Moving the Earth: The Workbook of Excavation 3rd Edition.

Herbert L. Nichols Jr.

ISBN 10: 0911040129 / ISBN 13: 9780911040128

Published by North Castle Books, 1976

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Like new book without jacket. Third (1976) edition, 1979 printing. This is a large fat hardcover with leather-life cover, paginated within chapter (about 3" thick). HEAVY/OVERSIZE. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. **We are a small family business selling on Amazon since 1999 and have over 30 years' experience providing fine new and pre-owned books. You can expect professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. **Your purchase supports our town's public library.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Moving the Earth: The Workbook of Excavation 3rd Edition.
• Publisher: North Castle Books
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0911040129
• ISBN 13: 9780911040128
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd.
• Condition: Used, like new

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Synopsis

thick hardcover

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"The most comprehensive source of basic excavation information available." -- Construction Methods & Equipment

Since 1955, Moving the Earth has stood as the standard source of practical expertise for the excavation and construction industries. Geared to the needs of those who do the actual earthmoving, this is a book as massive as the tasks it details -- an all-encompassing guide that covers every aspect of site preparation and management, and that details every machine and vehicle needed to perform each task.

This fifth edition completely updates readers on the latest advances in equipment and operating techniques, as well as important new safety, regulatory, and environmental methods.

From clearing the land to tunneling beneath it ... from old-fashioned hand leveling to highly accurate laser alignment ... from freeing a tractor from the mud to basic bookkeeping to keep your costs from bogging down ... this book explains how to do it correctly and efficiently. For the small contractor, the supervisor, and the operator—as well as the engineer, the architect, the superintendent, and the student -- Moving the Earth is a professional accessory as indispensable as your hard hat.

THE WORK
• Land Clearing & Controls
• Surveys & Measurements
• Rock, Soil, & Mud
• Basements
• Ditching & Dewatering
• Ponds & Earth Dams
• Landscaping & Agricultural Grading
• Roadways
• Blasting & Tunneling
• Pit Operation
• Costs & Management

  THE MACHINES

• Basic Information
• Revolving Shovel & Excavators
• Conveyor Machinery
• Tractors & Bulldozers
• Front-End Loaders
• Scrapers & Trucks
• Grading & Compacting Machinery
• Compressors & Drills
• Auxiliary Equipment

CRITICS APPROVE
"The down-in-the-dirt standard work for the excavation industry." —- Military Engineer

"Helps solve the thousands of problems that face the earthmoving contractor. Complete, well-illustrated." -- Construction Equipment