Construction methods and management /
Nunnally, S. W., 1927-
Construction methods and management / S.W. Nunnally. - Seventh edition - ix, 565 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction --
2. Earthmoving materials and operations --
3. Excavating and lifting --
4. Loading and hauling --
5. Compacting and finishing --
6. Rock excavation --
7. Production of aggregate, concrete, and asphalt mixes --
8. Paving and surface treatments --
9. Compressed air and water systems --
10. Foundations --
11. Wood construction --
12. Concrete construction --
13. Concrete form design --
14. Masonry construction --
15. Steel construction --
16. Planning and scheduling --
17. Construction economics --
18. Contract construction --
19. Construction safety and health and equipment maintenance --
20. Improving productivity and performance.
"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.
0131716859 9780131716858
2006044768
Building.
Construction industry--Management.
TH145 / .N86 2007
624 / N.S.C
Construction methods and management / S.W. Nunnally. - Seventh edition - ix, 565 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction --
2. Earthmoving materials and operations --
3. Excavating and lifting --
4. Loading and hauling --
5. Compacting and finishing --
6. Rock excavation --
7. Production of aggregate, concrete, and asphalt mixes --
8. Paving and surface treatments --
9. Compressed air and water systems --
10. Foundations --
11. Wood construction --
12. Concrete construction --
13. Concrete form design --
14. Masonry construction --
15. Steel construction --
16. Planning and scheduling --
17. Construction economics --
18. Contract construction --
19. Construction safety and health and equipment maintenance --
20. Improving productivity and performance.
"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.
0131716859 9780131716858
2006044768
Building.
Construction industry--Management.
TH145 / .N86 2007
624 / N.S.C