Product DescriptionExcavation Systems Planning, Design, and Safety is a thorough guide to ensuring your projects are completed correctly, safely, and cost effectively. Concisely written and presented in an easy-to-navigate format, this comprehensive guide arms you with the most current information available. New developments and trends, along with numerous design examples, illustrations, and important OSHA requirements and other legal issues, provide everything you'll need to excel in your field. Ideal for anyone involved in the trade, this indispensable resource brings you up to date on all the critical aspects of your job.Includes: Shoring Designs Standards Best Practices in Safety Planning Techniques for Protecting Subsurface Utilities Soil Classification Soil Loading on Shoring Systems OSHA Standards Information on EquipmentProduct Details Hardcover: 509 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (August 24, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 0071498699 ISBN-13: 978-0071498692 Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches