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ObjectivesObjectives

Types of materials used in Types of materials used in construction.construction.

Typical symbols used for materials.Typical symbols used for materials. Construction Specification Institute.Construction Specification Institute. CSI DivisionsCSI Divisions

• Description of each section.Description of each section. Examples.Examples.

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Types of MaterialsTypes of Materials

ConcreteConcrete MasonryMasonry Metal Products Metal Products Wood Products Wood Products GlassGlass Ceramic TileCeramic Tile PlasticPlastic InsulationInsulation

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ConcreteConcrete

ConcreteConcrete• Cement (I-V)Cement (I-V)• SandSand• AggregateAggregate• WaterWater• AdmixturesAdmixtures

Reinforced ConcreteReinforced Concrete• (contains rebar and/or welded wire (contains rebar and/or welded wire

fabric)fabric)

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ConcreteConcrete

Reinforced ConcreteReinforced Concrete• Contains rebar and/or welded wire fabric Contains rebar and/or welded wire fabric

to increase tensile strengthto increase tensile strength• Pre-cast (in factory) or cast in place (on Pre-cast (in factory) or cast in place (on

site)site)• Pre-stressed ConcretePre-stressed Concrete

Pre-tensionedPre-tensioned Post-tensionedPost-tensioned Steel and concrete compliment one anotherSteel and concrete compliment one another

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ConcreteConcrete

Welded Wire Fabric (WWF)Welded Wire Fabric (WWF)• Prefabricated material used in concrete Prefabricated material used in concrete

floors, slabs, and pipesfloors, slabs, and pipes• Consists of a mesh of steel wires welded Consists of a mesh of steel wires welded

togethertogether

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MasonryMasonry

Stone (from Quarries)Stone (from Quarries) Brick (Manufactured)Brick (Manufactured) Bonded by Mortar (M,S,N,O,K)Bonded by Mortar (M,S,N,O,K) Types of BondsTypes of Bonds Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) Bond Beams, Lintels, Reinforcing Bond Beams, Lintels, Reinforcing

MembersMembers

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Wood ProductsWood Products

Most widely used construction materialMost widely used construction material Two classifications:Two classifications:

• Hardwood and SoftwoodHardwood and Softwood Most wood is used in the form or Most wood is used in the form or

lumberlumber• Rough sawn or surfacedRough sawn or surfaced• Structural Lumber (i.e. 2x4, 4x8, etc…)Structural Lumber (i.e. 2x4, 4x8, etc…)• PlywoodPlywood

Glue Laminated Timber (Glu-Lam)Glue Laminated Timber (Glu-Lam)

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Metal ProductsMetal Products

Structural SteelStructural Steel• Widely used in constructionWidely used in construction• Hot steel is run through succession of Hot steel is run through succession of

rollers to create steel sections, shapes, rollers to create steel sections, shapes, and platesand plates

• Available in many sizes and shapesAvailable in many sizes and shapes

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Construction Specification Institute Construction Specification Institute (CSI)(CSI)

16 Divisions in the CSI Format16 Divisions in the CSI Format• Grouped by building trades and related Grouped by building trades and related

broadscope sectionsbroadscope sections Provides the industry standard for Provides the industry standard for

cataloging design information.cataloging design information.

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DivisionsDivisions

1 – General 1 – General 2 – Sitework2 – Sitework 3 – Concrete3 – Concrete 4 – Masonry4 – Masonry 5 – Metals5 – Metals 6 – Wood & Plastics6 – Wood & Plastics 7 – Thermal & 7 – Thermal &

Moisture ProtectionMoisture Protection 8 – Doors & Windows8 – Doors & Windows

9 – Finishes9 – Finishes 10 – Specialties10 – Specialties 11 – Equipment11 – Equipment 12 – Furnishings12 – Furnishings 13 – Special 13 – Special

ConstructionConstruction 14 – Conveying 14 – Conveying

SystemsSystems 15 – Mechanical15 – Mechanical 16 - Electrical16 - Electrical

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DivisionsDivisions

General Requirements (1)General Requirements (1)• SummarySummary• Price and Payment Price and Payment

ProceduresProcedures• Quality RequirementsQuality Requirements• Product RequirementsProduct Requirements

Site Construction (2)Site Construction (2)• Site RemediationSite Remediation• Site PreparationSite Preparation• EarthworkEarthwork• FoundationFoundation• Utility ServicesUtility Services• Site ImprovementsSite Improvements

