Tool Shed: Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Infrastructure enables access, powers facilities, connects people to recreational opportunities, creates opportunities for employment and protects our parks from an increasingly unpredictable natural environment. This area contains resources applicable to planning, installing, and upgrading various aspects of park infrastructure.

How to Load a Dump Truck

Heavy Metal Learning

This video covers the basics of how to load a dump truck with a wheel loader.

How to Grease Heavy Equipment

Heavy Metal Learning

This video will show you how to properly grease your heavy equipment, and will also cover how often you should grease, how to find grease fittings and recommended tools for the job.

How to Correct a Flipped Skid Steer

Heavy Metal Learning

This video will cover what will cause you to flip a skid steer, and how you can right yourself.

How to Operate an Articulated Dump Truck

Heavy Metal Learning

This video will cover the basics of operating an Articulated Dump Truck.

How to Clean Excavator Tracks

Heavy Metal Learning

This video will cover cleaning and clearing out excavator tracks.

How to Operate a Tracked Dump Truck

Heavy Metal Learning

This video will cover the basics of operating an Tracked Dump Truck.

Construction Safety Training Video

Cleveland Construction

Full version of Cleveland Construction's Employee Safety Training Video for commercial construction.

Pennsylvania Waste Statutes and Regulations

PA Department of Environmental Protection

Compiled (but not exhaustive) resources from the state of Pennsylvania

Construction Waste Management

US Army Corp of Engineers

"Responsible management of waste is an essential aspect of sustainable building. In this context, managing waste means eliminating waste where possible

List of National Fire Protection Association Codes & Standards

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA publishes more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

Cold Weather Concreting: Guidance, and Strategies

The Constructor

Cold weather concreting is the process of placement, finishing, curing, and protection of concrete during cold weather, as per ACI 306.1.

Concrete Waterproofing- Types, Steps, and Advantages

The Constructor

Concrete waterproofing is the application of impervious material layer on concrete which prevents water from penetrating and making the structure waterproof so that it remains relatively unaffected by water.

Guidelines for Construction of Concrete Foundations

The Constructor

Guidelines for the construction of concrete foundations ensure strength, durability, and longevity of foundation structures.

Safe Bearing Capacity values of Different Soils

The Constructor

By considering different failure conditions, the ultimate bearing capacity is divided by certain factor of safety and the resultant is called safe bearing capacity of the soil.

A Green Guide for Waste Management and Recycling During Special Events

US National Parks Service

NPS and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed this guide to help private event organizers and park managers successfully plan waste reduction and recycling programs for special events held at national parks.