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What are some concerns to be considered before any construction has begun? (3) -
✔✔is this the correct site, building facing the correct direction, is building
perimeter properly staked?
What are some special requirements to keep in mind during site prep? (3) -
✔✔Historical sites, trees, natural waterways
What are the two types of storm water run-off control? - ✔✔Retaining pond
(Holds water until it percolates through soil or evaporates), holding pond (collects
water and slowly discharges it)
What are the methods determining soil to be removed? (2) - ✔✔Grid method,
radial staking
How and why should the perimeter of a construction site be marked? -
✔✔Continuous flags or barriers, for insurance purposes and to protect
individuals working on site and those who may wander
What are your options for fill material? (2) - ✔✔Use material on site, or
haul material in (engineer fill)
, How do you establish building corners? (3) - ✔✔batter boards, gps, total station
What are the types of foundations? (2) - ✔✔Shallow, deep
Characterisitics of Shallow foundations (4) - ✔✔SOG (slab on grade),
Proper soil compaction, 1-2 story building, not for heavy floor loads
Characteristics of deep foundations (3) - ✔✔Poor soil conditions, ground floor
that floats free of pier, used for larger structures (below ground space for
parking, mechanicals, storage)
Site supervisor responsibilities (2) - ✔✔Did compaction take place, is the building
laid out right
What does USGS stand for? - ✔✔United States Geological Survey
What does MSL stand for? - ✔✔Median Sea Level
What parts make up a grid? - ✔✔Quadrangle, townships, sections, quarter sections
What is azimuth and how is it expressed? - ✔✔method of expressing direction
during using entire 360 degrees, expressed counter clockwise
What are the bearing rules? (3) - ✔✔N and S are considered to be 0 degrees, E and
W are considered to be 90 degrees, a bearing is always less than 90 degrees
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