Public works inspectors' manual
By: Silas B. Birch, Jr., Erik Updyke
Contributors: Updyke, Erik
Edition: Seventh edition.
Publisher: BNi Building News
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Anaheim, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 574
ISBN-13: 9781628702705; 9781557016393
Subjects: Public works; Handbooks, manuals; Inspection; Travaux publics; Guides, manuels
Description: 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. --
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: 1.; title: General information:; title: 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.; title: Construction materials and materials control procedures:; title: 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.; title: Construction methods and inspection procedures:; title: 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.; title: Final inspection and acceptance:; title: General ; Final inspection ; Project acceptance & closing reports.