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Exercise 1 Construction Math OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to properly perform construction-related math equations. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Information related to this activity can be found in the Landscape Construction textbook in Chapter 4, Construc- tion Math. INTRODUCTION Whether […]

LAB MANUAL INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDE ORGANIZATION This instructor’s guide to the lab manual provides the following information when appropriate to the exercise: • Exercise description. Restatement of the exercise activity presented in the lab manual. • Additional instructional techniques. When alternative […]

169 corners, edges, and elevations of project. Benchmark. A fixed reference elevation. Berm. Mounded and shaped soil. Bioswale. A gradually sloped drainage channel with shallow sides that is lined with plant material and, in certain situations, rip-rap. Also called swales. […]

Exercise 1 Construction Math EXERCISE DESCRIPTION—PART A To complete this exercise perform the calculations for each of the problems in Lab Manual Figure 1–7. EXERCISE DESCRIPTION—PART B To complete this exercise select a site or a design plan for a […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise lay out the corners of the site shown in Lab Manual Figure 10–2 and construct batter– boards to locate the alignment and grades of each corner of the project. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES Repeating this […]

Exercise 10 Batterboard Construction OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to construct batterboards to align corners and grades for a project. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Information related to this activity can be found in the Landscape Construction textbook in Chapter 8, […]

51 Exercise 11 Plant Protection OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to identify plant mate- rial that is at risk from construction activities and select methods to protect such plants. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Information related to this activity can be […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise assess the construction site identified by the instructor to determine which plant materials need to be protected and what methods would best provide the necessary protection. Prepare a written summary listing the plant material […]

53 ing, use the following steps: completing this exercise. Exercise 12 Aeration of Trees OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to aerate tree root zones. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Information related to this activity can be found in the Landscape Construction […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise, aerate one of the selected trees using the vertical mulching instructions, and aerate the second tree using the radial trenching instructions. EXERCISE SETUP Review safety concerns with students before beginning exercise. To perform the […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise construct the berm to the dimensions shown in Lab Manual Figure 13–1. EXERCISE SETUP Review safety concerns with students before begin- ning this exercise. Combining this exercise with other projects in this section will […]

CAUTION 56 Berm construction requires the placement and shaping of soil to match the desired contours. The steps required to construct a berm include the following: • If necessary, strip topsoil from the area within the perimeter of the berm. […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION—PART A To complete this exercise trench and install a 10 foot long french drain (Lab Manual Figure 14–3) with landscape fabric liner and washed river rock fill. The drain should be 3 feet deep and centered in the […]

CAUTION 58 Exercise 14 Tile System and French Drain Construction OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to properly construct a french drain and a tile drainage system with an inlet. Locate all utilities before beginning construction. standing water, however, […]

CAUTION Locate all utilities before beginning construction. alignment, the V should point downstream. • Clear weeds and debris for a 2 foot wide path along the area identified for the silt fence. • Excavate a 6 inch wide by 12 […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise trench and install silt fence in a V shape across the swale. The point of the V should be placed in the center of the swale, and the legs of the V should run […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise cover a 10 foot × 10 foot area with erosion mat. Anchor the high side of the mat, and overlap/staple the mat along the two seams. following scaled criteria: EXERCISE SETUP Review safety concerns […]

CAUTION Locate all utilities before beginning construction. • Excavate a 6 inch deep trench the width of the mat along the high side of the installation (Figure16–1A). • Beginning at the high edge of the slope, roll out mats in […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise, grade and seed 20 feet of bioswale in the drainage area selected using the cross- section shown (Lab Manual Figure 17–2). EXERCISE SETUP Review safety concerns with students before beginning this exercise. To perform […]

CAUTION Exercise 17 Bioswale Construction OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to properly construct a bioswale. Locate all utilities before beginning construction. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Information related to this activity can be found in the Landscape Construction textbook in Chapter […]

68 CAUTION Locate all utilities before beginning construction. will be determined by the trench’s design, which will itself be based on the soil type and the amount of impermeable surface to be drained. General guidelines for a trench in well-drained […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise, install a 10-foot-long section of soaker trench that is 2 feet wide by 3 feet deep in an open, level area. The tile can be left extended out of the trench at the end […]

CAUTION Use caution when working with electricity. Verify that electrical circuits have been turned off before working on a lighting system. Exterior lighting systems should be connected only to GFCI circuits. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all lighting installations. light, […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise install and test a DC exterior lighting system (Lab Manual Figure 19–7). The system should include a controller with two taps, timer, and pho- tocell, spot-lighting, and area lighting. criteria: • Circuits were turned […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION—PART A List opportunities to practice sustainable landscape con- struction at project sites identified by the instructor. Use the ideas provided in the exercise’s introduction as a guide for your work, adding details specific to the sites in your […]

11 Exercise 2 Sustainability in Landscape Construction Activities OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to properly evaluate sites and construction documents for opportunities to practice sustainable landscape construction. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE References to sustainability are located throughout Land- scape Construction, […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION—PART A To complete this exercise, install the basic spray irriga- tion system shown in Lab Manual Figure 20–5. To pro- vide water, connect the system to a water supply using a garden hose. Place the controller on a […]

