furnishings -- Special construction -- Conveying systems -- Fire suppression -- Plumbing -- Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) -- Electrical -- Communications -- Electronic safety and securitiy -- Earthwork -- Exterior improvements -- Utilities -- Properties of materials -- The metric system of measurement.