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List of contents
List of Tables List of Figures List of Plates Foreword Introduction to Volume 2 1. Hard Landscape Surfaces 1.1. Bases for Paving and Roadways 1.2. Concrete 2. Monolithic Paving 2.1. Macadam Roadways and Pedestrian Areas 2.2. Asphalt 2.3. Mastic Asphalt 2.4. Dense Tar Surfacing 2.5. Concrete Roadways 3. Unit Paving 3.1. Flags 3.2. Concrete Blocks 3.3. Natural Stone Slabs 3.4. Setts 3.5. Bricks and Brick Pavers 3.6. Cobbles 3.7. Grass Concrete 3.8. Pedestrian Deterrent Paving 4. Granular Paving 4.1. Gravel Materials 4.2. Ballast, Hoggin and Shale 4.3. Bark and Woodchips 5. Kerbs and Edgings 5.1. Kerbs 5.2. Edgings 5.3. Mowing Stones 5.4. Tree Grilles 6. Drainage of Paved Areas 6.1. Channels 6.2. Surface Water Drainage 6.3. Land Drainage 7. Special Paving 7.1. Design for the Disabled 7.2. Playgrounds and Sports Areas 7.3. Sunk Paths 7.4. Roof Gardens 7.5. Road Humps 7.6. Roadway Markings 7.7. Materials for Decorative Surfacing 8. Maintenance and Repairs List of British Standards Glossary of Terms in Landscape Construction (Roads, Paving and Drainage) Bibliography of Books Relevant to Landscape Construction (Roads, Paving and Drainage) Index
Summary
Title first published in 2001. Landscape Construction Volume 1 deals with elements of landscape construction which are required to provide enclosure, privacy, demarcation of land, shelter and security. The elements discussed include free-standing brick and stone walls, fences, gates and railings. Fittings and finishes are also covered. Each section describes the materials, construction and constraints relevant to the subject and a large number of detailed figures and photographs supplement the text and help to illustrate the more important aspects. There is also a section on preservation treatment and painting. The current British Standard references are included.
