Construction Methods and Management - Couverture rigide

Nunnally, Stephens W.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0130482218 ISBN 13 : 9780130482211

Editeur : Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

Book by Nunnally S W

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

This classic text incorporates major construction management topics with coverage of the methods of heavy/highway and building construction. It incorporates both U.S. customary and metric (SI) units throughout the text, presents concrete formwork design equations and procedures in both units, and covers construction equipment maintenance practices and safety considerations. Heavily illustrated, this unique text and reference combines a solid foundation in principles with practical applications.

New to this edition:

• Use of the Internet in the construction industry.
• Pull scrapers.
• Rental equipment and the rental industry.
• Fire-retardant-treated wood and wood preservation.
• "Superpave" asphalt pavement.
• Rapid repair of concrete pavements.
• Hot and cold weather masonry construction.
• Cryogenic treatment of high-wear equipment components.
• Additional coverage on safety precautions.

Présentation de l'éditeur

For one- or two-semester courses covering heavy construction, building construction, and construction management.

This introductory text looks at major construction management topics alongside modern heavy construction and building construction, in order to provide students with the knowledge base necessary to succeed in this highly competitive industry. It offers comprehensive coverage of current developments in the field as they relate to growing international competition, rapid changes in technology, and increasing government regulation.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0130482218
• ISBN 13: 9780130482211
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 6
• Nombre de pages: 576