Information About Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 8th Edition
The 8th edition of Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods follows in the footsteps of the previous editions by providing the reader with the fundamentals of machine utilization and production estimating in a logical, simple and concise format. The text provides an understanding of machine capabilities and how to properly apply those capabilities to construction challenges.
NEW FEATURES
- Updated "Forming Systems" chapter focuses on advanced modular and industrialized forming systems.
- This new edition takes into account changes in the economics of construction, as well as the continuing improvement in technologies and management processes.
- Increased focus on design-build processes and technologies.
- A greater emphasis on crane safety and lift planning.
- Enhanced material on machine utilization and noise, and work schedule constraints.
- New photos and illustrations have been added.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Machines Make it Possible
Chapter 2: Equipment Economics
Chapter 3: Planning for Earthwork Construction
Chapter 4: Soil and Rock
Chapter 5: Compaction and Stabilization Equipment
Chapter 6: Mobile Equipment Power Requirements
Chapter 7: Dozers
Chapter 8: Scrapers
Chapter 9: Excavators
Chapter 10: Trucks and Hauling Equipment
Chapter 11: Finishing Equipment
Chapter 12: Drilling Rock and Earth
Chapter 13: Blasting Rock
Chapter 14: Aggregate Production
Chapter 15: Asphalt Mix Production and Placement
Chapter 16: Concrete and Concrete Equipment
Chapter 17: Cranes
Chapter 18: Piles and Pile-Driving Equipment
Chapter 19: Air Compressors and Pumps
Chapter 20: Forming Systems
Chapter 21: Planning for Building Construction
Appendix A – Alphabetical List of Units with Their SI Names and Conversion Factors
Appendix B – Selected English-to-SI Conversion Factors
Appendix C – Selected U.S. Customary (English) Unit Equivalents
Appendix D – Selected Metric Unit Equivalents
Index
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