Concrete (3)Concrete (3)• Forms and AccessoriesForms and Accessories• Cast in PlaceCast in Place• GroutsGrouts• Pre-castPre-cast

Masonry (4)Masonry (4)• Masonry UnitsMasonry Units• StoneStone• Simulated MasonrySimulated Masonry• Restoration and CleaningRestoration and Cleaning

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DivisionsDivisions

Metals (5)Metals (5)• Structural Metal FramingStructural Metal Framing• Metal JoistsMetal Joists• Metal DeckMetal Deck• Railroad Track and Acces.Railroad Track and Acces.• Ornamental MetalOrnamental Metal

Wood & Plastics (6)Wood & Plastics (6)• Rough CarpentryRough Carpentry• Finish CarpentryFinish Carpentry• Architectural WoodworkArchitectural Woodwork• Structural PlasticsStructural Plastics• Plastic FabricationsPlastic Fabrications

Thermal & Moisture Thermal & Moisture Protection (7)Protection (7)• Damp/Water-proofingDamp/Water-proofing• Thermal ProtectionThermal Protection• Shingles, Roof Tiles, Roof Shingles, Roof Tiles, Roof

CoveringsCoverings• Siding PanelsSiding Panels• Joint SealersJoint Sealers

Doors & Windows (8)Doors & Windows (8)• Metal/Wood/Plastic DoorsMetal/Wood/Plastic Doors• Specialty DoorsSpecialty Doors• WindowsWindows• SkylightsSkylights• GlazingGlazing

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DivisionsDivisions

Finishes (9)Finishes (9)• Plaster and Gypsum BoardPlaster and Gypsum Board• TileTile• TerrazzoTerrazzo• CeilingsCeilings• FlooringFlooring• Wall FinishesWall Finishes• Paints and CoatingsPaints and Coatings

Specialties (10)Specialties (10)• Access FlooringAccess Flooring• FlagpolesFlagpoles• LockersLockers• Fire Protection SpecialtiesFire Protection Specialties• ScalesScales

Equipment (11)Equipment (11)• Security and VaultSecurity and Vault• Library EquipmentLibrary Equipment• Laundry and Dry cleaningLaundry and Dry cleaning• Parking ControlParking Control• Hydraulic Valves and Hydraulic Valves and

gatesgates• Recreational EquipmentRecreational Equipment• Medical EquipmentMedical Equipment

Furnishings (12)Furnishings (12)• ArtArt• FurnitureFurniture• Multiple SeatingMultiple Seating• Interior Plants and PlantersInterior Plants and Planters

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DivisionsDivisions

Special Construction (13)Special Construction (13)• Sound, Vibration controlSound, Vibration control• Swimming PoolsSwimming Pools• Storage TanksStorage Tanks• Sludge Conditioning Equip.Sludge Conditioning Equip.• Fire SuppressionFire Suppression• Security Security

Access/SurveillanceAccess/Surveillance Conveying Systems (14)Conveying Systems (14)

• ElevatorsElevators• LiftsLifts• EscalatorsEscalators• ScaffoldingScaffolding• Material HandlingMaterial Handling

Mechanical (15)Mechanical (15)• Process PipingProcess Piping• Fire Protection PipingFire Protection Piping• Refrigeration EquipmentRefrigeration Equipment• HVAC HVAC

Instruments/ControlsInstruments/Controls• Air DistributionAir Distribution

ElectricalElectrical• Wiring MethodsWiring Methods• Electrical PowerElectrical Power• Low Voltage DistributionLow Voltage Distribution• LightingLighting• CommunicationsCommunications• Sound and VideoSound and Video

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Question:Question:

Where would you find information Where would you find information regarding the installation of a regarding the installation of a skylightskylight??

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Division 8Division 8

Doors & WindowsDoors & Windows

Specifications Specifications QuestionsQuestions

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Where would you find informationWhere would you find information

regarding regarding cut and fill earthworkcut and fill earthwork??

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Site ConstructionSite Construction


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regarding regarding elevatorselevators??

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Conveying SystemsConveying Systems


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Regarding aRegarding a slab on grade slab on grade placementplacement??

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ConcreteConcrete


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regarding regarding paintspaints??

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FinishesFinishes


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