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Grading Slope form
Slope analysis
Grading
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Topographic Topographic Contour map
Map Topographic contour map are composed of a series of line
that designate the elevation of the land above sea level. Each
line called contour line represents specific level (, elevation).
Contour Interval is the difference in elevation values between
two adjacent contours, so it indicates the elevation change from
one contour line to the next one. Contour Interval is the same
value for every elevation change in the same topography map.
c o n t o u r
map area
Landform
Topographic area
(surface area)
Topographic area represented
by ABE, can be computed
using slope data read from
topographic contour maps. Maps disregard slope in representing land area, therefore in
rough terrain, topographic area may be much greater
source of illustrate: Environmental Analysis by William M.Marsh page 31
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Graphical slope information can be generated by simple tech-
niques from the contour map. Constructing a slope profile from
a topographic contour map is to plot the elevation of contour lines
on a two-dimentional graph.
• Contour interval: the height between each contour line.
• Cross section show specific section of that shape
• X axis represents distance, Y axis represents level change
Topographic model
Models are good mediums to give the feeling of the earth
form and study the natural drainage pattern
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contour Slope profile shows earth form
characteristics To know the characteristics of contours is important for their
interpretation and essential to understand the nature of that land-
form.
A Uniform slope is sndicateed by evenly spaced contour plan.
A Ridge and Valley are shown similarity, but note that RIDGE
with the higher contour inside (contour line pointing down to lower
level), VALLEY with the lower contour inside (contour line point-
ing up to higher level)
If two sides of VALLEY contour lines are quite closed, it
indicates STREAM.
CONVEX and CONCAVE landforms are the most common
landform found in nature and express the felling differently.
High point on SUMMIT or low point in a DEPRESSION
are indicated by spot elevation.
Existing contour lines are shown in dashed line, proposed
new Grade is shown in a set of solid lines.
slope profile
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source of drawing: Untermann, Richard K: GRADE EASY
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Drainage Natural drainage pattern : Water always flows in 90 degrees
direction of contour line. Always check the topography of overall
pattern large scale drainage pattern besides the on-site topography.
Natural drainage pattern can be easily read from the topo-
graphic model to see how criticle the drainage factor is in each
particular area. In order to do a good site planning, we should try
to avoid to disturb or change the major natural drainage pattern
of the site.
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Mapping slope from Topography map Gradient
Slope compares the vertical distance to the horizontal dis-
tance. This comparison can be expresses as an angle, a percent-
age or as a ratio. the slope ratio is expressed by putting horizontal
distance firse and vertical distance second such as a 4:1 slope
means 1 metres of vertical rise in 4 metres of horizontal distance
The topographic map of “Royal Same project, the slope analysis was done to show
Project at Doi Intanon, Chiengmai” percent slope which will be factor to determine
done on GIS shows contour lines, constraints and opportunities of land development in
landuse, circulation. each portion.
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Slope Analysis Interpreting slope
Slope analysis is the most basic crucial information in site
analysis to determine the appropriate location for site develop-
ment
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slope Criteria
Recommended suitable slope for each use concerning
possible cut-fill, mobility and drainage ability
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Slope criteria Slope Ratio for suitable uses
Slope ratios are determined by constraints such as design
grade, soil stability, amount of planting, type of determined func-
tion, program and circulation.
Design height is determined by aesthetics and functional
requirement for each particular uses. Stability is related to angle
of repose of each natural material and soil. Slope stability is
also affected by water and wind.
Slope Criteria is suitable & recommended slope for each
use concerning mobility, possible cut-fill, maintenance and drain-
age ability. In addition, for some specific uses such as sport field,
tennis lawn, basketball field, we must try to follow the slope cri-
teria to get the acceptable standard.
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Designing a level plane on steeply
sloping site.
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Grading Grading
Grading : is the modification of existing land form. It is one
of the most important items in site planning, landscape design
and construction. Grading serves three main purposes:
1. To create a level to put something on; for a house, car,
sport play field, a hotel, etc.
2. To create circulation ways; road way, loading ramp, handi-
capped ramp, bicycle track, etc.
3. To create special effect and solve special problem ; make
a mound to hide parking lot or reduce sound, prevent erosion and
landslide, aesthetic or psychological purposes.
However, to make a land usable, all three purposes must
concern drainage factor and grading is essential to direct water
away from building and outdoor surfaces and conducted to drain-
Purposes
age channel.
(see chapter 7 Drainage)
By cutting only
– the soil is stable
– require less cost for
foundation construction
– be able to do very
steep slope
– cost to transport earth
from the site
Cutting procedure
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By filling only
– easier to make a very
level elevation
– good for low land,
flood problem area.
– Unstable earth, needs a
compaction.
– Cost of transporting
Filling procedure
earth into the site
– Soil cost
By the combination of
cut and fill
– balance earth in the
site, no transportation cost.
– Less earth cost Balance cut-fill
– Machine cost procedure
– Must has good con-
struction schedule and man-
agement
By the combination of
cut and fill: plan of slab on
sloping topography
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Grading: making a proper slope for
circulation
Circulation routes should be level as possible.Two ways to
travel up slope terrain
(maximum slope for local street is 8%)
The normal grading method is
something between the two extremes
with roads or paths climbing and
falling
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Circulation routes cross-
ing level country are relatively
easy to grade— providing
uniform surface and assuring
the roadway drains properly.
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When grading by CUT-
TING , begin with the lowest
contour and work up, by
FILLING, begin with the top
contour and work down.
Contours are spaced
according to the gradient of
the proposed route typically
expressed in percent. For 10%
slope, one meter interval
contours would be spaced 10
m. apart
cutting
Filling
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If cut/fill creates a steep bank, a heavy rainfall can cause
erosion. Proper retaining wall with good drain must be used on
the high side of the slope along with the consideration to sepa-
rate road way into two levels.
Additional
technique
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Source of drawing: Marsh, William M. Environmental Analysis for Land
use and Site Planning
Source of drawing: Untermann, Richard K.: Grade Easy
Source of drawing: Brook, Gene R., Site Planning, Environmental process
and Development p.149-153
Reference books
1. Prof. Untermann, Richard K. ,Grade Easy,Department
of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington, Seattle
2. Brooks,Gene R.,Site Planning : Environmental pro-
cess and development P.129-171, , Prentice Hall N.J. 07632
3. Boomkum, Decha, Site Planning p.83-106, Lecture
sheet , Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
4. Marsh, William M., Environment Analysis for Land
use and Site Planning, Mcgraw-Hill Company, NY.
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