Synopses & Reviews
The Seventh Edition of
Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, follows in the footsteps of the previous editions by providing the reader with the fundamentals of machine utilization and production estimating in a logical, simple, and concise format. Our text features expanded coverage of building in today's global environment. Hundreds of photos and illustrations have been added to the seventh edition to make this dynamic text even more accessible to both students and professionals. In addition, since technology is constantly evolving, this text provides an understanding of machine capabilities and how to properly apply those capabilities to construction challenges.
The media package includes:
Web-based exercises have been added to many chapters to draw attention to the expanding volume of information available over the Internet. The computer monitor icon in the text margin will direct you to the text website (http://www.mhhe.com/engcs/civil/peurifoy). In addition, extensive web resources are provided at the end of every text chapter.
Synopsis
*From one of the engineering field's giants, Robert L. Peurifoy, comes comprehensive coverage of construction planning *Covers equipment selection and engineering scenarios *Engineering fundamentals and operational analysis has been added to this new edition
Synopsis
The Seventh Edition of Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, follows in the footsteps of the previous editions by providing the reader with the fundamentals of machine utilization and production estimating in a logical, simple, and concise format. Our text features expanded coverage of building in today's global environment. Hundreds of photos and illustrations have been added to the seventh edition to make this dynamic text even more accessible to both students and professionals. In addition, since technology is constantly evolving, this text provides an understanding of machine capabilities and how to properly apply those capabilities to construction challenges.
The media package includes:
Web-based exercises have been added to many chapters to draw attention to the expanding volume of information available over the Internet. The computer monitor icon in the text margin will direct you to the text website (http://www.mhhe.com/engcs/civil/peurifoy). In addition, extensive web resources are provided at the end of every text chapter.
About the Author
Robert L. Peurifoy was Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas in Austin.Cliff Schexnayder (Tempe, AZ) Professor Del Webb School of Construction, Arizona State University.
Table of Contents
1 Machines Make It Possible 2 Fundamental Concepts of Equipment Economics 3 Planning for Earthwork Construction 4 Soil and Rock 5 Compaction and Stabilization Equipment 6 Machine Equipment Power Requirements 7 Dozers 8 Scrapers 9 Excavators 10 Trucks and Hauling Equipment 11 Finishing Equipment 12 Drilling Rock and Earth 13 Blasting Rock 14 Aggregate Production 15 Asphalt Mix Produciton and Placement 16 Concrete and Concrete Equipment 17 Cranes 18 Draglines and Clamshells 19 Piles and Pile-Driving Equipment 20 Air Compressors and Pumps 21 Planning for Building Construction 22 Forming Systems Appendixes A Alphabetical List of Units with Their Si Names and Conversion Factors B Selected English-to-Si Conversion Factors C Selected U.S. Customary (English) Unit Equivalents D Selected Metric Unit Equivalents