Architectural Engineering Books. Site Engineering for Landscape Architects, Fifth Edition | by Steven Strom, Kurt Nathan and Jake Woland | 2009 | ISBN: 9780470138144. Site Engineering IS Design. Site Layout and Dimensioning. Geotechnical Exploration and Soil Investigation

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Site Engineering for Landscape Architects, Fifth Edition

by Steven Strom, Kurt Nathan and Jake Woland
2009 (368 pages)
ISBN:9780470138144

Featuring helpful sample problems, calculations, and case studies, this fundamental book makes it easier than ever for students and professionals to quickly master the principles and practices involved in today’s environmentally sound site engineering.

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Site Engineering for Landscape Architects, Fifth Edition







Preface
The Use of The Metric System
Computers and Site Engineering




Chapter 1 – Site Engineering IS Design
Why is an Understanding of this Material Important?
The Design Language of Site Engineering
Summary
Notes

Chapter 2 – Grading Constraints
Overview
Environmental Constraints
Functional Constraints
Summary of Critical Constraints

Chapter 3 – Contours and Form
Definition
Constructing a Section
Characteristics of Contour Lines
Contour Signatures and Landform
Case Studies
Notes

Chapter 4 – Interpolation and Slope
Topographic Data
Interpolation
Calculating Slope
Slopes Expressed As Ratios And Degrees
Slope Analysis

Chapter 5 – Grading of Simple Design Elements
Grading of Linear Elements
Grading by Proportion
Visualizing Topography from Contour Lines
Grading of Planar Areas
Swales to Divert Runoff
Area Grading Process
Notes

Chapter 6 – Grading Process
Introduction
Applying the Grading Process
Grading Plan Graphics

Chapter 7 – Soils in Construction
Role of Soil in Site Planning
Implications of Soils for Site Construction
Geotechnical Exploration and Soil Investigation
Soil Characteristics
Soil Classification
Engineering Properties of Soils
Structural Soils
Lightweight Soils
Geotextiles
Construction Sequence for Grading
Placing and Compacting Soils
Earthwork Specifications

Chapter 8 – Earthwork
Definitions
Grading Operations
Computation of Cut-and-Fill Volumes

Chapter 9 – Storm Water Management
Storm Runoff
Hydrologic Cycle
Nature of the Problem
Management Philosophy
Storm Water Management Strategies
Principles and Techniques
Case Studies
Summary
Notes



Chapter 10 – Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Introduction
Regulatory Requirements
Soil Erosion Factors
Erosion and Sedimentation Processes
Erosion and Sediment Control Principles
Development of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Runoff Considerations
Construction Sequencing
Erosion Control Measures
Sediment Control Measures
Case Studies
Summary
Notes

Chapter 11 – Determining Rates and Volumes of Storm Runoff: The Rational and Modified Rational Methods
Introduction
Rational Method
Modified Rational Method
Volumes of Runoff, Storage, and Release
Required Storage for Detention or Retention Ponds by the Modified Rational Method
Summary
Notes

Chapter 12 – Natural Resources Conservation Service Methods of Estimating Runoff Rates, Volumes, and Required Detention Storage
Introduction
Rainfall
Procedures of TR55
Volume for Detention Storage
Summary




Chapter 13 – Designing and Sizing Storm Water Management Systems
Management Systems
Design and Layout of Drainage Systems
Applications
Subsurface Drainage
Summary
Notes

Chapter 14 – Site Layout and Dimensioning
Overview
Hierarchy of Dimensioning
Dimensioning Guidelines
Horizontal Layout Methods
Layout Plans

Chapter 15 – Horizontal Road Alignment
Overview
Types of Horizontal Curves
Circular Curve Elements
Circular Curve Formulas
Degree of Curve
Stationing
Horizontal Sight Distance
Construction Drawing Graphics
Horizontal Alignment Procedures
Superelevation
Case Study
Notes



Chapter 16 – Vertical Road Alignment
Vertical Curve Formula
Equal Tangent Curves
Calculating the Locations of High and Low Points
Unequal Tangent Curves
Construction Drawing Graphics
Vertical Sight Distances
Road Alignment Procedure

Appendix I – Table of Metric Equivalents
Length
Area
Volume

Appendix II – Metric Drawing Scales
Glossary
Bibliography

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