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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 | |