Introduction to engineering construction inspection / Edward R. Fisk, Randy R. Rapp.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fisk, Edward R., 1924-2008.

Contributor:

Rapp, Randy R.

Hazel M. Hussong Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Building inspection.

Building--Superintendence.

Building.

Engineering inspection.

Physical Description:

xiii, 391 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2004]

Summary:

"Introduction to Engineering Construction Inspection" offers expert tools and advice on construction inspection for buildings and civil engineering projects, including construction of roads, highways, pipelines, reservoirs, water and wastewater projects, hydroelectric, and other large engineered projects. More than 150 informative illustrations supplement expert coverage of the activities and processes involved in observing and documenting a project through the construction phase- from initial site work and geotechnical work to major engineered structural systems in concrete and steel, and project acceptance by the owner.

Contents:

The construction team

Responsibility and authority

Safety on the job

Documentation: records and reports

Measurement and payment

Paving and surfacing

Earthworks inspection

Underground pipelines

Inspection of pile foundations

Portland cement concrete construction

Waterstop joints in hydraulic structures

Steel connections and fasteners

Protective coating

Project closeout.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-373) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Hazel M. Hussong Fund.

ISBN:

0471201677

9780471201670

OCLC:

54929864

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