ARC 240         Site Planning

Prerequisites:    ARC 111

Corequisites:     None

This course introduces the principles of site planning, grading plans, and earthwork calculations.  Topics include site analysis, site work, site utilities, cut and fill, soil erosion control, and other related topics.  Upon completion, students should be able to prepare site development plans and details and perform cut and fill calculations.

Course Outline (condensed)

I.                    Introduction to site topography and contour manipulation.

II.                 Site topographic representation

III.               Interpolation

IV.              Grading

V.                 Angles of Repose

VI.              Grading Roads

VII.            Drainage Methods

VIII.         Site planning considerations and site analysis

IX.              Utilities

X.                 Planimeter and soil calculations

XI.              Zoning and Municipal Regulations

XII.            Deed Maps

XIII.         Environmental Concerns

XIV.         Landscaping

XV.           Geotechnical

XVI.         Storm Water Control Plans and Terminology

XVII.      Estimates