GF-2 Bridges (2024-08-15)

This second edition covers state-of-the-art asphalt paving, plant operations, transportation of materials, surface preparation, lay down, compaction, and quality control processes. It is aimed at field personnel who are responsible for these operations—both contractor personnel who do the work and agency personnel who oversee and inspect the work.

Since 1957 successive editions of the Handbook of Rigging for Construction and Industrial Operations have delivered proven solutions for erecting reliable rigs and scaffolds for plants and factories, loading docks, mines and ports, and construction and demolition sites. Complete with extensive coverage of relevant OSHA regulations plus the author's own expert advice on safe practices, this definitive guide shows you how to select and use: rigging tools--fiber and wire-strand rope, slings and hitches, end attachments and fittings, and blocks, sheaves, reeving, and drums-scaffolding and ladders--both manual and powered swinging and suspended scaffolds, wood and metal stationary scaffolds, specialized scaffolds, and portable ladders, rigging machinery--derricks and cranes, overhead hoists, personnel/material hoists, and helicopters, rigging accessories--jacks, rollers, and skids plus safety belts, lifelines, and nets.

This Publication was developed for contractors and construction engineers involved in bridge construction on Federal-aid highway projects. Also aids false work design engineers and supplements Guide Design Specifications for Bridge Temporary Works. Construction-oriented, focusing primarily on quality standards of materials and construction methods. Chapters on false work, formwork, and temporary retaining structures and Dual units.

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This extensively updated manual delves into the essential aspects of construction equipment, machinery utilization, and production estimation. It provides comprehensive insights into construction economics, earthwork, and the properties of soil and rock. Clear explanations are given for processes such as rock blasting, drilling, pile driving, water pumping, and concrete and asphalt construction. The book also delves into the technical intricacies of calculating machine production capability.

The Tenth Edition of Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods outlines the latest technologies and demonstrates their practical application in real-world construction projects, with a focus on the advanced capabilities of cutting-edge machinery. The inclusion of examples and illustrations featuring the latest equipment models, along with chapter summaries and homework problems, reinforces key concepts. Presented in a logical and concise manner, this current edition introduces new chapters on trenches, trenchless technology, and virtual design.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition is the definitive guide for engineers, contractors, producers, instructors, and students. This new edition reflects the latest advances in concrete technology and highlights concrete’s contribution to sustainability. Provides guidance on all aspects of concrete technology from selection of suitable materials to designing and proportioning a concrete mixture.

Backed by over 100 years of research by the Portland Cement Association and other industry groups.

Reflects the latest guidance on standards, specifications, and test methods of ASTM International (ASTM), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Presenting a 40% increase in new information, including two new chapters on imperfections in concrete and innovations in concrete technology.