TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hannan,Ed
TI  - The site calculations pocket reference
SN  - 0471730025
AV  - TH375 .H365 2006
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Hoboken, N.J.
PB  - John Wiley & Sons
KW  - Building sites
KW  - Design
KW  - Mathematics
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Civil engineering
KW  - Engineering mathematics
KW  - Formulae
KW  - Mathématiques de l'ingénieur
KW  - Formules
KW  - Guides, manuels, etc
N1  - Includes index; Machine derived contents note: Section 1 Earthworks and Materials. -- 1.1 Soils--Angles of Repose 2 -- 1.2 Volume of Sand or Gravel in a Stockpile 2 -- 1.3 Approximate Swelling Factors for Various Soil Types 3 -- 1.4 Approximate Shrinkage Factors for Various Soil Types 3 -- 1.5 Soil Permeability 3 -- 1.6 Water Retention for Various Soils 4 -- 1.7 Weights of Materials 4 -- 1.8 Water-Holding Estimates of a Variety of Soils 5 -- 1.9 Triangle of Physical Characteristics of Various Soils 6 -- 1.10 Estimated Runoff Volume from a 24-Hour, 7-Inch Rain Event 6 -- 1.11 Average Soil Infiltration Rates for Various Soilsby Percent of Slope 7 -- 1.12 Computation for Volume of Excavated Material (English) 7 -- 1.13 Computation for Volume of Excavated Material (Metric) 8 -- 1.14 Computation of Materials Volume from Trench Excavation (English) 9 -- 1.15 Computation of Materials Volume from Trench Excavation (Metric) 9 -- 1.16 Angles of Slopes 10 -- 1.17 Slope Measurement Plan (Horizontal) to True Measure 10 -- 1.18 Approximate Equivalencies: Slope/Grade/Degree 11 -- 1.19 Safe Limit Restrictions (General Guide) 11 -- 1.20 Soil Coverage 12 -- 1.21 Top Dressing (English) 13 -- 1.22 Top Dressing (Metric) 13 -- 1.23 Practical Examples of Specialized Small Areas of Fill (Sand Trap) 14 -- 1.24 Calculation of Area of an Odd-Shaped Area 15 -- 1.25 Calculation of Fill Materials for an Odd-Shaped Area (Golf Green) 16 -- 1.26 Chart of Volumes by Area 17 -- Section 2 Drainage -- 2.1 Manning's "n" Value for Design 20 -- 2.2 Circular Pipe Flow Capacity (Double Wall--Smooth) 21 -- 2.3 Circular Pipe Flow Capacity (Single Wall--Spiral). -- 2.4 Pipe Size Conversion (Drainage) English to Metric 23 -- 2.5 Example of Circular Pipe Flow Capacity Calculation 23 -- 2.6 Diagram for Pipe Flow Capacity Calculation 24 -- 2.7 Drainage Calculation: Water Quantity by Area 25 -- 2.8 Pipe Conversion Factors (Natural Gas, Irrigation, Drainage, etc.) 26 -- Section 3 Irrigation, Water Supply, and Materials. -- 3.1 Pipe Data Introduction. -- 3.2 Lake Lining Calculation. -- 3.3 Pressure Loss from Friction per 100 Ft. of Pipe (Pounds per Square Inch). -- 3.4 Pressure Conversion Chart PSI-Kg/Cm-BAR. -- 3.5 Pipe Conversion Factors. -- 3.6 Velocity of Flow (Feet per Second). -- 3.7 Surge Pressures and Water Hammer. -- 3.8 Comparative Flow Capacities for Pipe. -- 3.9 Uniformity and Efficiency. -- 3.10 Uniformity Coefficient. -- 3.11 System Distribution Uniformity. -- 3.12 Efficiencies. -- 3.13 Designing Irrigation System Capabilities. -- 3.14 The Soil Reservoir. -- 3.15 Natural Water Loss. -- 3.16 Guides to Determining ET Rate. -- 3.17 Minimizing System Losses. -- 3.18 Other Considerations. -- 3.19 Irrigation Water Requirements. -- 3.20 Scheduling Procedures. -- 3.21 Summary. -- 3.22 Sprinkler Spacing. -- 3.23 Precipitation Rate Formulas. -- 3.24 Sprinkler Efficiency and Spacing under Certain Conditions. -- 3.25 Approximate Number of Sprinklers per Acre. -- 3.26 Example--How to Determine Pipe Size per Requirement. -- 3.27 Pump Definitions. -- 