Construction Methods And Management

by Nunnally, Stephens W.

• ISBN13: 9780131716858
• ISBN10: 0131716859
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This classic text incorporates major construction management topics with coverage of the methods of heavy/highway and building construction. It incorporates both U.S. customary and metric (SI) units throughout the text, presents concrete formwork design equations and procedures in both units, and covers construction equipment maintenance practices and safety considerations. Heavily illustrated, this unique text and reference combines a solid foundation in principles with practical applications. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(16)
The Construction Industry	1	(2)
The Construction Process	3	(5)
Codes and Regulations	8	(2)
State of the Industry	10	(1)
Construction Management	11	(4)
Construction Trends and Prospects	15	(2)
Problems	16	(1)
References	16	(1)
PART ONE Earthmoving and Heavy Construction	17	(244)
Earthmoving Materials and Operations	19	(22)
Introduction to Earthmoving	19	(2)
Earthmoving Materials	21	(1)
Soil Identification and Classification	22	(4)
Soil Volume-Change Characteristics	26	(4)
Spoil Banks	30	(2)
Estimating Earthwork Volume	32	(4)
Construction Use of the Mass Diagram	36	(5)
Problems	39	(1)
References	40	(1)
Excavating and Lifting	41	(40)
Introduction	41	(5)
Hydraulic Excavators	46	(4)
Shovels	50	(4)
Draglines	54	(6)
Clamshells	60	(2)
Trenching and Trenchless Technology	62	(4)
Cranes	66	(15)
Problems	78	(1)
References	79	(2)
Loading and Hauling	81	(46)
Estimating Equipment Travel Time	81	(10)
Dozers	91	(7)
Loaders	98	(8)
Scrapers	106	(12)
Trucks and Wagons	118	(9)
Problems	124	(1)
References	125	(2)
Compacting and Finishing	127	(28)
Principles of Compaction	127	(5)
Compaction Equipment and Procedures	132	(11)
Ground Modification	143	(3)
Grading and Finishing	146	(9)
Problems	152	(1)
References	153	(2)
Rock Excavation	155	(30)
Introduction	155	(5)
Drilling	160	(8)
Blasting	168	(8)
Rock Ripping	176	(3)
Estimating Production and Cost	179	(6)
Problems	182	(1)
References	183	(2)
Production of Aggregate, Concrete, and Asphalt Mixes	185	(30)
Production of Aggregate	185	(11)
Production of Concrete	196	(10)
Production of Asphalt Mixes	206	(9)
Problems	211	(2)
References	213	(2)
Paving and Surface Treatments	215	(18)
Concrete Paving	215	(4)
Asphalt Paving and Surface Treatments	219	(8)
Pavement Repair and Rehabilitation	227	(6)
Problems	231	(1)
References	231	(2)
Compressed Air and Water Systems	233	(28)
Introduction	233	(1)
Compressed Air Systems	233	(13)
Water Supply Systems	246	(15)
Problems	259	(1)
References	260	(1)
PART TWO Building Construction	261	(190)
Foundations	263	(32)
Foundation Systems	263	(1)
Spread Footings	263	(2)
Piles	265	(10)
Piers and Caissons	275	(1)
Stability of Excavations	276	(5)
Protecting Excavations and Workers	281	(5)
Dewatering Excavations	286	(3)
Pressure Grouting	289	(6)
Problems	292	(1)
References	293	(2)
Wood Construction	295	(40)
Introduction	295	(1)
Wood Materials and Properties	295	(5)
Frame Construction	300	(21)
Timber Construction	321	(6)
Fastenings, Connections, and Notching	327	(8)
Problems	333	(1)
References	333	(2)
Concrete Construction	335	(36)
Construction Applications of Concrete	335	(11)
Concrete Construction Practices	346	(6)
Concrete Formwork	352	(9)
Reinforcing Steel	361	(6)
Quality Control	367	(4)
Problems	368	(1)
References	369	(2)
Concrete Form Design	371	(32)
Design Principles	371	(1)
Design Loads	371	(3)
Method of Analysis	374	(2)
Slab Form Design	376	(14)
Wall and Column Form Design	390	(6)
Design of Lateral Bracing	396	(7)
Problems	400	(1)
References	401	(2)
Masonry Construction	403	(30)
Brick Masonry	403	(11)
Concrete Masonry	414	(6)
Other Masonry Materials	420	(2)
Estimating Quantity of Masonry	422	(2)
Construction Practice	424	(9)
Problems	430	(1)
References	430	(3)
Steel Construction	433	(18)
Introduction	433	(1)
Structural Steel	434	(4)
Steel Erection	438	(5)
Field Connections	443	(5)
Safety	448	(3)
Problems	449	(1)
References	449	(2)
PART THREE Construction Management	451	(102)
Planning and Scheduling	453	(28)
Introduction	453	(1)
Bar Graph Method	454	(5)
CPM---The Critical Path Method	459	(12)
Scheduling and Resource Assignment Using CPM	471	(4)
Practical Considerations in Network Use	475	(1)
Linear Scheduling Methods	476	(5)
Problems	478	(2)
References	480	(1)
Construction Economics	481	(24)
Introduction	481	(1)
Time Value of Money	481	(1)
Equipment Cost	482	(12)
Equipment Rental	494	(1)
The Rent-Lease-Buy Decision	495	(3)
Financial Management of Construction	498	(7)
Problems	502	(2)
References	504	(1)
Contract Construction	505	(12)
Introduction	505	(1)
Bidding and Contract Award	505	(3)
Construction Contracts	508	(3)
Plans and Specifications	511	(1)
Contract Administration	512	(5)
Problems	515	(1)
References	516	(1)
Construction Safety and Health and Equipment Maintenance	517	(14)
Importance of Safety	517	(1)
OSHA	518	(1)
Safety Programs	518	(2)
Safety Procedures	520	(3)
Environmental Health in Construction	523	(2)
Equipment Maintenance	525	(6)
Problems	529	(1)
References	530	(1)
Improving Productivity and Performance	531	(22)
The Big Picture	531	(1)
Work Improvement	532	(7)
Quantitative Management Methods	539	(5)
Computers and Other Tools	544	(4)
Robots in Construction	548	(2)
The Future	550	(3)
Problems	551	(1)
References	552	(1)
Appendix A: Metric Conversion Factors	553	(1)
Appendix B: Construction Industry Organizations	554	(4)
Appendix C: Construction Internet Sources	558	(1)
Index	559