77 CAUTION CAUTION • Connection to the water supply. Connecting to a water source will require plumbing from the water source to a point where a backflow prevention device is installed. An emergency shutoff and drain should also be installed […]

88 Exercise 21 Wall Material Calculations OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to correctly calculate wall material quantities. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Information related to this activity can be found in the Landscape Construction textbook in Chapter 4, Construc- tion Math, […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION —PART A Using the elevation show in Lab Manual Figure 21–2, calculate the quantities of wall materials required if the wall were constructed of: • Timbers (assuming timbers 8 feet long and 6 inches in height) • Segmental […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION —PART A To complete this exercise prepare a 20 foot long base for a landscape retaining wall (Lab Manual Figure 22–5). This base can be on a level surface that cuts across the run of a slope or […]

CAUTION or stone, and to properly step the first course of the wall as the base grade changes. Locate utilities before beginning construction. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. wall base requires that the area under the wall be exca- […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise construct the segment of land- scape retaining wall shown in Lab Manual Figure 23–3. The retaining wall should be constructed three courses high. This wall should include inside and outside angled corners with short […]

CAUTION Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. Use caution when cutting and installing wall materials. Obtain assistance when lifting wall materials. whole blocks. • Trim half of the corner angle from each corner block (e.g., for a 90° corner, trim […]

CAUTION equipment. Use caution when cutting and installing wall materials. Obtain assistance when lifting wall materials. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Information related to this activity can be found in the Landscape Construction textbook in Chapter 18, Segmen- tal Precast Unit Retaining Walls. […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise construct the segment of land- scape retaining wall shown in Lab Manual Figure 24–2. The wall should be constructed three courses high. This wall should include inside and outside radius sections with short straight […]

105 105 Retaining Wall Drainage OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to properly install tile drainage behind retaining walls. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Information related to this activity can be found in the Landscape Construction textbook in Chapter 16, Materi- als […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise install wall drainage behind the segment of wall constructed for Exercise 22, 23, or 24 or for a project. EXERCISE SETUP Review safety concerns with students before beginning this exercise. This exercise should be […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise install the anchoring method appropriate for each segment of wall. EXERCISE SETUP Review safety concerns with students before beginning this exercise. The activities of this exercise can be inte- grated into another exercise. To […]

Exercise 26 Wall Anchoring 107 CAUTION equipment. Use caution when cutting and installing wall materials. Obtain assistance when lifting wall materials. segmental units and buried in the fill material behind a wall. It too provides resistance to forces pushing forward […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise construct two short wall segments, each 8 feet long and three courses high, one with a 4 foot wide set of interlocked stairs in the center of the wall and the second with a […]

Exercise 27 Stairs 111 CAUTION 111 Exercise 27 Stairs OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to properly install butt and interlocking stairs as part of a landscape retaining wall project. being erected, with the first course of the stairs […]

Exercise 28 Pavement Base and Setting Bed Preparation 115 CAUTION granular base for a paving project and prepare a sand setting bed for unit pavers and dry-laid stone. Locate utilities before beginning construction. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. base. […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise prepare the base for the unit paver project identified in Lab Manual Figure 28–5. The base area will support an 8 foot × 8 foot square patio with a 2 percent (1/4 inch per […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise install an 8 foot length of each of the following paving edges using the procedures described: • Stone • Precast concrete • Bender board • Plastic, prepaving • Plastic, postpaving • Metal • Wood, […]

CAUTION Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. Use caution when cutting and installing materials. • Mark the alignment of the edge restraint. • Excavate a trench around the area to be paved and set the stone level with the desired […]

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise, measure the lines shown in Lab Manual Figure […]

13 Exercise 3 Measuring with Architects’ and Engineers’ Scales OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to properly use architects’ and engineers’ scales to measure lines. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Activities related to this activity can be found in the Land- scape […]

CAUTION Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. Use caution when cutting and installing materials. • Clear the area where the pour is located (Figure 30–1). • Set a 2 × 4 on edge along the outside of the project edge. […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise construct forms for a 5 foot wide concrete walkway that includes a 10 foot long straight section and a 5 foot radius curved section as shown in Lab Manual Figure 30–4. The forms should […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise, pour and finish concrete in the forms constructed for Exercise 30. EXERCISE SETUP Review safety concerns with students before beginning this exercise. This pouring project is intended to be com- bined with the concrete […]

CAUTION any areas where skin comes in contact with concrete. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. Use caution when cutting and installing materials. Watch for backing vehicles. Locate a route for delivery vehicles that avoids overhead and underground utilities. • […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise fill an 8 foot × 8 foot practice square with the designated pattern for each of the pave- ment types indicated. • Unit pavers with stacked bond • Unit pavers with running bond • […]