3.28 Practical Suction Lifts at Various Elevations. -- 3.29 Pump Cost and Efficiency Data. -- 3.30 Cost of Pumping Water per 1,000 U.S. Gallons Pumped. -- 3.31 Cost per Hour of Pumping under Continuous Conditions. -- 3.32 Formula for Figuring Efficiency of Pump. -- 3.33 Formula for Determining Pump Horsepower. -- 3.34 Pump Calculation: Size for Duty. -- 3.35 Miscellaneous Irrigation Data. -- 3.36 Example-- Irrigation System Design for Sports Fields. -- 3.37 Materials for Sprinkler Systems. -- 3.38 Maintenance Procedure for Irrigation System. -- 3.39 Winterization in Southern Climates. -- 3.40 Winterization in Northern Climates. -- 3.41 Spring Start-Up. -- 3.42 Electrical Table for Single-Phase Irrigation Wiring. -- 3.43 Electrical Table for Basic Three-Phase Irrigation Wiring. -- 3.44 Voltage Loss for Various Wire Sizes per 100 Ft. of Copper Wire. -- 3.45 Wire Sizing Calculation Form. -- 3.46 American to Metric Cable Size Conversion. -- Section 4 Concrete, Retaining Walls, Streets, and Weir Structures. -- 4.1 Approximate Weights of Materials Required per Cubic Yard of Concrete. -- 4.2 Approximate Weights of Materials Required per Cubic Yard of Concrete. -- 4.3 Approximate Weights of Materials Required per Cubic Yard of Concrete. -- 4.4 Approximate Weights of Materials Required per Cubic Yard of Concrete. -- 4.5 Quantities of Portland Cement for Concrete. -- 4.6 Materials for Concrete per Cubic Yard. -- 4.7 Quantities: Concrete for Footings. -- 4.8 Concrete Surface Coverage per Cubic Yard. -- 4.9 Reinforcing Steel Requirements for Concrete. -- 4.10 Concrete Mixer--Average Output in Cubic Yards per Hour. -- 4.11 Properties of Plywood Forming. -- 4.12 Allowable Stresses for Formwork Lumber. -- 4.13 Approximate Board Foot Content of Sawed Railroad Ties. -- 4.14 Calculations for Retaining Walls-- Cubic Yards per Area by Depth. -- 4.15 Recommended Guidelines for Subdivision or City Street Construction. -- 4.16 Typical Road Section Sketch. -- 4.17 Discharge from Rectangular Notch Weirs with End Contractions. -- 4.18 Discharge from Triangular Notch Weirs with End Contractions. -- Section 5 Grassing, Landscaping, Fertilization, and Ground Covers. -- 5.1 Turfgrasses Stolonization--What is a Bushel? -- 5.2 What Does "Certified" Mean? -- 5.3 Ornamental Grasses. -- 5.4 Recommended Seeding Rates of Some Grasses. -- 5.5 Characteristics of Some Turfgrasses. -- 5.6 Coverage Area per Bale of Bean Straw. -- 5.7 Grass Stolons: Distribution Rate by Means of Sprigging. -- 5.8 Grass Stolons: Quantities Required for Broadcast Distribution. -- 5.9 Coverage Areas for Turf and Other Ground Covers via Plugs. -- 5.10 Fertilization (Nitrogen Requirements). -- 5.11 Coverage Area per Flat of Ground Covers Square Feet per Flat. -- 5.12 Liners and Hedge Plants: Plants Required per 100 Lin. Ft. -- 5.13 Plants Required per 100 SF: Various Spacings. -- 5.14 Flats of Plants Required per 100 SF: Various Spacings and Various Quantities per Flat. -- 5.15 Number of Shrubs or Plants for an Acre at Various Spacings. -- 5.16 Peat Moss Coverage: Depth in Inches per Square Surface Footage. -- 5.17 Steer Manure Coverage: Depth in Inches per Square Surface Footage. -- 5.18 Steer Manure: Rates per Acre Based on Required Rates per 1,000 SF. -- 5.19 Nursery Container Stock: Approximate Backfill Volume for Various Container Stock: Round Plant Pits, Vertical Sides. -- 5.20 Nursery Container Stock: Volume of Excavated Soil Resulting from Multiple Plantings: Square Planting Pits. -- 5.21 Nursery Container Stock: Approximate Backfill