By Herbert L. Nichols
David A. Day"THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE OF
BASIC EXCAVATION INFORMATION AVAILABLE"
Since 1955, MOVING THE EARTH has stood as the standard
source of practical expertise for the Excavation and Construction
Industries. Geared to the needs of those who do the actual
earthmoving, this is a book as massive as the tasks it details-an
all-encompassing guide that covers every aspect of site preparation
and management, and that details every machine and vehicle needed to
perform each task.
This Fifth edition completely updates readers
on the latest advances in equipment and operating techniques, as
well as important new safety, regulatory, and environmental methods.
From clearing the land to tunneling beneath it ... from
old-fashioned hand leveling to highly accurate laser alignment ...
from freeing a tractor from the mud to basic bookkeeping to keep
your costs from bogging down ... this book explains how to do it
correctly and efficiently. For the small contractor, the supervisor,
and the operator-as well as the engineer, the architect, the
superintendent, and the student - MOVING THE EARTH is a
professional accessory as indispensable as your hard hat.
Updated to reflect methods used
according to current requirements and regulations.
The first 11 chapters discuss
the work itself and the basic ways to do it, the machines and
operation techniques, the problems that arise, the application of
different types of equipment, and costs and management. The next 10
chapters focus on the machines themselves and operating techniques.
From site preparation to
blasting and tunneling, pneumatic drills to the largest power
shovels, it covers every step of every kind of excavating project
and all the practical aspects of using the machines and vehicles
involved. The 5th edition is being directed to include the latest in
equipment and operating techniques and safety methods.
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