CAUTION Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. Use caution when cutting and installing materials. • Depending upon the edging material chosen, install edging now or later. • Prepare the base and setting bed. • Locate a beginning point for the […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION—PART A To complete this exercise install post and beam framing as detailed in the plan and elevation shown in Lab Manual Figure 33–4. Framing installation should also include installation of intermediate posts for railing as shown. ing. Large […]

CAUTION Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. Use caution when cutting, drilling, and fastening materials. by attaching T brackets to both sides. If using grab beams (beams attached to each side of a post), mark and trim post to correct […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise install the surfacing for the framework constructed in Exercise 33, part A or B. EXERCISE SETUP Review safety concerns with students before beginning this exercise. This exercise is designed to be completed in conjunction […]

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 138 Exercise 34 Surfacing Wood Structures OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise install the railing surfacing shown in the plan and cross section in Lab Manual Figure 35–4. Also plan and construct wood stairs to fit the opening and grades of the deck constructed in Exercises […]

CAUTION Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. Use caution when cutting, drilling, and fastening materials. with supports for the treads to set upon. Once the car– riages are installed, tread surfacing is put into place and the stairs are ready […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION Using the elevation and cross-section depicted in Lab Manual Figure 36–13, construct three panels of wood- surfaced stringer fencing and the associated gate. Use any of the surfacing patterns shown in Figure 36–1. Install posts, framing, and kick […]

CAUTION Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. Use caution when cutting, drilling, and fastening materials. fencing in that they are custom-constructed using a design. The surfacing for stringer fences is spaced close together, rendering it more opaque than its rail […]

CAUTION construction. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. Use caution when cutting and fastening materials. Use caution when releasing tension after stretching fencing fabric. be set at the top and bottom of the slope and fabric for that section stretched […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise construct a 15 foot long seg- ment of 4 foot tall chain link fence on a level surface connected to a 15 foot long segment of fence that is step- ping up a slope […]

CAUTION Verify location of utilities before construction. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. Use caution when cutting and installing materials. that angle the sidewalls steeply work the best (Figure 38–1B). Remove all rocks and prune any roots protruding into the […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise excavate the site as shown in Lab Manual Figure 38–3 and install a flexible pool liner. lowing scaled criteria: EXERCISE SETUP Review safety concerns with students before beginning this exercise. To perform the exercise […]

46 EXERCISE DESCRIPTION Following the plan shown in Lab Manual Figure 39–9, prepare and install the plants shown. The planting plan shows the location of the plants and the plant schedule shows the size of the plants to be installed. […]

CAUTION and 5 gallon containerized plant material. Locate all utilities before beginning excavation. plant is large, mark an X over the spot with the legs of the X extending at least 2 feet beyond the plant. This extra marking will […]

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise prepare a materials take- off for the design […]

CAUTION 16 calculations use measurement and math skills com- mon to landscape construction. The result of these cal- culations is termed a take-off, referring to calculations which are “taken off” of the design. When take-offs are complete, labor costs can […]

47 EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise, clear a 30 feet × 30 feet area of debris and plant material. Plan for the seeding operation by determining if any amendments are required and cal- culating the amount of seed, amendment, […]

CAUTION Locate all utilities before construction. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using equipment. will provide an additional boost to turf plants immedi- ately after planting. Grade the surface to a smooth finish free of bumps and clods, following the proposed contours […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise perform the required number of repetitions or length of operation for each of the activi- ties on the following list: • Measure and mark dimensions: 10 repetitions • Mark square cuts: 10 repetitions • […]

CAUTION use of all tools. Wear proper safety equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, a dust mask, protective footwear, and a hard hat when performing construction work. Activities in this exercise should be performed under supervision. • Use the […]

CAUTION risk. Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions with use of all tools. Wear proper clothing and safety equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask, footwear, and hard hat when performing construction work. Activities in this exercise should be […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise perform each of the following activities. • Mark and make a square cut for one piece of stone, one brick, and one concrete paving unit using a brick set and hammer. • Mark and […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise clean, sharpen, and store the following excavation tools: • Round-nosed spade • Square-nosed shovel • Trenching spade • Clamshell posthole excavator • Tools were thoroughly cleaned, dried, and stored. • Tools were correctly sharpened. […]

CAUTION Serious injury or death could result from improper use of construction equipment. Tools used to clean and cut present a significant safety risk. Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions with use of all tools. Use caution when working around sharp […]

37 Exercise 8 Construction Staking OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to demonstrate staking and measurement techniques used to lay out projects. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Information related to this activity can be found in the Landscape Construction textbook in Chapter […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION—PART A To complete this exercise use the techniques described to lay out each of the objects shown in Lab Manual Figures8–7 and 8–8. ions regarding which method worked fastest and most accurately. Typically the baseline and object dimension- […]

44 44 Exercise 9 Grade Staking OBJECTIVE The objective of this exercise is to mark grade stakes for a project using a dumpy level and a laser level. TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Information related to this activity can be found in the […]

EXERCISE DESCRIPTION To complete this exercise mark the proper amount of cut or fill at each corner stake for the design shown in Lab Manual Figure 9–3. This will require locating the corners of the project (see Exercise 8), selecting […]