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Section 3 (old exam) Flashcards

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master plan

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  • less detailed
  • longer-term
  • not focused on a particular construction project
  • not concerned with permitting
  • general dimensions only (ex. road widths)
  • proposes large-scale, long-term policies
  • may propose policies that require a zoning code or comprehensive plan amendment
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site plan

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  • more detailed
  • shorter-term
  • construction project-driven, likely to be built soon (site specific)
  • may consider permitting-related issues
  • includes specific dimensions
  • large-scale, long-term policies are considered as given (ex. land use)
  • generally will not require a zoning code or comprehensive plan amendment, might require a variance
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comprehensive plans

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  • made by cities
  • guide policy decisions over a long period of time (20-30 year periods)
  • set out the future vision for the area
  • guide sustainable future growth and development
  • define key projects and infrastructure required to support growth
  • provide an improved environment for making public and private investment decisions
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opportunities

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existing conditions that could contribute to an improvement to the project

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constraints

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negative factors that need to be addressed or conditions that limit the possibilities

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framework plan

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  • made by institutions or regional authorities
  • intended to provide a flexible set of goals and guidelines that can change over time as work progresses
  • build on previous planning efforts
  • aimed at setting goals and standards for an area defined by a single issue
  • leave some areas undefined to allow for future decisionmaking based on opportunities that may arise in the future
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urban design and planning

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  • the process of designing and shaping cities, towns and villages
  • large scale of groups of buildings, streets and public spaces, whole neighborhoods and districts and entire cities
  • goal of making urban areas functional, attractive and sustainable
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5-minute walk

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  • 1/4 mile or 400m
  • the maximum distance a typical person will be willing to walk before making a car trip
  • should be a small park and bus stop within this distance
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10-minute walk

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  • 1/2 mile or 800m
  • should be a larger park and regional transportation hub within this distance
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strategic implementation plan

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  • puts plans and strategies into action to reach goals
  • highly specific, take in current market trends, regulatory requirements and real-time project sites
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CPTED

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  • crime prevention through environmental design
  • belief that public places are safer when there exists a clear demarcation of private and public space, diversty of use and a high level or pedestrian use of the sidewalks
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life cycle assessment (LCA)

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  • evaluates environmental impacts of construction materials and processes, cradle to grave
  • all inputs (energy, water, material resource) and outputs (emissions, effluents, waste to air, waste to land) are quantified
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embodied energy (EE) analysis

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  • the energy used during all stages of a material or product’s life (energy consumed in raw material acquisition, manufacture, transport, use and disposal)
  • a low EE count is more sustainable
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embodied carbon (EC)

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  • the CO2 released during a product’s lifespan
  • correlates to EE, a few exceptions for materials that can be produced using sustainable energy inputs
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fair trade / local sourcing

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compensating third-world work at fair market pricing (good working conditions)

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healing gardens

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gardens that are maintained exclusively for patients, families and medical staff that can help support the healing process by providing a safe, relaxing place to reconnect with nature

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restorative gardens

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passive environments for mental recharge, the effectiveness depends on thriving plant life as a metaphor for growth and renewal

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enabling gardens

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  • gardens designed to support therapeutic activity, hands-on interactions with plants
  • allows participants of all ages and abilities to fully participate
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preservation

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focuses on the maintenance and repair of existing historical materials and retention of a property’s form as it has evolved over time

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rehabilitation

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acknowledges the need to alter or add to a historic property to meet continuing or challenging uses while retaining the property’s historic character

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restoration

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  • depicts a property at a particular period of time in its history, while removing evidence of other periods
  • what moment was the most significant?
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reconstruction

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  • re-created vanished or non-surviving portions of a property for interpretive purposes
  • clearly different than the original part
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quantitative (data collection)

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most scientific, usually based on some standard combined with hard data

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observations (data collection)

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least scientific but most direct

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qualitative (data collection)

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measured by quality, not quantity

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neighborhood park

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  • the basic units of the park system and serve a recreational and social purpose
  • the focus is on informal recreation
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community park

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  • serve a broader purpose than neighborhood parks
  • the focus is on meeting community-based recreational needs as well as preserving unique landscapes and open spaces
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large urban park

