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Author:   Errol van Amsterdam
Publisher:   Juta & Company Ltd
Imprint:   Juta Legal and Academic Publishers
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9780702197703

ISBN 10:   070219770
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   22 November 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Earthworks. Introduction; Site clearance; Setting out the site; Definitions; Foundations; Foundation types; Choosing foundation types; Determining the nature and bearing capacity of soil; Excavations; Timbering; Basic timbering excavation terminology; Trench excavation safety: Causes of collapses; Excavating basements; Retaining walls; Construction plant; Excavation plant; Earth-moving plant; Compaction plant. Structures. Introduction; Structural forms; Structural steel forms; Precast concrete forms; Scaffolding; Formwork; Concrete placing and compaction; Brickwork bonding; Summary. Road engineering. Introduction; Road terminology; Geometric design of roads; Pavement construction; Rigid concrete pavements; Road drainage; Accommodating services. Dams. Introduction; Definitions; The reason dams are built; Dam feasibility study; Dam types; Embankment (earth) dam design; Concrete dam design; Dam construction; Water conservation; Summary. Bridges. Introduction; Types of bridges; Bridge design components; Criteria for designing a bridge; Bridge materials; Reinforced concrete vs structural steel; Prestressed concrete; Foundations. Tunnels. Introduction; Definitions; Tunnelling; Summary. Harbours. Introduction; Definitions; Functions of a harbour; Types of harbours; Harbour structures and facilities. Railways. Introduction; The permanent way; Definitions; Rails; Sleepers; Fastenings; Ballast; Formation; Turnouts and crossings; Grades: Grade requirements; Track maintenance; Summary. Airports. Introduction; Definitions; Airport master plan; Airport structure; Pavement structure; Drainage. Safety. Introduction; Machinery and Occupational Safety Act; Protective clothing; Workman's Compensation Amendment Act 206; National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA). Drainage. Introduction; Definitions; Drainage materials; Surface drainage (rain water); Pipe and gutter sizing; Private sewers; Pipe connections; Soak-aways; Principles of good drainage; Sub-surface drainage; Channels; Culverts; Water supply and sewerage systems; Summary. Labour-enhanced construction (LEC). Introduction; Labour-enhanced construction (LEC); Summary.

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Errol van Amsterdam is a former lecturer at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and is the owner and Managing Director of C2C Consulting Engineers. He holds a master's degree in Engineering Management and is the author of Construction Materials for Civil Engineering Second Edition.

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