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Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work

Estimators need to understand the consequences of entering into a contract, often defined by complex conditions and documents, as well as to appreciate the technical requirements of the project. Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work explains the job of the estimator through every key stage, from early cost studies to the creation of budgets for successful tenders.

 This new edition reflects recent developments in the field such as new tendering and procurement methods; the move from basic estimating to cost-planning and the greater emphasis placed on partnering and collaborative working. It also includes changes to pricing, rates, terminology and technology to bring the book completely up-to date. Clearly-written and illustrated with examples, notes and technical documentation the book is ideal for students on construction-related courses needing to understand these essential processes or professionals beginning in industry.

Audience
Students learning estimating and tendering as part of building surveying, construction management, quantity surveying and civil engineering courses. May be of interest to professional estimators beginning in industry.

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Design of Highway Bridges An LRFD Approach

The up-to-date guide to applying theory and specifications to real-world highway bridge design. Design of Highway Bridges, Second Edition offers detailed coverage of engineering basics for the design of short- and medium-span bridges. Based on the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, it is an excellent engineering resource. This updated edition features:

• Expanded coverage of structural analysis, including axle and lane loads, along with new numerical analytic methods and approaches
• Dozens of worked problems, primarily in Customary U.S. units, that allow techniques to be applied to real-world problems and design specifications
• Revised AASHTO steel bridge design guidelines that reflect the simplified approach for plate girder bridges
• The latest information on concrete bridges, including new minimum reinforcement requirements, and unbonded tendon stress at ultimate and losses for prestressed concrete girders
• Information on key bridge types, selection principles, and aesthetic issues
• Problems and selected references for further study
• And more

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Gravel roads: Maintenance and Design Manual

There are over 1.6 million miles of unpaved roads (53% of all roads) in the United States.In some nations, the road network is predominantly unpaved and generally consists of gravel roads. This manual was developed with a major emphasis on the maintenance of gravel roads, including some basic design elements.

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Vehicle-Bridge Interaction Dynamics:With Applications To High-Speed Railways

The commercial operation of the bullet train in 1964 in Japan marked the beginning of a new era for high-speed railways. Because of the huge amount of kinetic energy carried at high speeds, a train may interact significantly with the bridge and even resonate with it under certain circumstances. Equally important is the riding comfort of the train cars, which relates closely to the maneuverability of the train during its passage over the bridge at high speeds.

Vehicle-Bridge Interaction Dynamics:

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Design Guide for Composite Highway Bridges

Composite construction, using a reinforced concrete slab on top of steel girders, is an economical and popular form of construction for highway bridges.

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Synopsis

A pavement project may be envisioned as a three-link chain, consisting of materials, design, and construction. The weakest link governs the performance of the system – therefore engineers must be knowledgeable about all three aspects as well as their interactions. Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance is organized in much the same way as a pavement construction project. First, different alternatives for concrete pavement solutions are outlined and the desired performance and behaviour parameters are identified. Next, appropriate materials are selected and the desired concrete proportions determined. Once the materials are known the design can be completed. Finally, the necessary construction steps for translating the design into a durable facility are provided. Pavement management, maintenance, rehabilitation, and overlays are also addressed.

Norbert Delatte makes use of design, modeling, and performance tools such as HIPERPAV, DRIP 2.0, StreetPave, and other programs to illustrate behavior and performance, along with design examples and case studies. This volume collects the latest technology on concrete pavements in one place. It is a useful textbook for the student and an important reference for the practicing engineer.

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