Handbook of Temporary Structures in Construction, 2nd Edition

The support you need to build high-quality temporary structures. All the technical, business, and legal know-how you need to build and maintain 17 different temporary support and access structures has been gathered in one convenient problem-solver. In the completely revised Second Edition of the Handbook of Temporary Structures in Construction, Robert Ratay and a team of experts provide you with full coverage of the latest construction materials and methods—different contracting techniques—new codes and standards—new dispute resolution procedures—tested cost controls—using temporary structures in repair and rehab work—OSHA updates on construction site safety—and much more.

Contributors
Preface

Chapter 1 : Technical and Business Practices
Chapter 2 : Legal Aspects
Chapter 3 : Construction Site Safety
Chapter 4 : Codes, Standards, and Regulations
Chapter 5 : Erection and Earthwork Equipment
Chapter 6 : Loads Created by Construction Equipment
Chapter 7 : Cofferdams
Chapter 8 : Earth-Retaining Structures
Chapter 9 : Diaphragm/Slurry Walls
Chapter 10 : Construction Dewatering
Chapter 11 : Underground/Tunneling Supports
Chapter 12 : Underpinning
Chapter 13 : Roadway Decking
Chapter 14 : Construction Ramps, Runways, and Platforms
Chapter 15 : Scaffolding
Chapter 16 : Falsework/Shoring
Chapter 17 : Concrete Formwork
Chapter 18 : Slipforming
Chapter 19 : Bracing and Guying for Stability
Chapter 20 : Bridge Falsework
Chapter 21 : Temporary Structures in Repair and Restoration
Chapter 22 : Protection of Site, Adjacent Areas, and Utilities

Index