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"Up-to-date coverage of construction equipment and planning techniques, technology, and applications This fully updated textbook lays out the fundamentals of construction equipment, machinery utilization, and production estimating. Readers will learn about construction economics, earthwork, and soil and rock properties. Rock blasting and drilling, pile driving, water pumping, and concrete and asphalt procedures are thoroughly covered. Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Ninth Edition, explains the latest technologies, particularly machine capabilities, and shows how to apply those technologies to real-world construction challenges. Examples and illustrations showcase the latest equipment models and end-of-chapter summaries and homework problems help reinforce salient points. Presented in a logical and concise format, this edition features new practical applications and expanded coverage of building in today’s global marketplace. 1)Provides a concise, student-friendly introduction to construction methods and planning 2)Explains the latest models of dozers, excavators, scrapers, cranes, and other equipment 3)Written by team of construction experts and experienced educators"