Moving the Earth: The Workbook of Excavation. Third Edition.

By Herbert L. Nichols Jr. and David Day

Book Overview

This groundbreaking new edition of the classic guide to heavy excavation projects and equipment provides the latest, most comprehensive guidance in the field. 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. This first major revision in 20 years features insight into the latest general construction technology and methods, updated material on the costs and management of excavation projects, and an abundance of new clarifying photos. As easy to read as it is expansive in scope, the new edition is indispensable "heavy equipment" for every professional involved in excavation and construction.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0911040129
• ISBN13: 9780911040128
• Release Date: January 1976
• Publisher: Publisher Unknown
• Length: 1702 Pages
• Weight: 5.60 lbs.