Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Highway Research BoardPublisher: National Academy Press
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Erosion Control on Highway Construction
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Highway Research BoardPublisher: National Academy Press
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Gravel Roads
Author: Ken SkorsethPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gravel roads
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The purpose of this manual is to provide clear and helpful information for maintaining gravel roads. Very little technical help is available to small agencies that are responsible for managing these roads. Gravel road maintenance has traditionally been "more of an art than a science" and very few formal standards exist. This manual contains guidelines to help answer the questions that arise concerning gravel road maintenance such as: What is enough surface crown? What is too much? What causes corrugation? The information is as nontechnical as possible without sacrificing clear guidelines and instructions on how to do the job right.
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Author: Cost-effective and Sustainable Road Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control
Author: Laura FayPublisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309223628
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
"In the United States it is estimated that 75 percent of all roads are low volume roads maintained by some 35,000 local agencies. Low volume roads often omit surface slope protection, and this can lead to slope failure, erosion, and maintenance, safety, and ecological issues. This report presents information on cost effective and sustainable road slope stabilization techniques, with a focus on shallow or near surface slope stabilization and related erosion control methods used on low volume roads. To fully address this topic, planning and site investigation are discussed, as well as erosion control techniques, soil bioengineering and biotechnical techniques, mechanical stabilization, and earthwork techniques. Information presented in this report was obtained through an extensive literature review, and from survey and interview responses. From the survey responses, 30 individuals were interviewed based on the information they made available in the survey. A total of 25 interviews were conducted over the phone, and in two cases written responses were received"--Preface.
Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control
Author: Grant WitheridgePublisher:
ISBN: 9780980614602
Category : Building sites
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
aThis document has been developed to provide assistance to erosion and sediment control practitioners in the planning, design, installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures on construction and building sites.
Common Grasses, Legumes and Forbs of the Eastern United States
Author: A.Ozzie AbayePublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128139528
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Common Grasses, Legumes and Forbs of the Eastern United States: Identification and Adaptation presents photographic identification of the most important grassland, turf, and noncrop plants, and their seeds to facilitate quick identification in the field. Unlike many publications that focus solely on floral identification, this book emphasizes vegetative identification as well to allow for accurate plant identification year-round. The book includes 23 forage legumes, 61 grasses, and more than 100 nonleguminous forbs found in pastures and grasslands of Eastern United States. In addition to identification of important species, the book describes other key characteristics such as adaptation, favorable and unfavorable soil types, seasonal growth patterns, and toxicity. For plants harvested for hay or silage or by grazing, the book also discusses cutting and grazing management, quality factors, and potential yields. Through its practical approach and comprehensive structure, Common Grasses, Legumes and Forbs of the Eastern United States is a valuable reference for farm advisors, teachers and students of agronomy, and for anyone interested in the dynamic relationship between plants and agriculture. - Features full-color illustrations of both seed and plant, allowing for rapid identification at multiple stages of development - Presents various identification methods and use cases for over 180 plants - Details seasonal growth patterns and toxicity, as well as favorable and unfavorable soil types - Discusses cutting and grazing management
Erosion and Sediment Control: Planning
Author: United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Technology TransferPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Erosion
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Storm Water Management for Construction Activities
Author: Use of Vegetation in Civil Engineering
Author: N. J. CoppinPublisher:
ISBN: 9780860177111
Category : Landscape architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The guide gives the background to bioengineering and practical information on the design and implementation of vegetative methods for slope stabilisation, water erosion control, watercourse and shoreline protection, wind erosion control, shelter, noise reduction, surface protection and trafficability.
Managing Urban Stormwater
Author: Landcom (Firm)Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975203033
Category : Construction industry
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
"This new edition of the 'Blue Book' provides updated guidance for local councils and practitioners for the design, construction and implementation of measures to improve stormwater management, primarily erosion and sediment control, during the construction-phase of urban development. "--Landcom website.