Land Development for Civil Engineers - 2nd Edition
A Hands-On Guide to Planning, Managing and Completing All Land Development Projects

About The Author:

T. R. DION is Professor of Civil Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina

Table of Contents:

Preface to the Second Edition.

Preface to the First Edition.

Acknowledgments to the Second Edition.

Acknowledgments to the First Edition.

PART I: OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES.

1 Introduction.

• 1.1 Defining Land Development.
• 1.2 Areawide Development Planning.
• 1.3 The Developer s Role.
• 1.4 Land Development Measurement Conventions.
• References.

2 Developer s Constraints.

• 2.1 Market Analysis.
• 2.2 Site Location.
• 2.3 Site Geometry.
• 2.4 Site Conditions.
• 2.5 Site Layout.
• 2.6 Regulatory Requirements.
• 2.7 Economic Considerations.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

3 Engineering Administration.

• 3.1 Organization.
• 3.2 Marketability of Professional Services.
• 3.3 Conditions of Employment
• 3.4 Conduct of Affairs.
• 3.5 Engineering Communication.
• 3.6 Types of Engineering Services.
• 3.7 Selection of a Design Professional.
• 3.8 Engineering Services Contract.
• 3.9 Computing Facilities.
• 3.10 Mobilization Plan.
• 3.11 Remuneration for Engineering Services.
• 3.12 Engineer s Role.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

PART II: PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES.

• 4 Inventory, Analysis, and Reporting.
• 4.1 Geographic Information Systems.
• 4.2 Desktop Study and Site Inspection.
• 4.3 Floodplain Analysis.
• 4.4 Wetlands Determination Study.
• 4.5 Endangered Species Evaluation.
• 4.6 Environmental Evaluation.
• 4.7 Historical and Natural Resource Survey.
• 4.8 Land Survey Controls.
• 4.9 Conventional Surveying.
• 4.10 Global Positioning Systems.
• 4.11 Cadastral Surveys.
• 4.12 Topographic Surveys.
• 4.13 Utility Extension Surveys.
• 4.14 Photogrammetric Surveys.
• 4.15 Geotechnical Surveys.
• 4.16 Traffic Studies.
• 4.17 Materials Evaluation.
• 4.18 Analysis and Report on Prospective Sites.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

5 Preliminary Design and Costs.

• 5.1 Determination of Additional Auxiliary Service.
• 5.2 Conceptual Plan Approval.
• 5.3 Preparation of Preliminary Documents.
• 5.4 Preliminary Project Submittals.
• 5.5 Preliminary Project Approval.

PART III: FINAL DESIGN-RELATED ACTIVITIES.

6 Transportation System Design.

• 6.1 Traffic-related Site Impact Studies and Access.
• 6.2 Street and Road Design Criteria.
• 6.3 Parking Considerations.
• 6.4 Street Alignment.
• 6.5 Pavement Design.
• 6.6 Pedestrian Facility Design.
• 6.7 Bicycle Facility Design.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

7 Drainage System Design.

• 7.1 Precipitation and Duration.
• 7.2 Rainfall Abstractions.
• 7.3 Time of Concentration.
• 7.4 Runoff.
• 7.5 Factors Affecting Site Drainage.
• 7.6 Best Management Practices.
• 7.7 Mitigating Floodplain Hazards.
• 7.8 Drainage System Design.
• 7.9 Pipe Bedding and Protection.
• 7.10 Subsurface Water.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

8 Sedimentation and Erosion Control.

• 8.1 General Considerations.
• 8.2 Predicting Rainfall Erosion Loss.
• 8.3 Construction Sites.
• 8.4 Erosion Control Using Soil Bioengineering.
• 8.5 Considerations for Permanent Ponds or Lakes.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

9 Site Grading and Appurtenance Design.

• 9.1 Improved Land Developments.
• 9.2 Total Development Activities.
• 9.3 Earthwork Calculations.
• 9.4 Elements of the Grading Plan.
• 9.5 Stairs, Ramps, and Handrails.
• 9.6 Slope Stability.
• 9.7 Retaining Walls.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

10 Sanitary Sewer System Design.

• 10.1 Engineer s Report.
• 10.2 Wastewater Flows.
• 10.3 Individual On-Site Wastewater Disposal Systems.
• 10.4 Collection Methods for Off-Site Wastewater Treatment.
• 10.5 Centralized Gravity Flow Wastewater Collection Systems.
• 10.6 Wastewater Pressure Transport System.
• 10.7 Pumping Station Discharge.
• 10.8 Special Forcemain Considerations.
• 10.9 Centralized Wastewater Treatment Plant Considerations.
• 10.10 Wastewater System Appurtenances.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

11 Potable Water System Design.

• 11.1 Engineer s Report.
• 11.2 Water System Demands.
• 11.3 Ways to Provide Water to a Development.
• 11.4 Treatment Considerations.
• 11.5 Treated Water Storage Facilities.
• 11.6 Water Distribution Systems.
• 11.7 Computer Modeling of Water Systems.
• 11.8 Water System Components.
• 11.9 Water System Protection.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

12 Miscellaneous Design Considerations.

• 12.1 Recreational Playing Courts.
• 12.2 Swimming Pool Facilities.
• 12.3 Fencing.
• 12.4 Pipe Jacking and Boring.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

13 Project Manual Including Specifications.

• 13.1 Construction and Contract Documents.
• 13.2 Specifications.
• 13.3 An Example of a Project Manual.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

14 Project Costs and Scheduling.

• 14.1 Establishing a Database.
• 14.2 Cost Analysis.
• 14.3 Project Scheduling.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

15 Development Guidelines.

• 15.1 Purpose of Guidelines.
• 15.2 Controlling Elements.
• 15.3 Additional Controls.
• Reference.
• Suggested Reading.

16 Completion of Design Activities.

• 16.1 Final Plans Format.
• 16.2 Completed Project Manual.
• 16.3 Permit Applications to Construct.
• 16.4 Final Document Scan by Engineer.
• 16.5 Developer s Review.
• 16.6 Financial Institution s Review.
• 16.7 Regulatory Reviews.
• References.
• Suggested Reading.

PART IV: CONSTRUCTION-RELATED ACTIVITIES.

• 17 Contracts and Award.
• 17.1 Types of Construction Contracts.
• 17.2 Engineer s Duties.
• 17.3 Job Bidding and/or Negotiation.
• 17.4 Bid Review and Analysis.
• 17.5 Contract Award.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

18 Layout, Observation, and Monitoring.

• 18.1 Scope of Engineering Activities.
• 18.2 Construction Layout.
• 18.3 Administrative Duties.
• 18.4 Construction Conflicts and Extra Work.
• 18.5 Work Directives.
• 18.6 Delays.
• 18.7 Construction Progress.
• References.
• Suggested Readings.

19 Completion and Start-Up.

• 19.1 System Testing and Start-Up.
• 19.2 Final Inspection.
• 19.3 Approval of Improvements.
• 19.4 Operational Needs.
• 19.5 Final Stake-Out of Parcels.
• 19.6 Release of Retainage.
• 19.7 Engineer s Administrative Closeout.
• 19.8 Warranty Period.
• Reference.

APPENDIX.

Conversion Tables.

INDEX

 

Hard-cover, 816 pages
Published 2002

ISBN: 978-0-471-43500-6