General Excavation Methods (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258479947)

General Excavation Methods by Arthur Brinton Carson is a comprehensive guide to excavation techniques used in construction and engineering projects. The book covers a variety of excavation methods, including open excavation, trenching, drilling and blasting, and tunneling. It also includes information on safety practices, equipment selection, and project planning. The author begins by introducing the basics of excavation, including soil types and properties, and the importance of proper site preparation. He then goes on to discuss the different types of excavation methods in detail, providing step-by-step instructions and illustrations for each. The book also covers topics such as excavation for foundations, pipelines, and underground utilities, as well as excavation in difficult terrain and hazardous environments. It includes case studies and examples of real-world excavation projects, providing readers with practical insights into the challenges and solutions involved in excavation work. Overall, General Excavation Methods is an essential resource for anyone involved in construction or engineering projects that require excavation, from contractors and engineers to project managers and safety professionals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arthur Brinton Carson
ISBN-10: 125847994X
ISBN-13: 9781258479947
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2012
Pages: 402
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.01lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.88d