Construction Methods and Management

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. New to this edition: Use of the Internet in the construction industry. Pull scrapers. Rental equipment and the rental industry. Fire-retardant-treated wood and wood preservation. "Superpave" asphalt pavement. Rapid repair of concrete pavements. Hot and cold weather masonry construction. Cryogenic treatment of high-wear equipment components. Additional coverage on safety precautions.Nunnally, S. W. is the author of 'Construction Methods and Management', published 2003 under ISBN 9780130482211 and ISBN 0130482218.