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Author Birch, Silas B

Title Public works inspectors' manual / Silas B. Birch, Jr., Erik Updyke
Edition Seventh edition
Published Anaheim, Calif. : BNi Building News, [2008]
©2008

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Description 1 online resource (574 pages) : illustrations
Contents 1. General information: Introduction to public works construction inspection ; Inspection policy ; Records and reports ; Safety and convenience ; Construction survey staking ; Preservation of improvements and utilities ; Waivers and disclaimers ; Differing site conditions ; Project delays ; Suspension of the work ; Claims and disputes ; Construction scheduling ; Constructive changes in the work ; Constructive acceleration ; Risk management ; Land use issues -- 2. Construction materials and materials control procedures: General ; Aggregates ; Untreated roadway based material ; Portland cement concrete and related products ; Asphalt paving materials ; Asphalt concrete plant inspection ; Pipe ; Metals ; Metal related processes ; Timber ; Paint ; Engineering fabrics ; Pipeline system rehabilitation -- 3. Construction methods and inspection procedures: General ; Soil types and testing ; Earthwork construction ; Street surface improvements ; Sewer construction ; Storm drain construction ; Sewer & storm drain connection permits ; Piles and pile driving ; Street lighting and traffic signal construction ; Landscape and irrigation ; Concrete construction, general ; Concrete structures ; Prestressed concrete ; Paint and protective coatings ; Engineering fabrics ; Pipeline system rehabilitation procedures ; Structural steel erection ; Tunneling and jacking -- 4. Final inspection and acceptance: General ; Final inspection ; Project acceptance & closing reports
Summary A complete operational technical guidebook for professionals charged with the responsibilities of inspecting all types of public works construction for city, county, state and federal agencies. This comprehensive Manual has become the standard reference for public works professionals across the nation for over 50 years. It clearly spells out, in-step-by-step detail, testing procedures and inspection guidelines for virtually every type of work and material - from asphalt and aggregates, to pipe and prestressed concrete. -- Provided by publisher
Notes Includes index
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Subject Public works -- Inspection -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Public works -- Inspection
Genre/Form handbooks.
manuals (instructional materials)
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
Author Updyke, Erik
ISBN 9781628702705
1628702702