Van Amsterdam, Errol,
Construction methods for civil engineering / Errol Van Amsterdam. - Second edition. - xvii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes index.
Earthworks. Introduction; Site clearance; Setting out the site; Definitions; Foundations; Foundation types; Choosing foundation types; Determining the nature and bearing capacity of soil; Excavations; Timbering; Basic timbering excavation terminology; Trench excavation safety: Causes of collapses; Excavating basements; Retaining walls; Construction plant; Excavation plant; Earth-moving plant; Compaction plant. Structures. Introduction; Structural forms; Structural steel forms; Precast concrete forms; Scaffolding; Formwork; Concrete placing and compaction; Brickwork bonding; Summary. Road engineering. Introduction; Road terminology; Geometric design of roads; Pavement construction; Rigid concrete pavements; Road drainage; Accommodating services. Dams. Introduction; Definitions; The reason dams are built; Dam feasibility study; Dam types; Embankment (earth) dam design; Concrete dam design; Dam construction; Water conservation; Summary. Bridges. Introduction; Types of bridges; Bridge design components; Criteria for designing a bridge; Bridge materials; Reinforced concrete vs structural steel; Prestressed concrete; Foundations. Tunnels. Introduction; Definitions; Tunnelling; Summary. Harbours. Introduction; Definitions; Functions of a harbour; Types of harbours; Harbour structures and facilities. Railways. Introduction; The permanent way; Definitions; Rails; Sleepers; Fastenings; Ballast; Formation; Turnouts and crossings; Grades: Grade requirements; Track maintenance; Summary. Airports. Introduction; Definitions; Airport master plan; Airport structure; Pavement structure; Drainage. Safety. Introduction; Machinery and Occupational Safety Act; Protective clothing; Workman's Compensation Amendment Act 206; National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA). Drainage. Introduction; Definitions; Drainage materials; Surface drainage (rainwater); Pipe and gutter sizing; Private sewers; Pipe connections; Soak-aways; Principles of good drainage; Sub-surface drainage; Channels; Culverts; Water supply and sewerage systems; Summary. Labour-enhanced construction (LEC). Introduction; Labour-enhanced construction (LEC); Summary.
Construction methods for civil engineering second edition is written for tertiary students who are studying towards a national diploma or bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Civil engineering concepts are related to situations encountered in the field to enhance understanding of these concepts.
College of Engineering and Computer Studies Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
In English
9781804060599
Civil engineering.
Structural engineering.
624 V26 / 2022
Construction methods for civil engineering / Errol Van Amsterdam. - Second edition. - xvii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes index.
Earthworks. Introduction; Site clearance; Setting out the site; Definitions; Foundations; Foundation types; Choosing foundation types; Determining the nature and bearing capacity of soil; Excavations; Timbering; Basic timbering excavation terminology; Trench excavation safety: Causes of collapses; Excavating basements; Retaining walls; Construction plant; Excavation plant; Earth-moving plant; Compaction plant. Structures. Introduction; Structural forms; Structural steel forms; Precast concrete forms; Scaffolding; Formwork; Concrete placing and compaction; Brickwork bonding; Summary. Road engineering. Introduction; Road terminology; Geometric design of roads; Pavement construction; Rigid concrete pavements; Road drainage; Accommodating services. Dams. Introduction; Definitions; The reason dams are built; Dam feasibility study; Dam types; Embankment (earth) dam design; Concrete dam design; Dam construction; Water conservation; Summary. Bridges. Introduction; Types of bridges; Bridge design components; Criteria for designing a bridge; Bridge materials; Reinforced concrete vs structural steel; Prestressed concrete; Foundations. Tunnels. Introduction; Definitions; Tunnelling; Summary. Harbours. Introduction; Definitions; Functions of a harbour; Types of harbours; Harbour structures and facilities. Railways. Introduction; The permanent way; Definitions; Rails; Sleepers; Fastenings; Ballast; Formation; Turnouts and crossings; Grades: Grade requirements; Track maintenance; Summary. Airports. Introduction; Definitions; Airport master plan; Airport structure; Pavement structure; Drainage. Safety. Introduction; Machinery and Occupational Safety Act; Protective clothing; Workman's Compensation Amendment Act 206; National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA). Drainage. Introduction; Definitions; Drainage materials; Surface drainage (rainwater); Pipe and gutter sizing; Private sewers; Pipe connections; Soak-aways; Principles of good drainage; Sub-surface drainage; Channels; Culverts; Water supply and sewerage systems; Summary. Labour-enhanced construction (LEC). Introduction; Labour-enhanced construction (LEC); Summary.
Construction methods for civil engineering second edition is written for tertiary students who are studying towards a national diploma or bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Civil engineering concepts are related to situations encountered in the field to enhance understanding of these concepts.
College of Engineering and Computer Studies Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
In English
9781804060599
Civil engineering.
Structural engineering.
624 V26 / 2022
