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Preface to the Second Edition | |
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Preface to the First Edition | |
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Acknowledgments to the Second Edition | |
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Acknowledgments to the First Edition | |
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Overview of Activities | |
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Introduction | |
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Defining Land Development | |
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Areawide Development Planning | |
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The Developer's Role | |
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Land Development Measurement Conventions | |
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References | |
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Developer's Constraints | |
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Market Analysis | |
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Site Location | |
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Site Geometry | |
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Site Conditions | |
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Site Layout | |
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Regulatory Requirements | |
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Economic Considerations | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Engineering Administration | |
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Organization | |
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Marketability of Professional Services | |
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Conditions of Employment | |
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Conduct of Affairs | |
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Engineering Communication | |
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Types of Engineering Services | |
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Selection of a Design Professional | |
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Engineering Services Contract | |
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Computing Facilities | |
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Mobilization Plan | |
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Remuneration for Engineering Services | |
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Engineer's Role | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Preliminary Engineering Activities | |
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Inventory, Analysis, and Reporting | |
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Geographic Information Systems | |
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Desktop Study and Site Inspection | |
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Floodplain Analysis | |
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Wetlands Determination Study | |
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Endangered Species Evaluation | |
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Environmental Evaluation | |
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Historical and Natural Resource Survey | |
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Land Survey Controls | |
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Conventional Surveying | |
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Global Positioning Systems | |
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Cadastral Surveys | |
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Topographic Surveys | |
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Utility Extension Surveys | |
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Photogrammetric Surveys | |
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Geotechnical Surveys | |
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Traffic Studies | |
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Materials Evaluation | |
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Analysis and Report on Prospective Sites | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Preliminary Design and Costs | |
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Determination of Additional Auxiliary Service | |
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Conceptual Plan Approval | |
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Preparation of Preliminary Documents | |
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Preliminary Project Submittals | |
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Preliminary Project Approval | |
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Final Design-Related Activities | |
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Transportation System Design | |
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Traffic-related Site Impact Studies and Access | |
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Street and Road Design Criteria | |
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Parking Considerations | |
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Street Alignment | |
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Pavement Design | |
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Pedestrian Facility Design | |
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Bicycle Facility Design | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Drainage System Design | |
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Precipitation and Duration | |
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Rainfall Abstractions | |
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Time of Concentration | |
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Runoff | |
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Factors Affecting Site Drainage | |
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Best Management Practices | |
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Mitigating Floodplain Hazards | |
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Drainage System Design | |
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Pipe Bedding and Protection | |
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Subsurface Water | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Sedimentation and Erosion Control | |
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General Considerations | |
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Predicting Rainfall Erosion Loss | |
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Construction Sites | |
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Erosion Control Using Soil Bioengineering | |
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Considerations for Permanent Ponds or Lakes | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Site Grading and Appurtenance Design | |
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Improved Land Developments | |
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Total Development Activities | |
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Earthwork Calculations | |
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Elements of the Grading Plan | |
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Stairs, Ramps, and Handrails | |
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Slope Stability | |
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Retaining Walls | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Sanitary Sewer System Design | |
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Engineer's Report | |
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Wastewater Flows | |
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Individual On-Site Wastewater Disposal Systems | |
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Collection Methods for Off-Site Wastewater Treatment | |
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Centralized Gravity Flow Wastewater Collection Systems | |
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Wastewater Pressure Transport System | |
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Pumping Station Discharge | |
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Special Forcemain Considerations | |
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Centralized Wastewater Treatment Plant Considerations | |
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Wastewater System Appurtenances | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Potable Water System Design | |
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Engineer's Report | |
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Water System Demands | |
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Ways to Provide Water to a Development | |
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Treatment Considerations | |
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Treated Water Storage Facilities | |
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Water Distribution Systems | |
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Computer Modeling of Water Systems | |
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Water System Components | |
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Water System Protection | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Miscellaneous Design Considerations | |
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Recreational Playing Courts | |
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Swimming Pool Facilities | |
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Fencing | |
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Pipe Jacking and Boring | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Project Manual Including Specifications | |
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Construction and Contract Documents | |
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Specifications | |
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An Example of a Project Manual | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Project Costs and Scheduling | |
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Establishing a Database | |
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Cost Analysis | |
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Project Scheduling | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Development Guidelines | |
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Purpose of Guidelines | |
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Controlling Elements | |
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Additional Controls | |
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Reference | |
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Suggested Reading | |
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Completion of Design Activities | |
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Final Plans Format | |
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Completed Project Manual | |
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Permit Applications to Construct | |
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Final Document Scan by Engineer | |
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Developer's Review | |
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Financial Institution's Review | |
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Regulatory Reviews | |
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References | |
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Suggested Reading | |
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Construction-Related Activities | |
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Contracts and Award | |
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Types of Construction Contracts | |
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Engineer's Duties | |
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Job Bidding and/or Negotiation | |
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Bid Review and Analysis | |
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Contract Award | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Layout, Observation, and Monitoring | |
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Scope of Engineering Activities | |
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Construction Layout | |
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Administrative Duties | |
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Construction Conflicts and Extra Work | |
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Work Directives | |
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Delays | |
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Construction Progress | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Completion and Start-Up | |
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System Testing and Start-Up | |
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Final Inspection | |
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Approval of Improvements | |
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Operational Needs | |
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Final Stake-Out of Parcels | |
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Release of Retainage | |
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Engineer's Administrative Closeout | |
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Warranty Period | |
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Reference | |
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Appendix | |
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Conversion Tables | |
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Index | |