Construction Methods and ManagementComprehensive and up-to-date, the text integrates major construction management topics with an explanation of the methods of heavy/highway and building construction. It incorporates both customary U.S. units and metric ( SI) units and is the only text to present concrete formwork design equations and procedures using both measurement systems. This edition features information on new construction technology, the latest developments in soil and asphalt compaction, the latest developments in wood preservation and major health, safety and environmental concerns. Explains latest developments in soil and asphalt compaction. Presents the latest developments in wood perservation materials and techniques which respond to environmental concerns. Expanded and updated coverage of construction safety and major health hazards and precautions. Designed to guide construction engineers and managers in planning, estimating, and directing construction operations safely and effectively. |
Contents
Part One Earthmoving and Heavy Construction | 14 |
EXCAVATING AND LIFTING | 30 |
LOADING AND HAULING | 58 |
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Common terms and phrases
AASHTO activity aggregate ANFO angle angle of repose asphalt backhoe beam blade blasting bolt bond boom bracing brick bucket calculated capacity Caterpillar Inc cement compaction compactor compression compressor computer program concrete construction industry contract contractor cost Courtesy crane cycle depreciation depth diagram dozer drill electroosmosis Equation equipment estimated excavation factor formwork glued laminated timber grade grouting haul units hole hydraulic illustrated in Figure joists km/h lb/sq ft length lift loader masonry material maximum method mi/h minimum mixer moisture content operating OSHA pile pipe platform frame Plywood Portland Cement pressure PROBLEM procedures production pump pusher resistance ripper rock rollers rolling resistance safety schedule scraper shovel shown in Figure slab soil span specific standard stringer structural Subgrade surface Table tion tractor truck truss Typical usually utilize volume wall weight weld wellpoint workers
References to this book
Planning and Analysis of Construction Operations Daniel W. Halpin,Leland S. Riggs Limited preview - 1992 |
Estimating and Project Management for Building Contractors Michael Kitchens No preview available - 1996 |