Excavation and Grading Handbook Revised
Excavation and Grading Handbook Revised
Book Overview
The Excavation and Grading Handbook has been completely updated to keep excavation contractors, operating engineers, and those learning the trade current with state-of-the-art equipment usage and the most efficient excavating and grading techniques. You’ll learn how to read topo maps, set crows feet, install water drain and sewer pipes, lay or remove asphaltic concrete, use a laser level, cut drainage channels, and use GPS and sonar for absolute precision. Includes a CD-ROM with an interactive study center to help anyone brush up their skills or study for the license exam. Filled with hundreds of tips, pictures, and diagrams and tables every excavation contractor can use.
Key Aspects:
- Fundamentals of Excavation and Grading
- Surveying and Site Layout
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Grading Techniques
Highlights:
- Site Preparation
- Estimating and Planning
- Erosion Control and Environmental Considerations
- Real-World Tips and Case Studies
Key Features & Benefits
The Excavation and Grading Handbook spans all critical aspects of site excavation and earthmoving operations, focusing on practical methods, safety, and compliance with construction standards. This handbook serves as a detailed guide for contractors, engineers, and site supervisors involved in excavation and grading work.
The practical application of the Excavation and Grading Handbook lies in its role as a comprehensive, on-the-job guide that helps construction professionals—such as contractors, engineers, site supervisors, and inspectors—effectively plan, execute, and manage excavation and grading tasks while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
The Excavation and Grading Handbook is a valuable resource for preparing for contractor or trade-specific license exams—particularly in fields like general contracting, excavation, grading, and site development—because it bridges practical jobsite knowledge with technical standards and code compliance that are commonly tested.
- Covers Core Exam Topics
- Emphasizes OSHA Safety Standards
- Explains Equipment Use and Productivity
- Includes Grading and Drainage Calculations
- Teaches Soil Compaction and Testing
- Reinforces Code Compliance and Environmental Awareness
The Excavation and Grading Handbook is designed not only as a reference but also as a practical, easy-to-navigate tool for professionals and learners. It uses several visual and organizational tools to clarify complex content and help you apply it in real-world and exam settings.
Book Details
- Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
- Edition/Release Date: 2006
- ISBN: 978-1572181731
- Pages: 512
- Dimensions: 8-1/2 x 11
- Format: Paperback / Softbound
- Target Audience: Professionals
Pricing & Purchase Information
• Price: $79.99
• Shipping: Free shipping on orders over $250.
• Formats Available: Physical Book
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