Introduction to Construction Engineering

Author: Shang Rubin
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book comprehensively elaborates on the relevant technical knowledge of construction engineering, including architectural design, building materials, building structures, and the basic content of construction. The terminology used in the book follows the unified writing conventions specified by the National Standard (GB), and the data adopts legal metrological units. During the writing process, efforts were made to ensure clear concepts, well-organized structure, and ease of self-study. This book can serve as a textbook for introductory courses on construction engineering for majors such as construction engineering, engineering management, and related fields. It can also be used as a reference for personnel engaged in architectural design, construction, project management, and engineering cost estimation. The book is divided into 4 parts and 17 chapters, covering topics such as the basic elements of architecture and construction, architectural design, the fundamental properties of building materials, basic building materials, cement-based composite materials, waterproofing and insulation materials, decorative materials, foundations and basements, wall structures, floor and ceiling structures, stairs and steps, roof structures, doors and windows, load-bearing structures and construction of single-story factories, industrialized buildings, main construction projects of buildings, and decorative engineering. In addition to serving as a textbook for universities and colleges in construction engineering, engineering management, financial management, and related fields, this book is also available for reference for engineering technicians and cost estimators involved in architectural design, construction, and project management.