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The fully updated edition of the leading fundamentals book on site design and engineering
Site Engineering for Landscape Architects, Fourth Edition continues a long tradition as the leading, comprehensive introduction to site engineering. This revised edition is fully updated to address emerging theories, applications, the increasing use of CAD and CAD-related technologies, and much more.
From interpreting landform and contour lines to designing horizontal and vertical road alignments, from construction sequencing to designing storm water management systems, this Fourth Edition offers an integrated presentation of site engineering concepts essential to practicing landscape architecture today. Complete with new case studies and new material on soils and earthwork, erosion control, and site layout and horizontal control, it is also a perfect preparation guide for the most challenging section of the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (LARE).
In addition to helpful sample problems, calculations, and case studies, this updated Fourth Edition features a companion Web site (available at wiley.com/go/siteengineering) with expanded case studies and links to a variety of regulatory, site engineering, and software resources.
Site Engineering for Landscape Architects, Fourth Edition 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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The fully updated edition of the leading fundamentals book on site design and engineering
The fully updated edition of the leading fundamentals book on site design and engineering
Site Engineering for Landscape Architects, Fourth Edition continues a long tradition as the leading, comprehensive introduction to site engineering. This revised edition is fully updated to address emerging theories, applications, the increasing use of CAD and CAD-related technologies, and much more.
From interpreting landform and contour lines to designing horizontal and vertical road alignments, from construction sequencing to designing storm water management systems, this Fourth Edition offers an integrated presentation of site engineering concepts essential to practicing landscape architecture today. Complete with new case studies and new material on soils and earthwork, erosion control, and site layout and horizontal control, it is also a perfect preparation guide for the most challenging section of the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (LARE).
In addition to helpful sample problems, calculations, and case studies, this updated Fourth Edition features a companion Web site (available at wiley.com/go/siteengineering) with expanded case studies and links to a variety of regulatory, site engineering, and software resources.
Site Engineering for Landscape Architects, Fourth Edition makes it easier than ever for students and professionals to quickly master the principles and practices involved in today's environmentally sound site engineering.
From the Back Cover
The fully updated edition of the leading fundamentals book on site design and engineering
Site Engineering for Landscape Architects, Fourth Edition continues a long tradition as the leading, comprehensive introduction to site engineering. This revised edition is fully updated to address emerging theories, applications, the increasing use of CAD and CAD-related technologies, and much more.
From interpreting landform and contour lines to designing horizontal and vertical road alignments, from construction sequencing to designing storm water management systems, this Fourth Edition offers an integrated presentation of site engineering concepts essential to practicing landscape architecture today. Complete with new case studies and new material on soils and earthwork, erosion control, and site layout and horizontal control, it is also a perfect preparation guide for the most challenging section of the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (LARE).
In addition to helpful sample problems, calculations, and case studies, this updated Fourth Edition features a companion Web site (available at wiley.com/go/siteengineering) with expanded case studies and links to a variety of regulatory, site engineering, and software resources.
Site Engineering for Landscape Architects, Fourth Edition 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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A clear understanding of what a contour represents is fundamental to the grading process. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
entering tangent, exiting tangent, number spot elevations, proposed contour lines, hydraulically most remote point, foot spot elevation, sample grid cell, tabular hydrograph method, equal tangent curves, grading constraints, swale design, existing contour lines, site engineering, grading design, tangent distance, tangent elevation, tangent offsets, contour plan, peak runoff rate, invert elevation, road alignment, slope categories, curve elevations, permissible velocity, storm duration Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Modified Rational, Olympic Park, Survey Pack, Great Mound, Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States, Morris Arboretum, Bee Brook Pond, Collegio del Colle, Lake Union, New York's Central Park, University of Urbino, Using Figure, Kurt Nathan, Softdesk Civil, Soil Conservation Service, Station Point Tangent New!
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A clear understanding of what a contour represents is fundamental to the grading process. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
entering tangent, exiting tangent, number spot elevations, proposed contour lines, hydraulically most remote point, foot spot elevation, sample grid cell, tabular hydrograph method, equal tangent curves, grading constraints, swale design, existing contour lines, site engineering, grading design, tangent distance, tangent elevation, tangent offsets, contour plan, peak runoff rate, invert elevation, road alignment, slope categories, curve elevations, permissible velocity, storm duration Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Modified Rational, Olympic Park, Survey Pack, Great Mound, Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States, Morris Arboretum, Bee Brook Pond, Collegio del Colle, Lake Union, New York's Central Park, University of Urbino, Using Figure, Kurt Nathan, Softdesk Civil, Soil Conservation Service, Station Point Tangent New!
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- Elementary Soil and Water Engineering by Glenn O. Schwab in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Pennine Dales by Arthur Raistrick on page 61, and Back Matter
- Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook by Steven J. Goldman in Back Matter
- Construction Design for Landscape Architects by Albe E. Munson in Back Matter
- Traffic Engineering Handbook by Institute of Transportation Engineers in Back Matter
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- Stormwater Infiltration by Bruce K. Ferguson on page 87
- Opportunities in Architecture Careers, revised edition (Opportunities InSeries) by Robert Piper in Back Matter
- Landscape Architect's Portable Handbook by Nicholas Dines on page 215
- Spon's Landscape Handbook by Derek Lovejoy P in Back Matter
- Graphic Guide to Site Construction: Over 325 Details for Builders and Designers by Rob Thallon in Back Matter
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