Standard Handbook of Heavy Construction

Standard Handbook of Heavy Construction

Author: James Jerome O'Brien

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780070479715

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This work provides a guide to heavy construction. Two new parts have been included in this edition, covering construction types and heavy construction materials. Additionally, project management has been added to the management part, including QA/QC, TQM a


Estimating and Bidding for Heavy Construction

Estimating and Bidding for Heavy Construction

Author: Stuart H. Bartholomew

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13:

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Disk contains: CSUC, CHICO Cost-estimating program, LOAD-AND-HAUL programs for off-highway end-dump trucks and push-loaded scrapers, and an indirect cost computer spreadsheet template.


Estimating in Heavy Construction

Estimating in Heavy Construction

Author: Dieter Jacob

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-11-14

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 3433606242

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This book presents the theoretical background as well as best practice examples of estimating in heavy construction. The examples stem from practitioners in international large-scale construction projects. As distinct from other publications on estimating, this book presents specific numbers and costs are calculated precisely. In this way the book helps to avoid errors in the estimating of construction projects like roads, bridges, tunnels, and foundations.


Maintenance Management of Heavy Duty Construction Plant and Equipment

Maintenance Management of Heavy Duty Construction Plant and Equipment

Author: D. Edwards

Publisher: Chartridge Books Oxford

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1902375092

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This book provides succinct guidance on the management of the maintenance of construction plant, bringing together information which is only currently found dispersed amongst other publications. Topics covered include: costs of maintenance; condition-based monitoring techniques; root cause failure analysis; health and safety; electronic documentation and record keeping; and directions for future research. Where appropriate, standard charts and reports - which can be adapted and used by the reader - are included. Chapters include: introduction to construction plant; the need to maintain construction plant and equipment; the costs of plant ownership; predictive and fixed time to maintenance strategies; condition based predictive maintenance techniques; CBPM: uses oil analysis; proactive maintenance; safety training and plant operators' procedures; record keeping and the application of information; technology.


Heavy Equipment

Heavy Equipment

Author: John Carroll

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785806073

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Heavy equipment describes a representative and comprehensive selection of the world's heaviest machinery. Each model is illustrated and has a specification box that details its capabilities.


Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment

Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment

Author: Gus Wright

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2017-09-21

Total Pages: 1423

ISBN-13: 1284153592

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Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment provides students with a thorough introduction to the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of off-road mobile heavy equipment. With comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the latest technology in the field, it addresses the equipment used in construction, agricultural, forestry, and mining industries.


Heavy Equipment

Heavy Equipment

Author: Book Sales, Inc. Staff

Publisher: Booksales

Published: 2000-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785811718

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Gargantuan landmovers and titanic excavators are seen from the inside out with cut-away drawings that expose their mechanisms. Specs are given along with color photographs for a full appreciation of the awesome power and capabilities of these mammoth machines.


Means Heavy Construction Handbook

Means Heavy Construction Handbook

Author: Richard C. Ringwald

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1993-02-23

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 087629283X

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This working handbook provides invaluable assistance for estimating and planning today's more complex urban and suburban heavy construction rehabilitation projects. Means Heavy Construction Handbook is designed to simplify the task by providing relevant information and advice for the problem at hand... whether it's selecting the right number of haulers for a load and haul job, choosing the right method of compaction, or projecting equipment repair and maintenance costs. You'll find a tremendous range of expert advice on every aspect of heavy construction work... including guidance for using RSMeans cost data to prepare highly reliable estimates. FEATURES: Special benefits of this unique Handbook: Explains the business aspects of buying vs. leasing, maintaining, and accounting for equipment. Includes a major section on site evaluation and hazardous wastes. Provides a comprehensive understanding of heavy construction operations and equipment. Explains techniques for hazardous waste site assessment and remediation. Provides guidance for analyzing and estimating heavy construction on a unit price basis. Explains and illustrates the math of heavy construction with formulas and sample calculations – solutions to a variety of productivity and operational problems. Provides a substantial Appendix of productivity and other reference data for estimating and project planning. Explains successful management and supervision approaches – including guidance for those who oversee the work.