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Construction Methods and Management, 8th Edition, is designed to guide construction engineers and managers in planning, estimating, and directing construction operations safely and effectively. Comprehensive and up-to-date, the text integrates major construction management topics with an explanation of the methods of heavy/highway and building construction. It incorporates both customary U.S. units and metric (SI) units and is the only text to present concrete formwork design equations and procedures using both measurement systems. This edition features information on the latest developments in soil excavation, asphalt paving, and earthmoving equipment.

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Author:   Stephens Nunnally
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   8th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 1.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 1.00cm
Weight:   1.030kg
ISBN:  

9780135000793

ISBN 10:   0135000793
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   04 January 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781292039350
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction PART ONE: EARTHMOVING AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION 2. Earthmoving Materials and Operations 3. Excavating and Lifting 4. Loading and Hauling 5. Compacting and Finishing 6. Rock Excavation 7. Production of Aggregate, Concrete, and Asphalt Mixes 8. Paving and Surface Treatments 9. Compressed Air and Water Systems PART TWO: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 10. Foundations 11. Wood Construction 12. Concrete Construction 13. Concrete Form Design 14. Masonry Construction 15. Steel Construction PART THREE: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 16. Planning and Scheduling 17. Construction Economics 18. Contract Construction 19. Construction Safety and Health and Equipment Maintenance 20. Improving Productivity and Performance

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