Construction Engineering Design Calculations and Rules of Thumb

Construction Engineering Calculations and Rules of Thumb begins with a brief, but rigorous, introduction to the mathematics behind the equations that is followed by self-contained chapters concerning applications for all aspects of construction engineering. Design examples with step-by-step solutions, along with a generous amount of tables, schematics, and calculations are provided to facilitate more accurate solutions through all phases of a project, from planning, through construction and completion.

Includes easy-to-read and understand tables, schematics, and calculationsPresents examples with step-by-step calculations in both US and SI metric unitsProvides users with an illustrated, easy-to-understand approach to equations and calculation methods

Chapter 1: Construction—General Introduction

Chapter 2: Site Work

Chapter 3: Concrete Construction

Chapter 4: Steel Construction

Chapter 5: Construction Equipment

Chapter 6: Earthwork Construction and Layout

Chapter 7: Site Layout and Control

Chapter 8: Highway Curves (Horizontal and Vertical Curves)

Chapter 9: Trench Excavations

Chapter 10: Construction Stakes and Markings

Chapter 11: Earthwork Mass Diagrams

Chapter 12: Quantity Takeoff and Cost Estimating

Chapter 13: Equipment Depreciation

Chapter 14: Engineering Analysis

Chapter 15: Earned Value Management

Chapter 16: Construction Operations and Methods

Chapter 17: Dewatering in Construction

Chapter 18: Pumps and Pump Curves

Chapter 19: Scheduling

Chapter 20: Material Quality Control

Chapter 21: Temporary Structures

Chapter 22: Loads During Construction

Chapter 23: Worker Health, Safety, and Environment

Chapter 24: Temporary Traffic Control

Chapter 25: Construction Management

Chapter 26: Case Studies