Carpentry

Carpentry

  • 7th Edition
  • © 2021
  • ISBN: 978-0-8269-0823-0
  • Author(s): Leonard Koel
  • 964 pages, 1623 illustrations, hardcover
  • Complimentary Access to Online Learner Resources

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As the construction professional’s book of choice, Carpentry provides a highly illustrated step-by-step approach to carpentry skill development. The textbook contains 70 units designed to help develop and upgrade the skills and competencies required in the carpentry trade and introduces related concepts.

In addition to comprehensive coverage of tools, equipment, materials, and proven trade practices, this edition includes coverage of unequal pitch roof framing, updated information on building codes and standards, coverage of additional tools and equipment, updated information on mass timber framing, and new review questions at the end of each unit. New units in this edition include Rigging and Lifting, Alternative Energy Systems, and Decks and Fencing.
Carpentry and Construction
• Types of Construction
• The Building Trades
Construction Materials
• The Nature of Wood
• Lumber
• Engineered Wood Products
• Concrete
• Fastening Systems
Hand Tools
• Measuring and Layout Tools
• Fastening and Prying Tools
• Sawing and Cutting Tools
• Clamping and Boring Tools
• Smoothing Tools
Power Tools
• Portable Power Saws
• Stationary Power Tools
• Portable Power Drills and Screwdrivers
• Portable Power Planes, Routers, and Sanders
• Pneumatic and Powder-Actuated Tools
• Welding and Metal-Cutting Equipment
Construction Equipment, Jobsite Safety, and Working Conditions
• Scaffolds, Fall Protection Systems, and Ladders
• Construction Equipment
• Rigging and Lifting
• Job-Site Safety and Working Conditions
Building Design and Printreading
• Building Design, Plans, and Specifications
• Understanding the Language of Prints
• Plot Plans
• Foundation Plans
• Floor Plans
• Exterior Elevations
• Section Views
• Details and Framing Plans
• Door, Window, and Finish Schedules
• Building Codes, Zoning, Permits, and
Inspections Survey Instruments and Operations
• Builder’s Levels, Automatic Levels, and Transit-Levels
• Laser Levels and Total Station Instruments
Foundation and Outdoor Slab Construction
• Building Site and Foundation Layout
• Types of Foundations
• Forming Methods and Materials
• Foundation Designs — Form Construction
• Stairway and Outdoor Slab Forms
• Foundation Moisture Control and Insect Prevention
Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Frame Construction
• Floor Framing
• Wall Framing
• Ceiling Framing
• Metal Framing
Roof Frame Construction
• Basic Roof Types and Roof Theory
• Gable, Gambrel, and Shed Roofs
• Hip Roofs
• Intersecting Roofs
• Roof Trusses
Energy Conservation: Energy Auditing and Construction Methods
• Energy Auditing and Building Science
• Thermal Insulation and Other Insulating Methods
• Sound Control
• Alternative Energy Systems
Exterior Finish
• Roof Finish
• Exterior Window and Door Frames
• Exterior Wall Finishes
• Decks and Fencing
Interior Finish
• Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish
• Interior Doors and Hardware
• Cabinet and Countertop Installation
• Interior Trim
• Finish Flooring
Stairway Construction
• Types of Stairways
• Stairway Construction
Heavy Wood Construction
• Post-and-Beam Construction
• Mass Timber Construction
Commercial Concrete Construction
• Foundation Design for Commercial Construction
• Commercial Concrete Construction Formwork
• Concrete Placement for Commercial Construction
• Precast Concrete Systems
ONLINE LEARNER RESOURCES
• Quick Quizzes®
• Glossary (English/Español) - NEW
• Flash Cards
• Master Math® Applications
• Printreading Tests
• Measurement Activity
• Media Library
• Internet Resources
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