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John Wiley & Sons Inc Photogrammetry
Book SynopsisThis text is designed to give students a strong grounding in the mathematical basis of photogrammetry while introducing them to related fields, such as remote sensing and digital image processing.Suitable for undergraduate photogrammetry courses typically aimed at junior and senior students, and for graduate-level courses at the Master''s level. Excellent reference for those working in related fields.Table of Contents1 Introduction 1 2 Elementary Photogrammetry 13 3 Photogrammetric Sensing Systems 33 4 Mathematical Concepts in Photogrammetry 80 5 Resection, Intersection, and Triangulation 107 6 Digital Photogrammetry 152 7 Photogrammetric Instruments 203 8 Photogrammetric Products 225 9 Close-range Photogrammetry 247 10 Analysis of Multispectral and Hyperspectral Image Data 276 11 Active Sensing Systems 301 Appendix A: Mathematics for Photogrammetry 351 Appendix B: Least Squares Adjustment 387 Appendix C: Linearization of Photogrammetric Condition Equations 423 Appendix D: Mathematical Description of Linear Features 433 Appendix E: Further Consideration of the Rotation Matrix 446 Appendix F: Orbital Photogrammetry 455 Appendix G: Software of Photogrammetric Applications 464 Index 473
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Commercial Management in Construction
Book SynopsisThis handbook covers all the practices and procedures the quantity surveyor working in a contractora s office needs to know -- from budgets and forecasts to cost--value comparisons and partnering.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Budgets and Forecasting. Interim Valuations. Subcontractors. Cost value Comparisons. Contracts, certificates and notices. Teamwork and Partnering. Appendices - A Worked Example. Cost Value Ccomparison - an Easy Guide. Bibliography. Glossary of terms. Index.
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Emerald Publishing Limited Appraisal Risk and Uncertainty
Book SynopsisProjects need to achieve strategic goals and to that end must work in different levels of uncertainty. Engineers must be aware of methods to operate in ambiguous situations. This book offers one of the first integrated approaches to these three topics based on the views of experts in these disciplines.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Risk and Projects Chapter 2. The project appraisal phase Chapter 3. Decision-making during the appraisal phase Chapter 4. Existing risk management approaches in civil engineering Chapter 5. Classification and control of risk Chapter 6. Basic theory of risk management Chapter 7. Risk analysis and management of projects: RAMP Chapter 8. Uncertainty management Chapter 9. Management and corporate risk Chapter 10. Developments in risk management
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Emerald Publishing Limited UK Specification for Ground Investigation
Book SynopsisThe UK Specification for Ground Investigation provides best practice guidance for designing and executing good-quality ground investigations that will allow clients and land developers to manage the risks and help to reduce project time and costs.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Cost Management of Construction Projects
