Civil Engineer's Illustrated Sourcebook

PUT A WEALTH OF INFORMATIVE ENGINEERING INFO RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS-ALL IN A SINGLE, HANDY VOLUME!When it comes to civil engineering, handy access to the right schematics and plans can mean the difference between a winning idea-and a concept that dies on the drawing board. That's why if adding efficiencies to your work as an engineer is essential, McGraw-Hill's Civil Engineer's Illustrated Sourcebook is the one volume you shouldn't be without.Written by a noted engineering expert with lengthy consultative experience, Civil Engineer s Illustrated Sourcebook provides practical, step-by-step information on a broad array of engineering processes. From planning, materials, and design to bidding, construction, and more, this book will show how using a consistent organizational methodology will add power and quality to your work. Plus, the book also delivers:* Practical charts, tables, plans, and other data encountered in everyday practice* Plan layouts from actual engineering projects* Source material from a wide variety of engineering projects* And much, much more!Robust enough for civil engineers, contractors, technicians, and architects and still relevant for students pursing engineering degrees and certifications Civil Engineer s Illustrated Sourcebook will add a world of invaluable insight to how you do your work!Packed with 900 informative illustrations!:PLANNINGTechnical ReportsProject SchedulingField ReconnaissanceSurveying and MappingPublic MeetingsRegulatory ApprovalsCost EstimatingDESIGNTitle Sheet organizationBuildingsWater Supply and DistributionFire ProtectionWastewater Collection and TreatmentStorm Water SystemsDams and ReservoirsStreets, Roads, and HighwaysBridgesAirportsAthletic FacilitiesTrailer Courts and CampgroundsRetrofitting and RehabilitationSpecialized ProjectsStandard Details and SpecificationsBIDDING PROCESSBidding DocumentsAdvertising and Bid OpeningsConstruction ContractsCONSTRUCTIONPreconstruction ConferencesShop DrawingsSafety, Inspection, and TestingConstruction StakingClose-OutSUPPLEMENTALTechnical Reference