Authors: Stephens W. Nunnally
ISBN-13: 9780135000793, ISBN-10: 0135000793
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Date Published: January 2010
Edition: 8th Edition
Construction Methods and Management, 8/e, 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.
Plus! A companion student website, "MyConstructionKit", is now available!
A comprehensive basic text for a variety of construction courses for architecture and civil engineering students. This edition (second was in 1987) incorporates new and revised material to reflect recent developments in the construction industry. Major additions include the topics of aggregate production, linear scheduling, repair and rehabilitation of transportation facilities, robots in construction, and trenchless excavation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
1 | Introduction | 1 |
2 | Earthmoving Materials and Operations | 21 |
3 | Excavating and Lifting | 45 |
4 | Loading and Hauling | 83 |
5 | Compacting and Finishing | 127 |
6 | Production of Aggregate, Concrete, and Asphalt Mixes | 155 |
7 | Paving and Surface Treatments | 187 |
8 | Rock Excavation | 203 |
9 | Compressed Air and Water Systems | 233 |
10 | Foundations | 265 |
11 | Concrete Construction | 299 |
12 | Concrete Form Design | 335 |
13 | Wood Construction | 365 |
14 | Steel Construction | 405 |
15 | Masonry Construction | 423 |
16 | Planning and Scheduling | 453 |
17 | Construction Economics | 483 |
18 | Contract Construction | 507 |
19 | Construction Safety and Health | 521 |
20 | Improving Productivity and Performance | 531 |
App. A | Metric Conversion Factors | 555 |
App. B | Construction Industry Organizations | 557 |
Index | 559 |