Book SynopsisThe cost manager/quantity surveyor plays a pivotal role in the financial and contract management of construction projects, although the exact nature of the service they provide depends on the project employer s terms of engagement.Table of ContentsPreface xi 1 Practice Procedures 1 1.1 Organisation and structure 1 1.1.2 Marketing and regulating 3 1.2 Methods of appointment 6 1.2.1 Client engagement 6 1.2.2 Contracts of services 10 1.2.3 Contracts of service 11 1.3 Business development 13 1.3.1 New business and cold calling 14 2 RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM) 19 2.1 What is NRM? 19 2.1.1 Status of NRM 19 2.2 RICS NRM2: Detailed measurement for building works 21 2.2.1 Usage 21 2.2.2 Structure 22 2.2.3 Information required for BQ preparation 22 2.2.4 Tabulated works sections and rules 25 2.2.5 Measurement rules for building components/items 29 2.3 Taking off 36 2.3.1 Measurement example – Substructure 42 2.3.2 Measurement example – Superstructure walls 45 2.4 Bill of quantities (BQ) 46 2.4.1 Composition 63 2.4.2 Breakdown structure 63 2.4.3 Cost centres 74 2.4.4 Bills of addendum and reduction 76 2.4.5 Software and BQ production 79 3 Pre-contract cost management 81 3.1 Cost planning 81 3.2 Plans of work 83 3.3 Development 85 3.4 Design influence on cost 88 3.4.1 Time, cost and quality relationships 88 3.4.2 Redundant performance and circulation areas 89 3.4.3 Building height 90 3.4.4 Modulation 91 3.4.5 Building shape 92 3.4.6 Buildability 94 3.4.7 Environmentally friendly buildings 95 3.4.8 Life-cycle costs 96 3.5 Setting a budget 98 3.5.1 Client preparation 98 3.5.2 Estimating techniques for the feasibility study 98 3.5.3 Estimate techniques for setting the budget 109 3.6 Early design development 115 3.6.1 Creating cost targets 115 3.6.2 Element measuring 120 3.6.3 Element rate costing 124 3.7 Ongoing design development 130 3.8 Self-checking of design development 141 3.9 Action on variances 142 3.9.1 Value management 143 3.10 Final design proposals and production information 144 3.11 Cost planning accuracy 145 4 Procurement systems 147 4.1 Procurement definition 147 4.2 Meeting the client’s objectives 147 4.3 Influencing reports and the need for change 149 4.3.1 The Banwell Report 149 4.3.2 Constructing the Team (Latham) 149 4.3.3 Rethinking Construction (Egan) 150 4.3.4 Achieving Excellence in Construction (OGC) 151 4.3.5 Modernising Construction (NAO) 151 4.3.6 Strategies for Sustainable Construction (Government) 152 4.3.7 Never Waste a Good Crisis (Wolstenholme) 152 4.4 Procurement routes 154 4.4.1 The client’s brief and influence on procurement routes 154 4.4.2 Traditional pathways 155 4.4.3 Design and build 162 4.4.4 Construction management schemes 164 4.4.5 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) 168 4.4.6 Public Private Partnership (PPP) 174 4.4.7 Prime contracting 177 4.4.8 Partnering and strategic alliances 180 4.4.9 Project alliances 181 4.4.10 Framework arrangements 183 4.4.11 Public procurement and European legislation 184 4.5 Appropriate procurement selection 187 4.5.1 Risk analysis 187 4.5.2 Risk management 189 4.5.3 Health and safety management 189 4.5.4 Consultant selection 195 4.5.5 Contractor selection 196 4.5.6 Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) 198 4.5.7 Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the tender period 199 4.5.8 Tender assessment 201 4.5.9 Due diligence 205 5 Construction contracts 211 5.1 Freedom of contract and contract law 211 5.1.1 Formation of a contract 212 5.2 Construction contracts 213 5.2.1 Contract characteristics 214 5.2.2 Selection of suitable forms 216 5.2.3 Remedies for breach of contract 220 5.3 Industrial standard forms of contract 226 5.3.1 The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) 226 5.3.2 New Engineering Contract (NEC) 232 5.3.3 GC/Works Contracts 235 5.3.4 Association of Consultant Architects (ACA) 236 5.3.5 Institution of Civil Engineering (ICE) 237 5.3.6 Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) 238 5.3.7 Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) 238 5.3.8 Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) 240 5.3.9 Be Collaborative Contract 241 5.3.10 Orgalime 242 5.4 Form recommendation 242 5.5 Pre-contract signing audit report 245 5.6 Commitment to commence 