Moving the Earth: The Workbook of Excavation, Fifth Edition
by: Herbert L. Nichols, Jr
Abstract: 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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Table of Contents
- A. PREFACE TO FIFTH EDITION
- B. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- C. INTRODUCTION TO FIRST EDITION
- 1. LAND CLEARING AND CONTROLS
- 2. SURVEYS AND MEASUREMENTS
- 3. ROCK, SOIL, AND MUD
- 4. BASEMENTS
- 5. DITCHING AND DEWATERING
- 6. PONDS AND EARTH DAMS
- 7. LANDSCAPING AND AGRICULTURAL GRADING
- 8. ROADWAYS
- 9. BLASTING AND TUNNELING
- 10. PIT OPERATION
- 11. COSTS AND MANAGEMENT
- 12. BASIC INFORMATION
- 13. REVOLVING SHOVELS AND EXCAVATORS
- 14. CONVEYOR MACHINERY
- 15. TRACTORS AND BULLDOZERS
- 16. FRONT-END LOADERS
- 17. SCRAPERS
- 18. TRUCKS
- 19. GRADING AND COMPACTING MACHINERY
- 20. COMPRESSORS AND DRILLS
- 21. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
- A. APPENDIX
- B. GLOSSARY
- C. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
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- A. PREFACE TO FIFTH EDITION
- B. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- C. INTRODUCTION TO FIRST EDITION
- 1. LAND CLEARING AND CONTROLS
- 2. SURVEYS AND MEASUREMENTS
- 3. ROCK, SOIL, AND MUD
- 4. BASEMENTS
- 5. DITCHING AND DEWATERING
- 6. PONDS AND EARTH DAMS
- 7. LANDSCAPING AND AGRICULTURAL GRADING
- 8. ROADWAYS
- 9. BLASTING AND TUNNELING
- 10. PIT OPERATION
- 11. COSTS AND MANAGEMENT
- BOOKKEEPING
- DEFINITION OF COSTS
- RECEIVABLES
- MACHINERY PURCHASE
- DEPRECIATION
- DEPRECIATION SCHEDULES
- DEPRECIATION RESERVE
- INVESTMENT
- INTEREST
- FINANCING
- OTHER OWNERSHIP COSTS
- EQUIPMENT WORK HOURS
- OPERATING EXPENSE
- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
- TIRES
- LABOR
- WORKING TIME
- EQUIPMENT SELECTION
- EQUIPMENT RENTAL
- ESTIMATING
- CONTRACTS
- CRITICAL-PATH SCHEDULING
- CAUSES OF FAILURE
- ACCIDENTS
- INSURANCE
- BONDS
- 12. BASIC INFORMATION
- PRINCIPLES OF LEVERAGE
- GEARS
- SHAFTS
- BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS
- TRANSMISSION
- CHAIN DRIVES
- BELT DRIVES
- INCLINED PLANES
- CONTROLS
- ELECTRIC DRIVE
- WHEEL STEERING
- BRAKES
- CLUTCH
- FLUID DRIVES
- TORQUE CONVERTER
- AIR MOTORS
- CABLE (WIRE ROPE)
- CABLE SYSTEMS
- CHAIN
- HYDRAULICS
- PUMPS
- VALVES
- LINES AND FITTINGS
- RESERVOIR
- CYLINDERS AND MOTORS
- SEALS AND FILTERS
- MAINTENANCE
- LUBRICANTS
- CABS
- POWER PLANTS
- GOVERNOR
- GASOLINE POWER
- DIESEL ENGINES
- EXHAUST CONDITIONERS
- FUEL CONSUMPTION
- POWER
- HAULER POWER TRAIN
- TRAVEL RESISTANCE
- TIRES
- TIRE WEAR
- TIRE LIFE
- TIRE BALLAST
- TIRE CHAINS
- OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
- PRESTART CHECK
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- STOPPING
- SAFETY
- 13. REVOLVING SHOVELS AND EXCAVATORS
- BACKGROUND
- BASIC SHOVEL
- REVOLVING UNIT
- CRAWLER TRAVEL UNIT
- RUBBER MOUNTINGS
- HYDRAULIC FULL-REVOLVING EXCAVATORS
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- TRAVEL UNIT
- BACKHOE ATTACHMENT
- GRADALL
- COMPACT OR MINI-EXCAVATORS
- DRAGLINE
- WALKING DRAGLINES
- CLAMSHELL
- DIPPER SHOVEL ATTACHMENT
- ELECTRIC SHOVELS
- MINING SHOVEL
- OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A SHOVEL
- PARTIAL-SWING SHOVELS
- OTHER ATTACHMENTS
- OPERATION OF FULL-SWING HOES
- TRACTOR-MOUNTED BACKHOE
- OPERATION
- 14. CONVEYOR MACHINERY
- 15. TRACTORS AND BULLDOZERS
- 16. FRONT-END LOADERS
- 17. SCRAPERS
- 18. TRUCKS
- 19. GRADING AND COMPACTING MACHINERY
- 20. COMPRESSORS AND DRILLS
- COMPRESSORS
- ROTARY COMPRESSION
- AIR LINES AND ACCESSORIES
- BREAKERS AND DIGGERS
- PERCUSSION ROCK DRILLS
- STEELS, RODS, AND PIPES
- PERCUSSION BITS
- ROTARY BITS AND DRIVE
- HOLE CLEANING
- NOISE SUPPRESSION
- HAND DRILLING
- POWER FEEDS
- MOUNTINGS
- BOOMS
- TRACK-MOUNTED DRILL
- TRACK-MOUNTED DRILL OPERATION
- MOBILE TOWER DRILLS
- AUGER DRILLS
- HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
- PNEUMATIC UNDERGROUND PIERCERS
- DEEP ROTARY DRILLS
- CAISSON DRILLS
- SHAFT SINKING
- TUNNELING MACHINES
- 21. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
- TRACTOR-MOUNTED RIPPER
- CABLE LAYERS
- WINCHES
- TRUCK MOUNTING
- HAND WINCHES
- LAND-CLEARING TACKLE
- DOZER EQUIPMENT
- CHOPPERS, SHREDDERS, AND CHIPPERS
- CHAIN SAWS
- CHAIN SAW OPERATION
- BRUSH BURNER
- WATER PUMPS
- SUBMERSIBLES
- PUMP OPERATION
- GRIZZLIES AND SCREENS
- WASHERS
- ROCK CRUSHERS
- PROCESSING PLANTS
- LUBRICATION EQUIPMENT
- TIRE HANDLING
- A. APPENDIX
- B. GLOSSARY
- C. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Book Details
Title: Moving the Earth: The Workbook of Excavation, Fifth Edition
Publisher: McGRAW-HILL: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New Delhi, San Juan, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto
Copyright / Pub. Date: 2005, 1999 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ISBN: 9780071430586
Authors:
Herbert L. Nichols, Jr is the author of this McGraw-Hill Professional publication.
Description: 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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