{"product_id":"means-heavy-construction-handbook-a-practical-guide-to-estimating-and-accounting-methods-operations-equipment-requirements-hazardous-site-evaluat-paperback-softback-9780876292839","title":"Means Heavy Construction Handbook; A Practical Guide to Estimating and Accounting Methods; Operations\/Equipment Requirements; Hazardous Site Evaluat (Paperback \/ softback) 9780876292839","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMeans Heavy Construction Handbook\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Practical Guide to Estimating and Accounting Methods; Operations\/Equipment Requirements; Hazardous Site Evaluat\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRichard C. Ringwald (Author), Francis J. Hopcroft (Contributions by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780876292839, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 February 1993\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e448 pages\u003cbr\u003e1 x 1 x 1 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis working handbook provides invaluable assistance for estimating and planning today's more complex urban and suburban heavy construction rehabilitation projects.  \u003ci\u003eMeans Heavy Construction Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003eYou'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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial benefits of this unique Handbook:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the business aspects of buying vs. leasing, maintaining, and accounting for equipment. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a major section on site evaluation and hazardous wastes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive understanding of heavy construction operations and equipment. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains techniques for hazardous waste site assessment and remediation. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides guidance for analyzing and estimating heavy construction on a unit price basis. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains and illustrates the math of heavy construction with formulas and sample calculations –  solutions to a variety of productivity and operational problems. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a substantial Appendix of productivity and other reference data for estimating and project planning. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains successful management and supervision approaches –  including guidance for those who oversee the work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Estimating, Accounting, and Contract Documents.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Equipment Accounting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Equipment Acquisition Decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Equipment Maintenance and Repair.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Heavy Construction Estimating Overview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Heavy Construction Law and Contract Documents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Plan Reading and Quantity Takeoff: An Overview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Bulk Excavation Operations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Common Excavation Formulas and Calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Preparing for Earthwork.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Earthmoving Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Compaction Methods, Equipment and Troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Rockmoving Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Bunching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Mass Diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Other Heavy Construction Operations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Crushing and Aggregate Manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Stabilization of Soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Trenching and Pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Augered Casings, Jacked Pipe, and Tunnels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Concrete and Bituminous Paving, Pavement Rehabilitation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Dewatering Cut-off Walls, and Cofferdams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Erecting Structural Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Placing of Vertical Concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Piles and Piledriving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Equipment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Power Fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Tractors, Dozing, and Ripping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Scrapers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Motor Graders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27: Power Shovels and Off-Road Haulers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 28: Front-End Loaders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 29: Backhoes, Draglines, Gradalls, and Trenchers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 30: Air Compressors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 31: Rock Drilling Equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 32: Crushers and Conveyors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 33: Concrete Conveyors and Pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 34: Water Pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Hazardous Waste: Site Assessment and Remediation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 35: Hazardous Wastes: Site Assessment and Remediation Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: How To Use Means Heavy Construction Cost Data.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 36: How to Use Means Cost Data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" 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