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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherGoodheart-Willcox Publisher
ISBN-101566373425
ISBN-139781566373425
eBay Product ID (ePID)274505
Product Key Features
Book TitleModern Masonry
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicConstruction / Masonry
Publication Year1996
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering
AuthorClois E. Kicklighter
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight48.9 Oz
Item Length11.3 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN96-022363
Dewey Edition19
Dewey Decimal693/.1
SynopsisModern Masonry provides a thorough grounding in safe methods of laying brick, block, and stone, as well as a broad understanding of materials and their properties. Simply and clearly written, the text covers the important aspects of the masonry trade including tools and equipment; safety; the makeup, properties, uses, and sizes of every type of masonry unit; accepted techniques for laying all kinds of masonry units in all kinds of bonds; construction details for masonry walls, foundations, pavement, steps, garden walls, and masonry arches; and over 75 procedures for laying brick, block, and stone.-- Provides information on the newest materials and building techniques used in the industry, as well as the latest standards.-- Covers entire masonry systems such as walls, floors, and foundations.-- Full color throughout with numerous illustrations to enhance student understanding.-- Material is organized into functional units closely aligned with the needs of an apprenticeship training program, community college program, or other instructional setting.-- Reference section includes more than 30 useful charts and drawings.-- Offers step-by-step procedures for masonry techniques.-- Includes end-of-chapter review questions.
This book is an excellent reference for masonry pros. and beginners. All aspects of masonry building from tools, products, materials and reading and understanding blueprints is here. You will not be disappointed