This educational manual was developed for the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) to
present the principal project management activities and issues for procuring and implementing steel
construction. The manual was developed for use in undergraduate university level construction
management programs. It should also be useful in project management courses in construction
engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineering, and architecture programs.
The manual is intended as a supplemental text which may be incorporated into junior and senior
level project management, estimating, and scheduling courses. The manual was developed in two
educational modules: Module One addresses project management activities and Module Two
examines scheduling and estimating issues that pertain to steel construction.
Both educational modules have been designed to help students understand the unique roles and
relationships of the general contractor, steel fabricator, erector, specialty contractors, suppliers,
architect, structural engineer, and owner in the construction of a structural steel building frame.
While the manual has been specifically developed to address steel construction, many of the issues
presented are also applicable to the management of other construction subcontracts. Therefore, this
manual may serve as a detailed case study of steel construction which will help students achieve a
broader understanding of construction project management, estimating, and scheduling practices.
It is hoped that faculty teaching this material, will find this steel case study useful as they present
the principles of project management, estimating, and scheduling in their courses.
Most construction management and construction related programs require students to take courses
in construction science, technology, materials, and structural design. It is assumed that by the time
students are enrolled in project management, estimating, and scheduling courses, they will have
obtained sufficient understanding of the technical terminology and also have a general
understanding of steel design and construction practices. This manual is not intended as a technical
guide to steel, but focuses instead on the project management aspects of steel construction. Students
may wish to consult other general texts on structural design and construction methods should they
need additional technical information. AISC has developed numerous publications which address
the technical and design aspects of steel. These publications may be obtained by contacting the
AISC publication’s department. See Appendix D for a listing of AISC services.
To help students gain a better understanding of the text, a steel construction project case study has
been included. This building is a steel framed seven-story midrise medical office building. This
project is described below under the case study description. Project documents from the case study
are included in Appendix A.
To assist faculty in using this manual as a supplemental text in their courses, several open-ended
questions are provided at the end of the two modules. These questions are intended to be used for
in-class discussion.
The development of this manual was sponsored by a grant from the AISC Education Committee and
was prepared by Mr. Tim Mrozowski, A.I.A., Dr. Matt Syal, CPC, and Mr. Syed Aqeel Kakakhel
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of the Building Construction Management Program at Michigan State University. AISC appointed
two advisory committees to provide input and oversee the development of the manual. The Industry
Technical Committee included fabricators, erectors, contractors, and educators who provided input
into industry practices. The Educational Advisory Committee consisted of construction
management and engineering faculty who advised and reviewed the manual for both industry
practice and educational use.
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Rock Mechanics
B.H.G. Brady, E.T. Brown
Springer 2007
ISBN: 1402020643
Pages: 626
PDF 23.76 MB
Although Rock Mechanics addresses many of the rock mechanics issues which arise in underground mining engineering, it is not a text exclusively for mining applications. It consists of five categories of topics on the science and practice of rock engineering: basic engineering principles relevant to rock mechanics; mechanical properties of rock and rock masses; design of underground excavations in various rock mass conditions; mining methods and their implementation; and guidelines on rock mechanics practice. Throughout the text, and particularly in those sections concerned with excavation design and design of mining layouts, reference is made to computational methods of analysis of stress and displacement in a rock mass. The principles of various computational schemes, such as boundary element, finite element and distinct element methods, are considered. This new edition has been completely revised to reflect the notable innovations in mining engineering and the remarkable developments in the science of rock mechanics and the practice of rock engineering that have taken place over the last two decades.
Based on extensive professional, research and teaching experience, this book will provide an authoritative and comprehensive text for final year undergraduates and commencing postgraduate students. For professional practitioners, not only will it be of interest to mining and geological engineers but also to civil engineers, structural and mining geologists and geophysicists as a standard work for professional reference purposes.
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Moving the Earth: The Workbook of Excavation, 5th edition
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Moving the Earth: The Workbook of Excavation, 5th edition
Herbert L. Nichols, David A. Day,
McGraw-Hill Professional 2005
ISBN-10: 007143058X
1296 Pages
PDF 28,7 MB
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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"The most comprehensive source of basic excavation information available." -- Construction Methods & Equipment
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.
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Testing of Concrete in Structures
J. H. Bungey, S. G. Millard
Routledge
ISBN: 0203487834
1995-12-01
PDF (OCR) 4.41 Mb
286 pages
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the techniques involved in testing concrete in structures. The non-specialist civil engineer involved in assessment, repair or maintanance of concrete structures will find this a thorough update of the second edition, with an expansion of those areas where recent developments have made significant advances, for example in integrity assessment.
Table of Contents
1 Planning and interpretation of in-situ testing 1
2 Surface hardness methods 33
3 Ultrasonic pulse velocity methods 47
4 Partially destructive strength tests 75
5 Cores 111
6 Load testing and monitoring 129
7 Durability tests 160
8 Performance and integrity tests 196
9 Chemical testing and allied techniques 226
Appendix A Typical cases of test planning and interpretation of results 254
Appendix B Examples of pulse velocity corrections for reinforcement 264
Appendix C Example of evaluation of core results 267
References 270
Index283
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This book starts by explaining briefly the origins of wind. It then proceeds to the normal forms of presentation for wind data, and explains how each is used in the appropriate analysis. The general aerodynamics of bluff bodies is explained in chapter 2. Wind loading, wind environment, rain, ventilation, fire and effluent from chimneys are considered in the following chapters. Experimental methods are discussed in the penultimate chapter. Up to this point, theory and practice are discussed, and no design data are presented. Necessary statistics insofar as they concern the earlier chapter material are presented in the last chapter. This is not a theoretical study, but simply pointing the reader to the appropriate statistical technique and presents the relevant expressions.
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The Strategic Management of Large Engineering Projects: Shaping Institutions, Risks, and Governance
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The Strategic Management of Large Engineering Projects: Shaping Institutions, Risks, and Governance
By Roger Miller, Donald R. Lessard
Publisher: The MIT Press
Number Of Pages: 259
Publication Date: 2001-01-22
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0262122367
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780262122368
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As the number, complexity, and scope of large engineering projects (LEPs) increase worldwide, the huge stakes may endanger the survival of corporations and threaten the stability of countries that approach these projects unprepared. According to the authors, the "front-end" engineering of institutional arrangements and strategic systems is a far greater determinant of an LEP’s success than are the more tangible aspects of project engineering and management. The book is based on an international research project that analyzed sixty LEPs, among them the Boston Harbor cleanup; the first phase of subway construction in Ankara, Turkey; a hydro dam on the Caroni River in Venezuela; and the construction of offshore oil platforms west of Flor, Norway. The authors use the research results to develop an experience-based theoretical framework that will allow managers to understand and respond to the complexity and uncertainty inherent in all LEPs. In addition to managers and scholars of large-scale projects, the book will be of interest to those studying the relationship between institutions and strategy, risk management, and corporate governance in general. Contributors Bjorn Andersen, Richard Brealey, Ian Cooper, Serghei Floricel, Michel Habib, Brian Hobbs, Donald R. Lessard, Pascale Michaud, Roger Miller, Xavier Olleros.
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