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Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods
Fundamentals of Machine Utilization and Production Estimating in a Logical, Simple and Concise Format

By Robert L. Peurifoy, Clifford J.Schexnayder, Aviad Shapira

The Seventh 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.

This text features expanded coverage of building in today's global environment. Hundreds of photos and illustrations have been added to the seventh edition to make this dynamic text even more accessible to both students and professionals.

In addition, since technology is constantly evolving, this text provides an understanding of machine capabilities and how to properly apply those capabilities to construction challenges.

Web-based exercises have been added to many chapters to draw attention to the expanding volume of information available over the Internet. The computer monitor icon in the text margin will direct you to the text website. In addition, extensive web resources are provided at the end of every text chapter.

Contents:

  • 1 Machines Make It Possible
  • 2 Fundamental Concepts of Equipment Economics
  • 3 Planning for Earthwork Construction
  • 4 Soil and Rock
  • 5 Compaction and Stabilization Equipment
  • 6 Machine Equipment Power Requirements
  • 7 Dozers
  • 8 Scrapers
  • 9 Excavators
  • 10 Trucks and Hauling Equipment
  • 11 Finishing Equipment
  • 12 Drilling Rock and Earth
  • 13 Blasting Rock
  • 14 Aggregate Production
  • 15 Asphalt Mix Production and Placement
  • 16 Concrete and Concrete Equipment
  • 17 Cranes
  • 18 Draglines and Clamshells
  • 19 Piles and Pile-Driving Equipment
  • 20 Air Compressors and Pumps
  • 21 Planning for Building Construction
  • 22 Forming Systems
  • Appendixes
  • A Alphabetical List of Units with Their Si Names and Conversion Factors
  • B Selected English-to-Si Conversion Factors
  • C Selected U.S. Customary (English) Unit Equivalents
  • D Selected Metric Unit Equivalents

Hardcover
786 Pages
- 8 x 9-1/2 in.

Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods - Hard-cover - McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math - MG-0072964200 - ISBN: 0072964200 - ISBN-13: 9780072964202
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Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods - Hard-cover - McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math - MG-0072964200 - ISBN: 0072964200 - ISBN-13: 9780072964202
Hardcover, 786 pages

Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods - Hard-cover


MG-0072964200
$152.60
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