247 5.7 Project insurances 249 5.7.1 Contract works insurance 249 5.7.2 Injury to persons 251 5.7.3 Damage to surrounding property 251 5.7.4 Joint Fire Code 252 5.7.5 Public and products liability insurance 252 5.7.6 Off-site materials insurance 253 5.7.7 Professional indemnity insurance 253 5.8 Project securities 254 5.8.1 Cash retention 254 5.8.2 Bank guarantees 254 5.8.3 Bonds 255 5.9 Contract administration 256 6 Post-contract cost management 258 6.1 Professional appointment 258 6.1.1 Project initiation 258 6.1.2 Project identification and document control 259 6.2 Conflict management 263 6.2.1 Conflict avoidance 263 6.2.2 Dealing with conflict 264 6.3 Cost management 267 6.3.1 Cash flow 267 6.3.2 Breakdown of the contract sum 269 6.3.3 Variations to the contract sum 272 6.3.4 Contractor’s claims 281 6.3.5 Third party variations and claims 283 6.3.6 Spurious, contentious or vague variations and claims 284 6.3.7 Fluctuations 287 6.3.8 Valuation of works in progress 289 6.3.9 Final account 298 6.3.10 Project Bank Accounts (PBA) 302 6.4 Insolvency 304 6.4.1 In administration 305 6.4.2 Winding up 306 6.4.3 Contractor insolvency 306 6.4.4 Client insolvency 308 6.5 Client progress reports 309 6.5.1 Works in progress reports 309 6.5.2 Defects liability period reports 310 6.6 Performance feedback 311 Further Reading 313 Index 314
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Code of Estimating Practice
Book SynopsisThis code of practice, long established as a leading publication for the construction industry, provides an authoritative guide to essential principles and good practice in estimating for building work. The seventh edition includes new material on estimating strategy, tendering, procedures and best practice, as well as the build-up of unit rates of cost, overheads and profit, and e-commerce.Trade Review“The book is a refreshing read, easy to understand, easy to digest and contains a number of ‘specimen projects’ that help readers to understand the written text better. It will be an invaluable book to students, members and those seeking a ‘refresher course’ in the latest best practice in building estimating.” (Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, 1 May 2012) Table of Contents1.0 Introduction; 1.1 Principles – including flow charts (including risk management0. current charts are process-oriented – these should be incorporated into Process Section; 1.2 Processes; 1.3 Contract Types – diagrammatic presentation of contract formats to distinguish between types, application and use; 2.0 Project appreciation; 2.1 Initial Review (24 hr overview of tendering, checking validity and decisions to tender – pre-qualification process). 2.2 Design Review (packaging job and gap analysis, Q&A exercises); 2.3 Site Investigation; 2.4 Clients requirements (method statements, CDM Regulations, selection criteria); 2.5 Project planning and programming (tender programme); 3.0 Procurement; 3.1 External Planning (engaging consultants); 3.2 Internal Planning (design & build, confidentiality re: bill sharing and breaches of tendering regulations); 4.0 Cost estimate; Planning; Preliminaries; Unit rates; Sub-contract prices; Project overheads; Provisional sums; Contractor design; Other approaches – Operational estimating – Analytical estimating; Compliance – Technical – Commercial; 5.0 Tender settlement; Estimators report and risks associated with this; Settlement – anticipated margin and tender figure; Tender submission – Tender strategy and examples – Non–compliant tenders – Alternative tenders – time/cost method - European Union rules and regulations – Clarifications/Qualifications; 6.0 Post-tender activities; Changes; Handover to delivery team; Period for acceptance of tendering; Feedback on tender results/performance; 7.0 Cost planning; Cost planning; Whole life-cycle cost planning (construction) – sustainability adding; PFI; Approximate quantities/estimating; 8.0 Contractual arrangements; Large projects; D&B – lump sum; Changes to process; Risks (for each contract); Package bids – relating to specialist contractors; Management – cost plus; Hybrid – partnering arrangements; 9.0 E-commerce; E-tendering; Receipt of information; Records; Submissions; Data Protection Act; E-bidding processes
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Surface Mining Technology
Book SynopsisThis book gives a brief history and a general overview of the state of surface mining technology with topics ranging from the principles to surface mining methods, systems, and pit planning design. It starts with the definition of surface mine and ends with land reclamation and mine closure. The following chapters address the basics of mineral economics, calculation of stripping ratio; exploitation of difficult parts of ore deposits, slope stability, controlling falls and slides in the surface mines, sorts of freight traffic, scrapers, bulldozers, and loaders. The book serves as a reference text for mining students, engineers, and geologists.Table of ContentsChapter 1 1. Introduction to Mining 1.1. Advancements in Mining Technology 1.2. Introductory to Mining 1.2.1 Mineral 1.2.2 Rock 1.2.3 Metallic ores 1.2.4 Nonmetallic minerals (also known as industrial minerals) 1.3. Surface Mine Terminology 1.4. The Choice between Surface and Underground Mining 1.5. Surface Mining 1.5.1. Open Pit Mining 1.5.2. Open cast mining 1.5.3. Glory Holing 1.5.4. Quarrying or Quarry Mining 1.5.5. Strip Mining 1.5.6. Auger Mining 1.5.7. Placer Mining or Alluvial Mining 1.5.7.1. Panning and Sluicing 1.5.7.2. Hydraulic Mining 1.5.7.3. Dredging 1.5.7.4. In Situ Leaching 1.6. Underground mining 1.7. Preparation of Open pit Field for Mining 1.8. Stages in the Life of a Mine 1.8.1. Prospecting 1.8.2. Exploration 1.8.3. Development 1.8.4. Exploitation 1.8.5. Reclamation 1.9 Unit Operations of Mining Chapter 2 2 Principles of Surface Mining of Mineral Deposits 2.1. Mine Layout 2.1.1. The shape and depth of the deposit 2.1.2. The properties of the ore and overburden 2.1.3. The geometry of the excavating equipment (digging height, dumping height and reach). 2.2. Types of Surface Mining Deposits 2.2.1. As regards their shape 2.2.2. The surface relief 2.2.3. Depending on their position 2.2.4. By the angle of inclination (dip) 2.2.5. The Capacity or depth of deposits 2.2.6. The quality of a mineral 2.2.7. By the prevailing type of rock 2.3. Kinds of Surface Mining 2.4. Kinds and Sizes of Open-pit Fields 2.5. Variations of Open Pit Mining 2.6. Surface Mining Economics 2.6.1. The Concept of “Cut-off” 2.6.2. Profit Margin 2.7. Maximum vs. Overall Stripping Ratio 2.8. Different stripping ratios 2.8.1. Industrial excavation ratio 2.8.2. Exploitation excavation ratio 2.8.3. Current excavation ratio 2.8.4. Expansion excavation ratio 2.8.5. Layer ratio 2.8.6. Border excavation ratio (Critical ratio) 2.9. Difficult parts 2.9.1. Case 1.a: Difficult part near to one of the borders 2.9.2. Case 1. b: Difficult part near to two borders: 2.9.3. Case 2- Turning Point: 2.9.4. Case 3-Intersection: 2.10. The important coefficients in surface mining Chapter 3 3. Slope Stability 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Physical properties of the Soil slope material 3.2.1. Formation of Soil 3.2.2. Soil Types 3.3. Some Physical Properties of Soil 3.3.1. Soil Moisture Content 3.3.2. Permeability 3.3.3. Capillarity 3.3.4. Shear strength of the soil slope material 3.4. Stability Analysis of Slopes 3.4.1. Factors Contributing to Slope Failures 3.4.2. Classification of slides 3.4.3. Mode of Rupture 3.4.4. Plane Rupture Surfaces 3.4.5. Circular Sliding Surface 3.4.6. Seepage Force 3.4.7. Seismic Forces 3.4.8. Friction-Circle Method 3.4.9. Remedial Work against Failures of Slopes Chapter 4 4. Prevention of slides and falls in surface mines 4.1. General Characteristics of Slides and falls in Opencast Mines 4.2. Stability of Pit Benches and Faces 4.3. Stability of Pit Wall 4.4. Stability of Waste Banks Chapter 5 5. Surface Mine Development 5.1 Order of Development of Opencast Mining Work 5.2 The Concepts of Regimes and Stages of Mining Work 5.3 The Theory of Stripping of Mining Levels 5.3.1 The Order of Formation of Freight Traffic 5.3.2 Kinds of Freight Traffic 5.3.3 Prerequisites for the Formation of Freight Traffic 5.3.4 Initial Stages of Mining Work Development 5.3.5 Stripping Workings. 5.3.6 Methods of Stripping of Working Levels in a Quarry 5.3.7 Routes of Stripping Workings 5.3.8 Route Forms of Permanent Workings 5.3.9 Volumes of Main Trenches and Half-trenches* 5.3.10 Working Trenches and Pits 5.4 The Nature of Surface Mining 5.4.1 Land Reclamation 5.4.2 Topsoil Stockpiles and Waste Disposal 5.4.3 Advanced Stripping 5.4.4 Plant Layout 5.5 Pit Planning and Design 5.5.1 Introduction 5.5.2 Long-Term Mine Planning 5.5.3 Short-Term Mining Planning 5.5.4 Stripping ratio and pit limit 5.6 Special topics 5.6.1 Calculation of stripping ratios and pit limits 6. Surface Mining Equipments 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Types of draglines 6.2.1 Size of dragline (range and capacity): 6.2.2 The output of draglines 6.2.3 Mining Method 6.2.4 Average mining load per cycle 6.2.5 Fillability: 6.2.6 Cycle times 6.2.7 Theoretical Swing Time 6.2.8 Mining Cycle Time 6.2.9 Percent Operating Time 6.2.10 Costs 6.2.11 Outputs of clamshells 6.2.12 Working ranges of clamshells 6.2.13 Production Rate 6.3 Continuous Excavators (Bucket Wheel and Chain Diggers) 6.3.1 Introduction 6.3.2 Material Transport 6.3.3 Sizing and Operating a BWE 6.3.4 Example of BWE Selection 6.3.5 Estimating BWE costs 6.3.6 Selection of Type of Hauling Equipment 6.3.7 Definition of Payloads 6.3.8 Cost Estimating 6.3.9 Ownership cost items 6.3.10 Operating cost items 6.3.11 Development data for above 6.4 Loading and excavation 6.4.1 Materials Handling 6.4.2 Principles of Loading 6.4.3 Selection of Equipment 6.5 Haulage and hoisting 6.5.1 Principles of Haulage and Hoisting Chapter 7 7. Rock Extraction with Scrapers, Bulldozers and Loaders 7.1 Technological Parameters of Wheeled Scrapers 7.2 Mining Rock with Scrapers 7.2.1 Scraper Capacity 7.3 Rock Extraction with Bulldozers 7.3.1 Bulldozer Capacity 7.4 Technological Fundamentals of Mining Automation 7.5 Technological Characteristics of Loaders 7.5.1 Rock Extraction with Loaders 7.5.2 Loader Capacity 7.6 Rock Extraction with Single-Bucket Excavators 7.6.1 Technological Parameters of Power Shovels 7.7 Working Parameters of Draglines 7.7.1 Dragline Faces 7.7.2 Road width 7.7.3 Services 7.7.4 Stockpiles 7.7.5 Mine layout 8. Surface Mining Methods and Systems 8.1 Surface mining methods 8.1.1 Strip Mining 8.2 Introduction 8.3 Opening up the Deposit 8.4 Advance benching (or side benching or chop -down) 8.5 Dragline bucket size 8.5.1 Dragline selection 8.5.2 Dragline geometry 8.6 Introduction to strip mine design 8.6.1 Major Factors 8.6.2 Stripping Ratio 8.7 Terrace Mining (multi-bench, lateral advance) 8.7.1 Terrace mining 8.8 Reclamation 8.9 Conveyor advancement 8.9.1 Bench Conveyors 8.9.2 Bench Lift Conveyors 8.9.3 Shuttle Conveyors 8.10 The Conical Pit Mining 8.10.1 Introduction 8.10.2 Design considerations 8.11 Classification of Opencast Mining Systems 8.12 Classification of Mining Systems 8.12.1 Based on the direction of transfer of overburden and the method of stripping work 8.12.2 Development Schemes 9. Glossary of Surface Mining Terms References
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