Landscape Architecture Construction

This Third Edition Has Been Completely Revised To Reflect Every Critical Change In Landscape Construction, Especially The Dramatic Changes In Technology That Have Revolutionized The Field. It Also Offers Updated Guidelines And Techniques For Compliance With The Clean Water Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, Npdes, Istea, And Other Key Federal Legislation.--jacket. 1. Landscape Architecture Construction Documents And Working Drawings -- Introduction -- The Four Phases Of Project Development -- Technical Specifications -- Writing Specifications -- The Construction Drawings -- 2. Basic Surveying And Preparation Of Site Layout Plans -- Introduction -- Surveying, Map Projections And Coordinating Systems -- Horizontal Measure : Taping And Changing -- Property Surveys : Traversing -- Vertical Measurements : Leveling -- Interpolation Of Contours -- Field Draft -- Preparing Site Layout Drawings -- 3. Site Grading And Earth Work For Landscape Architects -- Introduction -- Grading And The Soil -- Maps For Grading -- Contour Interpretation -- Grading Standards -- Developing Grading Plans -- Example Of Developing ;a Complete Grading Plan -- Earth Work Computations -- The Final Grading Plan -- 4. Site Hydrology, Stormwater Management And Erosion Control -- Introduction -- The Regulatory Framework -- Local Stormwater Management Ordinances --^ Basic Site Hydrology -- Using The Scs Tr-55 Program -- Design And Layout Of Storm Drainage Systems -- Sediment And Erosion Control -- Erosion And Sediment Yield Modeling -- Erosion Control Materials -- Erosion Control And Management Practices -- Rainfall Atlas -- 5. Transportation And Circulation Design For Landscape Architects -- Introduction -- Circulation Systems -- Planning Vehicular Circulation Systems : Streets And Highways -- Design And Operational Standards For Streets And Highways -- Geometric Design Standards Of Streets And Highways -- Design Of The Highway Cross Section -- Pedestrians And Pedestrian Facilities -- Design Of Local Streets And Neighborhood Streets Recreational Roads, Parkways And Scenic Byways -- Parking Facilities -- Bicycle Facilities -- Geometric Layout Of Streets -- 6. The Strength Of Materials, Basic Statics And Mechanics -- Introduction -- Force And Stress -- Measures Of Material Strength -- Properties Of Sections -- Shear And Bending --^ Using Shear And Bending To Size Beams And Horizontal Members -- Sizing Vertical Members -- Sizing Members Of Simple Structures -- Retaining Walls -- Segmental Retaining Walls -- For Further Study And Reference -- Srw Design Tables -- 7. Construction Details Of Simple Structures -- Introduction -- Concrete Structures And Construction Details -- Concrete Slabs And Pavements -- Walls And Fences -- Cast-in-place Concrete Walls -- Retaining Walls -- Concrete And Masonry Steps -- Carpentry And Wood Detailing -- For References And Further Study -- 8. Landscape Irrigation Design -- Introduction -- Agronomic Considerations In Irrigation Design -- Irrigation Equipment -- Sprinkler Irrigation Heads And Drip Emitters -- Irrigation Hydraulics -- Hydraulics Of Sprinkler Systems -- Pressure Loss -- Pressure Loss Tables -- Pipe Sizing -- Determining The Size Of A Loop Main -- Wire And Wire Size -- Water Conservation And Irrigation Design -- Design Efficiency -- Irrigation Layout --^ Sprinkler Head Selection -- Zoning The Irrigation System -- Laying Out The Piping For The System -- Sizing The Pipes And Valves -- The Irrigation Plan -- Controller Programming -- 9. Electricity And Lighting Design -- Introduction --functional Design Categories -- Light Energy -- Lighting Equipment -- Designing Lighting Systems -- Roadway And Area Lighting Calculations -- Flood And Area Lighting -- Lighting Effects -- Electricity And Wiring -- Measurement Of Electric Power -- Lighting And Electrical Plans -- 10. Design Of Pools And Water Features -- Introduction -- Basic Design Considerations -- Types Of Water Display -- Technical And Hydraulic Design -- Rules For Successful Water Feature Design -- Lighting Water Features -- Preparing Construction Documents For Water Features. Harlow C. Landphair, Fred Klatt, Jr. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.