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Construction Methods and Management

ISBN: 9780135703670 | 0135703670
Edition: 4th
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/1998

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SummaryTable of Contents
Appropriate for any course in construction, its methodology, materials and management. It is particularly suitable as an introductory college text. This fourth edition expands the integration of major construction management topics and modern heavy construction and building construction for entry-level students and continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the latest developments and skills necessary to succeed in this highly competitive industry.
Comprehensive and up-to-date, the text integrates major const... MORE
1 Introduction
1(18)
1-1 The Construction Industry
1(2)
1-2 The Construction Process
... MORE3(5)
1-3 Codes and Regulations
8(2)
1-4 State of the Industry
10(1)
1-5 Construction Management
11(4)
1-6 Construction Trends and Prospects
15(1)
Problems
16(1)
References
17(2)
PART ONE Earthmoving and Heavy Construction19(244)
2 Earthmoving Materials and Operations
21(24)
2-1 Introduction to Earthmoving
21(2)
2-2 Earthmoving Materials
23(1)
2-3 Soil Identification and Classification
24(5)
2-4 Soil Volume-Change Characteristics
29(4)
2-5 Spoil Banks
33(2)
2-6 Estimating Earthwork Volume
35(4)
2-7 Construction Use of the Mass Diagram
39(2)
Problems
41(2)
References
43(2)
3 Excavating and Lifting
45(38)
3-1 Introduction
45(4)
3-2 Shovels
49(3)
3-3 Draglines
52(6)
3-4 Backhoes
58(3)
3-5 Clamshells
61(4)
3-6 Trenching and Trenchless Technology
65(4)
3-7 Cranes
69(11)
Problems
80(1)
References
81(2)
4 Loading and Hauling
83(44)
4-1 Estimating Equipment Travel Time
83(10)
4-2 Dozers
93(7)
4-3 Loaders
100(5)
4-4 Scrapers
105(13)
4-5 Trucks and Wagons
118(5)
Problems
123(2)
References
125(2)
5 Compacting and Finishing
127(28)
5-1 Principles of Compaction
127(5)
5-2 Compaction Equipment and Procedures
132(12)
5-3 Soil Stabilization
144(2)
5-4 Grading and Finishing
146(5)
Problems
151(2)
References
153(2)
6 Production of Aggregate, Concrete, and Asphalt Mixes
155(32)
6-1 Production of Aggregate
155(12)
6-2 Production of Concrete
167(11)
6-3 Production of Asphalt Mixes
178(5)
Problems
183(2)
References
185(2)
7 Paving and Surface Treatments
187(16)
7-1 Concrete Paving
187(4)
7-2 Asphalt Paving and Surface Treatments
191(6)
7-3 Pavement Repair and Rehabilitation
197(3)
Problems
200(1)
References
201(2)
8 Rock Excavation
203(30)
8-1 Introduction
23(5)
8-2 Drilling
208(8)
8-3 Blasting
216(7)
8-4 Rock Ripping
223(3)
8-5 Estimating Production and Cost
226(3)
Problems
229(3)
References
231(2)
9 Compressed Air and Water Systems
233(30)
9-1 Introduction
233(1)
9-2 Compressed Air Systems
234(12)
9-3 Water Supply Systems
246(13)
Problems
259(2)
References
261(2)
PART TWO Building Construction263(188)
10 Foundations
265(34)
10-1 Foundation Systems
265(1)
10-2 Spread Footings
266(1)
10-3 Soil Improvement
267(2)
10-4 Piles
269(9)
10-5 Piers and Caissons
278(1)
10-6 Stability of Excavations
279(5)
10-7 Protecting Excavations and Workers
284(5)
10-8 Dewatering Excavations
289(4)
10-9 Pressure Grouting
293(3)
Problems
296(1)
References
297(2)
11 Concrete Consturction
299(36)
11-1 Construction Applications of Concrete
299(12)
11-2 Concrete Construction Practices
311(5)
11-3 Concrets Formwork
316(8)
11-4 Reinforcing Steel
324(5)
11-5 Quality Control
329(3)
Problems
332(1)
References
333(2)
12 Concrete Form Design
335(30)
12-1 Design Principles
335(1)
12-2 Design Loads
335(3)
12-3 Method of Analysis
338(7)
12-4 Slab Form Design
345(8)
12-5 Wall and Column Form Design
353(6)
12-6 Design of Lateral Bracing
359(4)
Problems
363(1)
References
364(1)
13 Wood Construction
365(40)
13-1 Introduction
365(1)
13-2 Wood Materials and Properties
365(5)
13-3 Frame Construction
370(12)
13-4 Timber Construction
382(7)
13-5 Fastenings, Connections, and Notching
389(14)
Problems
403(1)
References
403(2)
14 Steel Construction
405(18)
14-1 Introduction
405(2)
14-2 Structural Steel
407(4)
14-3 Steel Erection
412(3)
14-4 Field Connections
415(5)
14-5 Safety
420(1)
Problems
421(1)
References
422(1)
15 Masonry Construction
423(28)
15-1 Brick Masonry
423(10)
15-2 Concrete Masonry
433(7)
15-3 Other Masonry Materials
440(2)
15-4 Estimating Quantity of Masonry
442(1)
15-5 Construction Practice
443(5)
Problems
448(1)
References
449(2)
PART THREE Construction Management451(104)
16 Planning and Scheduling
453(30)
16-1 Introduction
453(1)
16-2 Bar Graph Method
454(5)
16-3 CPM--THE Critical Path Method
459(12)
16-4 Scheduling and Resource Assignment Using CPM
471(4)
16-5 Practical Considerations in Network Use
475(2)
16-6 Linear Scheduling Methods
477(1)
Problems
478(3)
References
481(2)
17 Construction Economics
483(24)
17-1 Introduction
483(1)
17-2 Time Value of Money
483(1)
17-3 Equipment Cost
484(12)
17-4 The Rent--Lease--Buy Decision
496(3)
17-5 Financial Management of Construction
499(4)
Problems
503(3)
References
506(1)
18 Contract Construction
507(14)
18-1 Introduction
507(1)
18-2 Bidding and Contract Award
508(3)
18-3 Construction Contracts
511(3)
18-4 Plans and Specifications
514(2)
18-5 Contract Administration
516(3)
Problems
519(1)
References
520(1)
19 Construction Safety and Health
521(10)
19-1 Importance of Safety
521(1)
19-2 OSHA
522(1)
19-3 Safety Programs
523(1)
19-4 Safety Procedures
524(3)
19-5 Environmental Health in Construction
527(3)
Problems
530(1)
References
530(1)
20 Improving Productivity and Performance
531(24)
20-1 The Big Picture
531(1)
20-2 Work Improvement
532(8)
20-3 Quantitative Management Methods
540(5)
20-4 Computers and Other Tools
545(2)
20-5 Robots in Construction
547(4)
Problems
551(1)
References
552(3)
Appendix A: Metric Conversion Factors555(2)
Appendix B: Construction Industry Organizations557(2)
Index559

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