Construction planning techniques, technology, and applications—fully updated for the latest advances This thoroughly revised guide covers the fundamentals of construction equipment, machinery utilization, and production estimating. You will learn about construction economics, earthwork, and soil and rock properties. Rock blasting and drilling, pile driving, water pumping, and concrete and asphalt construction procedures are clearly explained. The book also contains technical depth for calculating machine production capability. Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Tenth Edition lays out the latest technologies and shows how to apply those technologies to real-world construction projects—all with an emphasis on cutting-edge machine capabilities. Examples and illustrations showcase the latest equipment models, while chapter summaries and homework problems help reinforce salient points. Presented in a logical and concise format, this up-to-date edition features new chapters on trenches, trenchless technology, and virtual design. Provides a concise, student-friendly introduction to construction methods and planning Contains new problems, Excel answer sheets, and a refreshed solutions manual Written by team of construction management experts and experienced educators

The definitive guide to earthmoving and machines-thoroughly revised to cover the latest methods and technologies This fully updated guide covers every aspect of site preparation and management, and details every machine and vehicle needed to perform each task. Written by a team of leading experts, the book helps you choose the right excavation method for any job, select appropriate equipment and machinery, and understand the related OSHA safety requirements Long the industry-standard source for practical expertise, Moving the Earth: Excavation Equipment, Methods, Safety, and Cost, Seventh Edition has been reorganized to reflect modern construction practices. It explains the most important aspects of planning and cost estimating and covers the different types of excavation methods, including compacting, grading, blasting, structural excavation, and aggregate production. * Conforms to current OSHA safety regulations* Covers new excavation practices and equipment that the industry has adopted over the past decade* Written by a team of engineers and excavation experts

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