Construction equipment management

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
	Importance of Construction Equipment
	Construction Equipment Management
	Equipment Selection Factors
	Construction Equipment Utilization
	Organization of This Book
Chapter 2: Time Value of Money
	Introduction
	Equivalence Concept
	Single Payments
	Uniform Series of Payments
	Cash Flow Diagrams
	Alternative Analysis
	Rate of Return Analysis
	Problems
Chapter 3: Depreciation Accounting Techniques
	Introduction
	Straight-Line Method
	Sum-of-the-Years Method
	Declining-Balance Method
	Comparison and Uses
	Problems
Chapter 4: Ownership and Operating Costs
	Introduction
	Ownership Costs
	Operating Costs
	Use of Manufacturers’ Data
	Cost Accounting
	Unit Cost Determination
	Problems
	References
Chapter 5: Fundamentals of Soils
	Introduction
	Soil Properties
	Swell and Shrinkage
	Optimum Moisture Content and Compaction
	Soil Stabilization
	Problems
Chapter 6: Fundamentals of Earthmoving
	Introduction
	Rolling Resistance
	Grade Resistance
	Total Resistance
	Drawbar Pull
	Rimpull
	Effects of Altitude
	Traction
	Equipment Performance
	Problems
	References
Chapter 7: Dozers
	Introduction
	Types and Uses of Dozers
	Dozer Attachments
	Production Estimation
	Technology Innovation
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
Chapter 8: Loaders
	Introduction
	Types and Uses of Loaders
	Loader Buckets
	Other Loader Attachments
	Production Estimation
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
	References
Chapter 9: Scrapers
	Introduction
	Types and Uses of Scrapers
	Push-Loading Scrapers
	Production Estimation
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
	References
Chapter 10: Excavators, Draglines, and Clamshells
	Introduction
	Hydraulic Front Shovel Excavators
	Hydraulic Backhoe Excavators
	Other Excavator Attachments
	Draglines
	Clamshells
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
	References
Chapter 11: Trenchers
	Introduction
	Open-Cut Trench Excavation
	Types and Uses of Trenchers
	Production Estimation
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
	References
Chapter 12: Trucks and Haulers
	Introduction
	Types and Uses of Trucks and Haulers
	Production Estimation
	Balancing Loading and Hauling Productivity
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
	References
Chapter 13: Graders
	Introduction
	Operation and Uses of Graders
	Production Estimation
	Technology Innovation
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
Chapter 14: Soil Stabilizers
	Introduction
	Types and Uses of Soil Stabilizing Equipment
	Production Estimation
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
Chapter 15: Soil Compactors
	Introduction
	Types and Uses of Compactors
	Production Estimation
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
Chapter 16: Lifting and Loading Equipment
	Introduction
	Forklifts
	Telescopic Material Handlers
	Boom Trucks
	Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
	Problems
Chapter 17: Cranes
	Introduction
	Crane Safety
	Hydraulic Cranes
	Lattice-Boom Cranes
	Tower Cranes
	Gantry Cranes
	Launching Gantry Cranes
	Problems
	Reference
Chapter 18: Shaft Drilling and Pile Driving
	Introduction
	Drilled Shaft Construction
	Drilling Equipment
	Pile Construction
	Pile-Driving Equipment
	Production Estimation
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
Chapter 19: Trenchless Equipment
	Introduction
	Horizontal Directional Drilling
	Microtunneling
	Pipe Bursting and Sliplining
	Problems
	Reference
Chapter 20: Concrete Equipment
	Introduction
	Concrete Production
	Structural Concrete
	Concrete Handling Equipment
	Concrete Pavements
	Concrete Paving Equipment
	Production Estimation
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
Chapter 21: Pumping Equipment
	Introduction
	Types of Pumps
	Pump Selection
	Effect of Altitude
	Well-Point Systems
	Cost Analysis
	Problems
	Reference
Chapter 22: Asphalt Equipment
	Introduction
	Asphalt Pavements
	Asphalt Construction Techniques
	Types of Asphalt Equipment
	Production Estimation
	Cost and Time Analysis
	Problems
Chapter 23: Operation Analysis
	Introduction
	Task Identification
	Equipment Identification
	Equipment Selection
	Cost Analysis
	Problems
Glossary
Appendices A – Dimensional Analysis
Appendices B – Conversion Factors
Appendices C – Interest Tables
Index