Volume for Various Container Stock Square Plant Pits, Vertical Sides. -- 5.22 Nursery Container Stock. -- 5.23 Tree Pit Excavation for Nursery Container Stock Square Pits, Vertical Sides. -- 5.24 Tree Pit Excavation for Nursery Container Stock Round Pits, Vertical Sides. -- 5.25 Nursery Container Stock: Volume of Excavated Soil Resulting from Multiple Plantings: Round Plant Pits. -- 5.26 Suggested Planting Distances for Some Fruit Trees. -- 5.27 Tree Cabling Material Combinations. -- 5.28 Hydroseeders: Area Coverage per Load. -- 5.29 Hydroseeder Coverage Using Seed, Fertilizer, and Mulch. -- 5.30 Hydroseeder Coverage Using Seed and Fertilizer Only. -- 5.31 Usage Rates for a Combination of Organic and Synthetic Products. -- 5.32 Usage Rates for Synthetic Fiber Bond. -- 5.33 Usage Rates for Gum-Based Organic Tackifier. -- 5.34 Seed Facts for Native Prairie Grasses and Legumes: Cool Season. -- 5.35 Seed Facts for Native Prairie Grasses and Legumes: Warm Season. -- 5.36 Seed Facts for Legumes. -- 5.37 Seed Facts for Cool-Season Turfgrasses. -- 5.38 Seed Facts for Warm-Season Foragegrasses. -- 5.39 Plant Hardiness Zones. -- 5.40 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. -- 5.41 Shade and Ornamental Trees. -- 5.42 Ornamental Shrubs. -- 5.43 Fruit Trees. -- 5.44 Nut Trees. -- 5.45 Conifers. -- 5.46 Broadleaves. -- Section 6 Sports Fields. -- 6.1 Field Spaces; 6.2 Tolerances for Selecting the Best Turfgrass for Your Needs (Cool and Warm Season). -- 6.3 Types of Field Turf. -- 6.4 Lighting. -- 6.5 Drainage. -- 6.6 Irrigation. -- 6.7 Sports Field Space Requirements (General). -- 6.8 Archery. -- 6.9 Athletics (Track and Field) Field Events. -- 6.10 Athletics (Track and Field) Track Events. -- 6.11 Badminton. -- 6.12 Baseball. -- 6.13 Basketball. -- 6.14 Indoor and Lawn Bowls and Boules (Bocce/Petanque). -- 6.15 Boxing (International). -- 6.16 Cricket (Outdoor and Indoor). -- 6.17 Croquet. -- 6.18 Equestrian. -- 6.19 Fencing. -- 6.20 Football (American-Canadian). -- 6.21 Football (Aussie Rules). -- 6.22 Football (Gaelic). -- 6.23 Football (Rugby League). -- 6.24 Football (Rugby Union). -- 6.25 Football (Association Soccer). -- 6.26 Handball. -- 6.27 Horseshoes. -- 6.28 Hockey (Field). -- 6.29 Hockey (Indoor). -- 6.30 Hurling (Men's). -- 6.31 Lacrosse (Men's). -- 6.32 Lacrosse (Women's). -- 6.33 Netball. -- 6.34 Polo. -- 6.35 Shuffleboard. -- 6.36 Softball. -- 6.37 Squash Rackets. -- 6.38 Tennis (Paddle). -- 6.39 Tennis (Platform). -- 6.40 Tennis. -- 6.41 Volleyball. -- Section 7 General Information. -- 7.1 Temperature Conversion. -- 7.2 Angular and Circular Measure. -- 7.3 Measurement of Time. -- 7.4 Measurement of Time: Converting Minutes to Decimal Hours. -- 7.5 Converting Inches and Fractions to Decimal Parts of a Foot. -- 7.6 Decimal Equivalents Table. -- 7.7 Circumferences and Areas of Circles. -- 7.8 Units of Length. -- 7.9 Units of Area. -- 7.10 Units of Length (Metric). -- 7.11 Units of
N2  - "For the busy professional working on-site - this updated, handy pocket reference puts all the formulas and calculations you need at your fingertips. Now with a convenient, lay-flat comb binding, this book is invaluable for all areas of general site construction. It gives you fast access to the information you want - when you want it - complete with real-world examples. This revised Second Edition features a new chapter on sports fields that includes descriptions and schematics for more than forty different fields."--Jacket
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