Clifford J. Schexnayder – författare

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Fully updated coverage of construction planning techniques and equipment technology

Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, Ninth Edition, follows in the footsteps of previous editions by laying out the fundamentals of machine utilization and production estimating in a logical, simple, and concise format. The book discusses the latest technologies and capabilities and offers real-world applications. Examples and illustrations showcase the latest equipment models and end-of-chapter summaries and homework problems reinforce salient points. You will explore construction economics, earthwork, and soil and rock properties. Safety procedures and financial considerations are thoroughly explained in this comprehensive guide.

Coverage includes:

•The history of construction equipment

•Safety

•Planning equipment utilization

•Equipment economics

•Operating costs

•Rent and lease considerations

•Planning for earthwork construction

•Soil and rock

•Compaction specifications

•Seismic and deflection testing

•Soil processing

•Current models of dozers, excavators, scrapers, and cranes

•And much more

Construction planning techniques, technology, and applications—fully updated for the latest advances

This thoroughly revised guide covers the fundamentals of construction equipment, machinery utilization, and production estimating. You will learn about construction economics, earthwork, and soil and rock properties. Rock blasting and drilling, pile driving, water pumping, and concrete and asphalt construction procedures are clearly explained. The book also contains technical depth for calculating machine production capability.

Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Tenth Edition lays out the latest technologies and shows how to apply those technologies to real-world construction projects—all with an emphasis on cutting-edge machine capabilities. Examples and illustrations showcase the latest equipment models, while chapter summaries and homework problems help reinforce salient points. Presented in a logical and concise format, this up-to-date edition features new chapters on trenches, trenchless technology, and virtual design.