Landscape construction / David Sauter.
Material type: TextPublication details: Clifton Park, NJ : Thomas Delmar Learning, ©2005.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvi, 491 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:- 140184281X
- 9781401842819
- TH380 .S26 2005
- 21.74
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Non-lending Books | Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves | SB472.3 .S28 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 39352800160798 |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-478) and index.
The landscape construction process -- Legal requirements -- Interpreting construction documents -- Construction math -- Project pricing -- Salary in the workplace -- Basic construction techniques and equipment operation -- Construction staking -- Preservation of existing site elements -- Removing unwanted site elements -- Site grading -- Site drainage -- Erosion control -- DC site lighting and related electrical work -- Water and irrigation system installation -- Materials and installation techniques for retaining walls -- Tie and timber retaining walls -- Segmental precast unit retaining walls.
Gabion retaining walls -- Stairs -- Materials and site preparation for paving -- Concrete paving -- Unit pavers -- Dry-laid stone paving -- Mortared paving -- Granular paving -- Materials for exterior carpentry -- Wood decks and platforms -- Wood stairs, railings, seating, and skirting -- Wood overhead structures -- Fencing --Freestanding walls -- Water features and bridges -- Site furniture, signage, and prefabricated playground equipment -- Edging, planters, and plant protection equipment.