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Construction methods and management

By: Nunnally, S. W, 1927-
Material type: BookSeries: Always learningPublisher: Harlow, Essex : Pearson, 2014.Edition: 8th ed.Description: x, 348 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.ISBN: 9781292039350Subject(s): Building | Construction industry -- ManagementDDC classification: 624 NU CO Online resources: Ebook | Location Map
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"Construction Methods and Management, Eighth 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."--Ebsco Website.
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3 DAY LOAN University of Wollongong in Dubai
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624 NU CO (Browse shelf) Available T0058711

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

[Part 1.] Earthmoving and heavy construction: Earthmoving materials and operations --
Excavating and lifting --
Loading and hauling --
Compacting and finishing --
Rock excavation --
Production of aggregate, concrete, and asphalt mixes --
Paving and surface treatments --
Compressed air and water systems --
[Part 2.] Building construction: Foundations --
Wood construction --
Concrete construction --
Concrete form design --
Masonry construction --
Steel construction --
[Part 3.] Construction management: Planning and scheduling --
Construction economics --
Contract construction --
Construction safety and health and equipment maintenance --
Improving productivity and performance.

"Construction Methods and Management, Eighth 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."--Ebsco Website.

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