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Author Peurifoy, R. L. (Robert Leroy), 1902-1995.

Title Construction planning, equipment, and methods / R.L. Peurifoy, W.B. Ledbetter, C.J. Schexnayder
Edition Fifth edition
Published New York ; Singapore : McGraw-Hill, 1996

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 WATERFT ART&ARCH  624 Peu/Cpe 1996  AVAILABLE
Description xvii, 633 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Series McGraw-Hill series in construction engineering and project management
McGraw-Hill series in construction engineering and project management.
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. The Planning Process for Equipment and Methods -- 3. Equipment Cost. The Cost of Construction Equipment -- 4. Engineering Fundamentals of Moving Earth -- 5. Tractors and Related Equipment. Tractors. Bulldozers. Clearing Land. Ripping Rock -- 6. Scrapers -- 7. Cranes. Major Crane Types -- 8. Excavating Equipment. Draglines. Clamshells. Hydraulic Excavators. Loaders. Trenching Machines -- 9. Trucks and Wagons -- 10. Compaction and Soil Stabilization. Compaction. Soil Stabilization --11. Belt-Conveyor Systems. Power Required to Drive a Belt Conveyor -- 12. Compressed Air -- 13. Drilling Rock and Earth -- 14. Blasting Rock -- 15. Piles and Pile-Driving Equipment -- 16. Pumping Equipment -- 17. The Production of Crushed-Stone Aggregate. Types of Crushers -- 18. Concrete -- 19. Asphalt Mix Production and Placement. Asphalt Plants. Paving Equipment
Summary A careful revision of one of the best-selling texts in the McGraw-Hill Construction Engineering Series, Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods continues to reflect the very latest engineering practices, and proceeds to effectively tie in theory with current trends in this dynamic industry. Completely updated throughout, the book provides readers with comprehensive coverage involving: equipment cost; engineering fundamentals of moving earth; tractors and related equipment; trucks and wagons; compressed air; drilling rock and earth; blasting rock; concrete; and so much more. This newly updated edition contains more comprehensive material on cranes - including tower cranes - as well as brand new chapters on pumping equipment and asphalt. Furthermore, all the book's problems have been updated throughout, and new case studies have been included to reflect current construction trends
Analysis Construction
Notes Previous ed.: 1985
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Building.
Author Ledbetter, William Burl.
Schexnayder, Cliff J.
LC no. 95010819
ISBN 0070498369
0071146008 (paperback)