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Site Engineer's Manual, 2nd edition [194870]

  £65.00  £58.50 
The new edition of this book builds on the highly successful first edition and includes a new chapter dealing with glass, a thorough update of the health and safety chapter, and an additional section providing information on the management of demolition projects, plus additional illustrations throughout the book.

The book remains a compendium of valuable practical engineering experience contributing to good working practice. It is a proven aide-mémoire and comprehensive handbook providing best practical guidance for engineers on site and the ideal primer and reference for students who require a broad guide to all aspects of engineering on site. All stages of construction are covered from receipt of materials to completion of the finished project. The construction sequence from setting out and excavation to erection and final completion is followed and important aspects of planning, health, safety and quality are explained. The book is packed with useful information, guidance, checklists and leads on topics from construction plant, setting out and earthworks to masonry, steelwork and timber - not forgetting the weather.

Contents: Foreword; Quality management; Working with weather; Construction plant; Setting out; Flexible roads and other paved areas; Drains, sewers and services; Earthworks and excavation; Foundations; Mastic asphalt; Masonry; Formwork, scaffolding, falsework and façade retention; Reinforcement; Concrete; Structural steelwork; Timber; Exterior claddings and internal finishes; Building engineering services; Working with glass; Health and safety in construction; Management of demolition projects; Occupational Health. Appendix. Index


Reviews of the first edition:
'...a substantial reference work ... A mine of useful information... should thus be an essential well-thumbed part of the engineer or manager's desk'. Building Engineer
'Manuals such as this one are much needed and this one is commended for site engineers'. The Structural Engineer

'...a lovely Manual for all Resident Engineers... will be of use to the more experienced site professional'. Site Recorder

'...Where the book really excels is in being a first port of call for an engineer...'. Tunnels and Tunnelling International.
Site Engineer\'s Manual, 2nd edition
Author:  Doran, David
Date Published:  August 2009
Document Type:  Books
Format:  Paperback
ISBN13:  9781904445708
Pages:  520
Publisher:  Whittles Publishing
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