| Quick reliable solutions to all your field engineering problems.
This updated, pocket-sized Third Edition of Robert O. Parmley's Field Engineer's Manual continues to give access to the basic technical data you need for virtually any engineering project, large or small.
- Provides engineers with the basic technical data they need to solve a wide range of field problems
- Includes new sections on sewage treatment, streets and roads, and rope tying and splicing
- Expanded sections on field inspection, electricity, HVAC, surveying, drainage, sewage collection, water supply, water storage, fire protection, and safety and first aid
From the Preface
Two decades have elapsed since the Field Engineer's Manual was first published and almost seven years since the second edition was issued.
Several sections have been expanded, updated and revised. Many totally rewritten and three new sections added to expand coverage. In keeping with the
established format, this material is presented and organized to provide the user with reliable technical data, over a wide range of engineering topics,
readily available for "field" usage. This "hard copy" manual is not intended to compete with laptop computers or electronic surveying instruments. Rather
it is a support to all personnel and equipment that is always ready to serve; regardless of time, location or equipment failure.
This manual has been, is and will continue to be indebted to the multitude of sources for the information contained herewith. Again, we must express our
thanks to these organizations, societies, companies, publishers, institutions and individuals who so generously participated in this work. Their encouragement and support for the project was expressed throughout the manuscript preparation. The source of all material has been faithfully noted at each respective location. Any oversight is certainly unintentional.
A special note must be recorded to acknowledge Wayne's significant contribution to this third edition. His graphic skills have not only greatly enhanced the overall appearance of the manual but many illustrations reflect his artistic input. As always, it was a pleasure to work with my son on a major
project.
As with the two previous editions, we have faithfully attempted to remain true to the original mission as stated in the first preface. Hopefully, we have
succeeded. We now respectfully submit this third edition for release. Carry it with you as a reliable reference source and use the "note" pages, located at
the end of the manual, to tailor the material for your specific technical pursuits.
Table of Contents
Board of Consultants (First and Second Editions); Preface to the Third Edition; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; Section One: Field Inspection; Section Two: Mathematical Data and Formulas; Section Three: General Conversion Tables; Section Four: The Metric System of Units (SI); Section Five: Construction Materials and Data; Section Six: Athletic Facilities; Section Seven: Electrical Information; Section Eight: Mechanical Formulas and Data; Section Nine: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning; Section Ten: Structural; Section Eleven: Welding; Section Twelve: Surveying; Section Thirteen: Drainage; Section Fourteen: Streets and Roads; Section Fifteen: Hydraulics; Section Sixteen: Sewage Collection; Section Seventeen: Sewage Treatment; Section Eighteen: Water: Supply, Storage, and Fire Protection; Section Nineteen: Geology and Soils; Section Twenty: Energy and Fuels; Section Twenty-One: Economics; Section Twenty-Two: Locating Buried Pipe and Utilities; Section Twenty-Three: Erosion Control; Section Twenty-Four: Rope Splicing and Tying; Section Twenty-Five: Safety and First Aid; Index; About the Editor-in-Chief; Notes. |
