Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
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Site GradinG and the LeGaL
requirementS
In this chapter you will learn about:
Site grading and why it is important
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The practical and aesthetic considerations of site grading
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How grading can be used to avoid or minimize various slope failure issues or area
flooding
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The relationship between landscape architects, architects, and civil engineers as a
team or collaborative enterprise
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Site grading as an integral component for achieving professional licensure
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What Is sIte GradInG?
Site grading is a process requiring a set of technical skills and understanding of
a specific body of knowledge. The two are used together to guide the designer
in modifying the existing topography of a project site to achieve functional
objectives and accommodate program elements. Think of grading as land sculp-
ture using the medium of topography to achieve a desired three-dimensional
result. A sculptor might use clay, wax, or a whole range of materials to create
three-dimensional forms. The materials or tools that landscape architects use
to develop their design goals may initially involve clay, but eventually their
