Construction Methods and Management - Couverture rigide

Nunnally, Stephens W.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0135703670 ISBN 13 : 9780135703670

Editeur : Pearson, 1997

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

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

Some of the features of this new edition include:

• New applications in the construction use of the mass diagram, design of concrete formwork, aggregate plant calibration and production, and concrete and asphalt production.
• New sections on construction equipment maintenance, mini-excavators and skid-steer loaders, fiber reinforcing and reinforcing bars, and the use of GPS in construction.
• Major revisions to Chapter 3 on excavating and lifting and revised and consolidated material on soil stabilization and improvement.

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0135703670
• ISBN 13: 9780135703670
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 567
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible