{"product_id":"engineers-manual-construction-9781118556092","title":"Engineers Manual Construction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis handbook addresses problems facing the engineer when preparing to build, both during the contract bidding phase and after a contract has been concluded.      It offers clear guidelines for planning the resources and machinery on site, as well as the safe positioning of roads, cranes, storage and temporary buildings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Despite these reservations, however, I thoroughly recommend the book for those on a path to becoming Project Managers or those simply wishing to improve their knowledge of the subject.”  (\u003ci\u003eThe Structural Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 December 2013\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Initial data 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 The project (design) documentation 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The bill of quantities and the bill of activities 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Job descriptions and specifications 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The contract conditions set out in the bidding invitation documents 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 The report of the construction site inspection 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Outline of site management planning in the bidding stage 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The goal 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 The explanatory note 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Construction site layout 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 The construction time schedule 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Cost estimation of temporary works and construction site set-up 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Outline of site management after contract signature 28\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The goal 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Initial data 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Construction site layout 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Construction scheduling 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Calculation of site work quantities and estimate of costs 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Suggestions for choosing construction cranes 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 General 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Selection and positioning of tower cranes 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Selection and impact areas of mobile cranes 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Cranes working near overhead power lines 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Hoist danger area 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Operating cranes near buildings in use 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Restrictions on crane work 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Working in the danger area 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Suggestions for calculating resource requirements 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Construction site temporary roads 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Construction site storage 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Temporary buildings 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Temporary water supply 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Temporary heating supply 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Temporary power supply 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Construction site lighting 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Construction site transport 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Load take up devices 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 Construction site fencing 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: On-site safety requirements 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 General basics and responsibilities 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 The duties of building contractors 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 The obligations and rights of the labourer 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Ensuring safety on the construction site 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Requirements for work equipment 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 General requirements 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Mobile work equipment 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Lifting devices 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Dangers from energy 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 The usage of work equipment 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Usage of work equipment for temporary work at height 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Work with flammable and explosive materials 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Work healthcare 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Allowable physical effort 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 The usage of personal protective equipment 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Welfare facilities and first-aid 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Construction site layout symbols 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 178\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406888902999,"sku":"9781118556092","price":60.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118556092.jpg?v=1730497457","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/engineers-manual-construction-9781118556092","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}