Moving the Earth |
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| Author:
| Nichols, Herbert Lownds
Day, David A. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-280-91871-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Companies, The
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $125.00 |
Book Description:
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Updated to reflect methods used according to current requirements and regulations. The first 11 chapters discuss the work itself and the basic ways to do it, the machines and operation techniques, the problems that arise, the application of different types of equipment, and costs and management. The next 10 chapters focus on the machines themselves and operating techniques. From site preparation to blasting and tunneling, pneumatic drills to the largest power shovels, it covers every...
More DescriptionUpdated to reflect methods used according to current requirements and regulations. The first 11 chapters discuss the work itself and the basic ways to do it, the machines and operation techniques, the problems that arise, the application of different types of equipment, and costs and management. The next 10 chapters focus on the machines themselves and operating techniques. From site preparation to blasting and tunneling, pneumatic drills to the largest power shovels, it covers every step of every kind of excavating project and all the practical aspects of using the machines and vehicles involved. The 5th edition is being directed to include the latest in equipment and operating techniques and safety methods.