Main entry:

Downing, M. F.

Title & Author:

Landscape construction / M.F. Downing.

Publication:

London : Spon, 1977.

Description:

xi, 247 pages : illustrations, forms, plans ; 25 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Site investigation : Planning context -- Stages of information gathering -- Base plan -- Value of air survey methods : Black and white photographs ; Trucolour air photographs ; False colour air photographs ; Extensive black and white air survey -- Geology -- Topography -- Climate -- Soils -- Vegetation : Species ; Height ; Stem girth ; Age ; Condition -- Artefacts -- Services -- Legal restraints : Restrictive covenant ; Tenancies ; Wayleaves or easements ; Rights of way -- 2. Earthworks : Methods of survey : Field survey ; AIr survey -- Landform design : Criteria for landform design --- The calculation of earthwork volumes : Spot levels ; Cross-sections ; Contour lines ; Variation in volume in transported materials -- Angles of slope of material : Establishment of steep banks -- Drainage ditches -- Structural solutions -- The use of earthmoving machinery : Face shovel ; Draglines ; Grabbing crane or clam shell ; Universal excavators ; Pushing machines ; Dozers ; Graders ; Scrapers -- Influence of machines on the design of landform -- Summary : Instructions to contractors -- 3. Drainage : Introduction : Rainfall ; Nature of ground ; Concentration of drainage water -- Removal of surface water ; Flow in pipes ; Flow in channels -- Drainage of fields and open spaces : Material for underdrainage ; Procedure for drainage ; Drainage problems of reclaimed land ; Drainage of playing fields -- Drainage of paved areas : Quick removal of surface water ; Maintenance of drainage systems -- British standards -- 4. Surfacing : Hard surfacing of banks : Purpose of hard surfacing ; Ground conditions ; Flexible and rigid road construction -- Drainage of paved surfaces -- 5. Construction of simple structures : Free standing walls : Drystone walls ; Other forms of walls ; Brick walls -- Retaining walls -- Fences : Timber fences ; Metal fencing ; Maintenance of fencing -- Other means of demarcation: bollards and posts -- Gates -- Street furniture -- Timber structures -- 6. Water features : Naturally based lakes : Treatment of banks -- Constructed lakes with a natural appearance : Clay puddling ; Flexible linings ; Concrete construction -- Formal water bodies : Control of water level ; Means of cleaning pools ; Recirculation of water -- Irrigation.
Also issued online.
Current Copyright Fee: GBP28.00 0.

ISBN:

0419108904
9780419108900

Subject:

Landscape construction.
Building.
Landscape architecture.
Architecture du paysage Guides, manuels, etc.
Espaces verts Construction.
Construction.
Architecture du paysage.
constructions (sculpture)
Landscape design Manuals
bouwconstructie
building construction
civiele techniek
civil engineering
landschap
landscape
landschapsarchitectuur
landscape architecture
ruimtelijke ordening
physical planning
landschapsbouw
landscaping
tuinen
gardens
Landscape Architecture (General)
Landschapsarchitectuur (algemeen)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 285235
Call No.: BIB 224576
Status: Available