Concrete Construction: Methods and Costs

A practical treatise on performing and costing concrete work, presenting methods for selecting and preparing cement, sand, and aggregates; proportioning and measuring mixtures; and making, transporting, and placing concrete by hand and by machine. It covers underwater deposition and subaqueous grouting, rubble and asphaltic concretes, procedures for freezing weather, surface finishing techniques, formwork design and removal, and pile and pier construction. Each chapter pairs procedural guidance with equipment options and analyzed cost data to inform planning and execution of concrete projects.