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Construction
Planning, Equipment, & Methods
Provides the Reader
with the Fundamentals of Machine Utilization and Production
Estimating in a Logical, Simple and Concise Format
By
Peurifoy, Robert L
Schexnayder, Clifford J.
Shapira, Aviad
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
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