'The new edition ... builds on the highly successful first edition with a new chapter dealing with glass, a thorough update of the health and safety chapter, and an additional section providing information on the management of demolition projects.' Building Engineer 'Given the breadth of civil and structural engineering, the second edition of the Site Engineers Manual is undoubtedly a great success in providing a 'one stop information shop' for site engineers. ...is a rich and compact source of vital references... ...is a main key piece in the jigsaw for graduate engineers... ...the manual is an outstanding guide for all engineers working on sites, whether graduate or experienced, design or construction, local or international. Civil Engineering

This book is a  compendium of practical engineering experience contributing to good working practice.

It covers the various stages of construction, from receipt of materials to completion of the finished project. It also explains important aspects of planning, health, safety and quality.

It is a proven aide-memoire and comprehensive handbook providing best practice guidance for engineers on site and is the ideal primer for students.

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A compendium of practical engineering experience contributing to good working practice.

Foreword; Quality management; Working with the weather; Construction plant; Setting out; Flexible roads and other paved areas; Drains, sewers and services; Earthworks and excavation; Foundations; Mastic asphalt; Masonry; Formwork, scaffolding, falsework and facade retention; Reinforcement; Concrete; Structural steelwork; Timber; Exterior claddings and internal finishes; Building engineering services; Working with glass; Health and safety in construction; Guide to demolition. Appendix. Index
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Product details

ISBN
9781904445708
Published
2009-07-31
Edition
2. edition
Publisher
Porto Press Ltd
Weight
1020 gr
Height
234 mm
Width
159 mm
Thickness
32 mm
Age
P, XV, 06, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
520

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Biographical note

Consultant, Civil/Structural Engineers, formerly Chief Structural Engineer, Wimpey plc, UK