Principles and Practices of Grading, Drainage and Road Alignment: An Ecologic Approach

Untermann, Richard K.

Published by Reston Publishing - A Prentice-Hill Company, Reston, 1978

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Hardcover Der Schutzumschlag ist stark berieben, bestoßen und lädiert, mit deutlichen Ein- und Abrissen. Der Einband ist bestoßen, minimal berieben. Der Schnitt ist sauber, oben ganz leicht angestaubt, unten minimale Einkerbung. Der Vorsatz ist nicht ganz sauber, ansonsten sind die Seiten in schwerer Papierqualität sauber und gut. This timely book provides a basic "how to do it" introduction to the preparation of grading and drainage plans. lt describes the important steps necessary to prepare a grading plan that will be environmentally sound. The book assumes a middle-of-the-road approach toward land development. While many "environmental" books abhor land development and many "industry" books have only praise for it, this book acknowledges both positions and seeks a mid-point allowing development without destruction. In keeping with the ecological tone of the book, the author includes an extensive "how not to do it" series introducing design and ecologic considerations and constraints on the process. One of the unique aspects of this excellent book is that it eliminates 90% of the mathematics normally associated with engineering construction. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF GRADING, DRAINAGE AND ROAD ALIGNMENT: AN ECOLOGIC APPROACH utilizes simple, non-technical terms and does not confuse principles and methods with highly technical and often unnecessary mathematical formulas. The author has shown how a purely technical task, i.e. preparation of a grading plan, has many implications for the success of the project, and can (and should) be creative and artistic. More than 300 photographs and sketches are included in this book, and they are captioned to extend the material beyond the immediate context. Landscape architects, draftsmen, contractors, and construction supervisors, as well as students in these disciplines will benefit from this weil organized and practical book. The Tabie of Contents includes: 1. Introduction to Grading 2. Grading Flat Areas 3. Grading Circulation Routes 4. The Grading and Drainage Plan 5. Drainage 6. Road Alignment and Layout 7. Gradients, Cuts and Fills 8. When Not to Grade 9. Street Systems 10. Special Drainage and Grading Problems (Klappentext) Sprache / Language: en 297 Seiten. ca. 24 x 18,2 cm.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles and Practices of Grading, Drainage and Road Alignment: An Ecologic Approach
• Publisher: Reston Publishing - A Prentice-Hill Company, Reston
• Publication Date: 1978
• Condition: Befriedigend
• Dust Jacket Condition: Schutzumschlag
• Weight: 737 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ingenieurwissenschaften/Technik