Construction Methods and Management

by Nunnally, S. W.

• ISBN13: 9780130859624
• ISBN10: 0130859621
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

For one-semester courses in Construction Management, Construction Methods and Materials, and Commercial Construction. Also useful in an introductory course for architects and engineers. This introductory text looks at major construction management topics alongside modern heavy construction and building construction, in order to provide students with the knowledge base necessary to succeed in this highly competitive industry. It offers comprehensive coverage of current developments in the field as they relate to growing international competition, rapid changes in technology, and increasing government regulation.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(17)
The Construction Industry	1	(2)
The Construction Process	3	(5)
Codes and Regulations	8	(1)
State of the Industry	9	(1)
Construction Management	10	(4)
Construction Trends and Prospects	14	(3)
Problems	14	(1)
References	15	(2)
PART ONE Earthmoving and Heavy Construction	17	(236)
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	(38)
Introduction	41	(5)
Hydraulic Excavators	46	(4)
Shovels	50	(3)
Draglines	53	(5)
Clamshells	58	(4)
Trenching and Trenchless Technology	62	(3)
Cranes	65	(14)
Problems	76	(1)
References	77	(2)
Loading and Hauling	79	(44)
Estimating Equipment Travel Time	79	(10)
Dozers	89	(7)
Loaders	96	(6)
Scrapers	102	(13)
Trucks and Wagons	115	(8)
Problems	120	(1)
References	121	(2)
Compacting and Finishing	123	(28)
Principles of Compaction	123	(5)
Compaction Equipment and Procedures	128	(11)
Ground Modification	139	(3)
Grading and Finishing	142	(9)
Problems	147	(2)
References	149	(2)
Production of Aggregate, Concrete, and Asphalt Mixes	151	(30)
Production of Aggregate	151	(11)
Production of Concrete	162	(10)
Production of Asphalt Mixes	172	(9)
Problems	178	(2)
References	180	(1)
Paving and Surface Treatments	181	(14)
Concrete Paving	181	(4)
Asphalt Paving and Surface Treatments	185	(5)
Pavement Repair and Rehabilitation	190	(5)
Problems	194	(1)
References	194	(1)
Rock Excavation	195	(30)
Introduction	195	(5)
Drilling	200	(8)
Blasting	208	(7)
Rock Ripping	215	(3)
Estimating Production and Cost	218	(7)
Problems	221	(2)
References	223	(2)
Compressed Air and Water Systems	225	(28)
Introduction	225	(1)
Compressed Air Systems	225	(13)
Water Supply Systems	238	(15)
Problems	251	(1)
References	252	(1)
PART TWO Building Construction	253	(184)
Foundations	255	(32)
Foundation Systems	255	(1)
Spread Footings	255	(2)
Piles	257	(10)
Piers and Caissons	267	(1)
Stability of Excavations	268	(5)
Protecting Excavations and Workers	273	(5)
Dewatering Excavations	278	(3)
Pressure Grouting	281	(6)
Problems	284	(1)
References	284	(3)
Concrete Construction	287	(34)
Construction Applications of Concrete	287	(11)
Concrete Construction Practices	298	(5)
Concrete Formwork	303	(9)
Reinforcing Steel	312	(4)
Quality Control	316	(5)
Problems	319	(1)
References	320	(1)
Concrete Form Design	321	(30)
Design Principles	321	(1)
Design Loads	321	(2)
Method of Analysis	323	(2)
Slab Form Design	325	(14)
Wall and Column Form Design	339	(6)
Design of Lateral Bracing	345	(6)
Problems	348	(1)
References	349	(2)
Wood Construction	351	(40)
Introduction	351	(1)
Wood Materials and Properties	351	(5)
Frame Construction	356	(15)
Timber Construction	371	(13)
Fastenings, Connections, and Notching	384	(7)
Problems	388	(1)
References	389	(2)
Steel Construction	391	(18)
Introduction	391	(2)
Structural Steel	393	(4)
Steel Erection	397	(4)
Field Connections	401	(5)
Safety	406	(3)
Problems	407	(1)
References	408	(1)
Masonry Construction	409	(28)
Brick Masonry	409	(11)
Concrete Masonry	420	(5)
Other Masonry Materials	425	(1)
Estimating Quantity of Masonry	425	(5)
Construction Practice	430	(7)
Problems	434	(1)
References	435	(2)
PART THREE Construction Management	437	(102)
Planning and Scheduling	439	(28)
Introduction	439	(1)
Bar Graph Method	440	(5)
CPM---The Critical Path Method	445	(9)
Scheduling and Resource Assignment Using CPM	454	(7)
Practical Considerations in Network Use	461	(1)
Linear Scheduling Methods	462	(5)
Problems	463	(3)
References	466	(1)
Construction Economics	467	(24)
Introduction	467	(1)
Time Value of Money	467	(1)
Equipment Cost	468	(12)
The Rent-Lease-Buy Decision	480	(4)
Financial Management of Construction	484	(7)
Problems	487	(3)
References	490	(1)
Contract Construction	491	(12)
Introduction	491	(1)
Bidding and Contract Award	492	(2)
Construction Contracts	494	(3)
Plans and Specifications	497	(2)
Contract Administration	499	(4)
Problems	502	(1)
References	502	(1)
Construction Safety and Health and Equipment Maintenance	503	(14)
Importance of Safety	503	(1)
OSHA	504	(1)
Safety Programs	505	(1)
Safety Procedures	506	(3)
Environmental Health in Construction	509	(2)
Equipment Maintenance	511	(6)
Problems	514	(1)
References	515	(2)
Improving Productivity and Performance	517	(22)
The Big Picture	517	(1)
Work Improvement	518	(7)
Quantitative Management Methods	525	(5)
Computers and Other Tools	530	(2)
Robots in Construction	532	(7)
Problems	536	(1)
References	537	(2)
Appendix A: Metric Conversion Factors	539	(1)
Appendix B: Construction Industry Organizations	540	(3)
Index	543