Peurifoy, Robert L., author.
Construction planning, equipment, and methods / Robert L. Peurifoy, P.E., Late Consulting Engineering, Austin, Texas [and three others]. - Ninth edition. - New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2018. - 1 online resource,1282 pages : illustrations (some color).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machines make it possible -- Equipment economics -- Planning for earthwork construction -- Soil and rock -- Compaction and stabilization equipment -- Mobile equipment power requirements -- Dozers -- Scrapers -- Excavators -- Trucks and hauling equipment -- Finishing equipment -- Drilling rock and earth -- Blasting rock -- Aggregate production -- Asphalt mix production and placement -- Concrete and concrete equipment -- Cranes -- Piles and pile-driving equipment -- Air compressors and pumps -- Planning for building construction -- Forming systems -- Appedices.
"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"
978126010880
Building
Construction
Equipment
Construction
Methods
624 / P514 2018
Construction planning, equipment, and methods / Robert L. Peurifoy, P.E., Late Consulting Engineering, Austin, Texas [and three others]. - Ninth edition. - New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2018. - 1 online resource,1282 pages : illustrations (some color).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machines make it possible -- Equipment economics -- Planning for earthwork construction -- Soil and rock -- Compaction and stabilization equipment -- Mobile equipment power requirements -- Dozers -- Scrapers -- Excavators -- Trucks and hauling equipment -- Finishing equipment -- Drilling rock and earth -- Blasting rock -- Aggregate production -- Asphalt mix production and placement -- Concrete and concrete equipment -- Cranes -- Piles and pile-driving equipment -- Air compressors and pumps -- Planning for building construction -- Forming systems -- Appedices.
"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"
978126010880
Building
Construction
Equipment
Construction
Methods
624 / P514 2018