Study Guide for Excavation Contractors 3rd Edition
The Study Guide for Excavation Contractors 3rd Edition is a comprehensive reference that has been updated to reflect modern earthmoving and trenching equipment, refined excavation techniques, and stricter safety rules. It includes a CD-ROM with an interactive study center, providing an engaging way to brush up on skills or study for the license exam. The guide covers a wide range of topics, including reading topo maps, setting crows feet, installing water drain and sewer pipes, laying or removing asphalt concrete, using a laser level, cutting drainage channels, and utilizing GPS and sonar for precision. It is filled with hundreds of tips, pictures, diagrams, and tables that every excavation contractor can utilize. The guide also includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support, and test-taking tips and strategies, making it an essential resource for those in the industry or preparing for a career in excavation contracting.
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Book Overview
The Study Guide for Excavation Contractors, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive training resource that consolidates multiple heavy equipment and construction guides into one updated reference. This 2024 edition is designed specifically for excavation professionals and contractors preparing for licensing exams or seeking to deepen their technical knowledge.
Key Topics Included
- Equipment Operation: Detailed instructions on operating excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, and other machinery.
- Site Preparation: Techniques for clearing, grading, and preparing construction sites.
- Trenching and Shoring: Best practices for safe and effective trenching, including soil analysis and support systems.
- Blueprint Reading: Guidance on interpreting construction plans and topographic maps.
- Safety Protocols: OSHA standards and safety procedures tailored to excavation work.
- Project Management Basics: Scheduling, budgeting, and crew coordination for excavation projects.
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Specifications
| Weight | 4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 9.5 × 2 in |
- Publisher: Pearson Vue
- Edition/Release Date: January 1, 2024
- ISBN: 9780137782178
- Pages: 400
- Format: Paperback / Spiral Bound
- Target Audience: Professionals
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