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  • generally associated with larger urban centers with large populations
  • the focus is on meeting wide-ranging community needs and preserving unique and sometimes extensive landscapes and open spaces
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youth athletic complex / facility

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consolidates programmed adult and youth athletic fields and associated facilities to fewer strategically located sites throughout the community

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greenway

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  • land set aside for preserving natural resources, remnant landscapes and open space, providing visual aesthetics / buffering
  • provides passive use opportunities
  • ecological resource stewardship and wildlife protection are high priorities
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parkway

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  • linear parklike transportation corridors between public parks, monuments, institutions and sometimes business centers
  • can be a maintained green space or natural in character
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special use (park)

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covers a broad range of parks and recreation facilities oriented toward single-purpose uses (ex. nature center, historic sites, plazas, urban squares, aquatic centers, campgrounds, golf courses)

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park-school

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  • school sites that are used in concert with, or in lieu of, other types of parks to meet community park and recreation needs
  • often provide the majority of indoor recreational facilities within a community
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private park / recreation facility

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parks and recreation facilities that are privately owned, yet contribute to the public park and recreation system

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regional parks and park reserves

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larger-scale, regionally based parks and open spaces that focus on natural resource preservation and stewardship

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pro-forma

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a spreadsheet that summarizes all known costs to build the project (will include hard costs and soft costs)

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hard cost

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costs directly related to construction

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soft cost

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costs related to design, permits, financing and debt

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return on investment (ROI)

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the expected profit after all costs

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economic resource

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material that can be mined or harvested (mineral resources), agricultural resources

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aesthetic resource

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views, beautiful places

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cultural resource

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historic sites, sacred places

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ecological resource

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habitat, rare and endangered species, hydrologic function

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endemic plants

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prevalent in or peculiar to a particular locality or region, genetically unique

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management plans

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discusses and evaluates the measures necessary to maintain fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas on a proposed development site

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Clean Water Act

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requires developers to avoid, minimize or mitigate damage to wetlands

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habitat classification

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size, edge / boundary, corridors, isolated contiguous, fragmented, patches, mosaics, connectivity

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habitat types

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grassland, wetland, forest, dessert, etc.

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phytoremediation

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the treatment of environmental problems (bioremediation) through the use of plants which mitigate the environmental problem without the need to excavate the contaminant material and dispose of it elsewhere

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tidal wetlands (US Army Corps of Engineers, Hydrogeomorphic classification system)

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include: salt marshes, brackish water marshes, mangrove swamps, intertidal flats

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salt marshes

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  • typically occur behind barrier islands and beaches
  • dominated by herbaceous plants (few to no woody parts)
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brackish marshes

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  • occur where freshwater from rivers and streams meets and mixes with saltwater
  • dominated by herbaceous plants (few to no woody parts)
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mangrove swamps

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  • occur along the Flordia coast
  • mangroves are one of the very few woody plants that can live in saltwater
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intertidal flats

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muddy, sparsely vegetated areas that are regularly submerged by tides

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non-tidal wetlands (US Army Corps of Engineers, Hydrogeomorphic classification system)

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  • generally occur inland along streams, lakes and ponds
  • include: swamps, bogs, bottomland hardwood forests, vernal pools
  • three general categories (emergent wetlands, scrub-shrub wetlands, forested wetlands)
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emergent wetlands

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  • freshwater emergent marshes are dominated by grasses and grass-like plants which grow partly under and partly above water
  • usually occur along the margins of rivers, streams, lakes and ponds
  • include: prairie state “potholes” and the “vernal pools” of California
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scrub-shrub wetlands

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  • dominated by woody vegetation, which may include trees up to 20 feet tall
  • include: bogs and pocosins
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bogs

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  • have acidic water and poorly drained, low fertility soils, often containing a thick layer of partially decomposed plant matter
  • usually do not experience regular flooding despite typically occurring in flat areas along streams
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pocosins

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  • very similar to bogs but occur in depressions in upland areas and are usually underlain by a hardpan soil which causes them to remain wet despite their high topographic position
  • occur in the coastal plains of the Carolinas
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forested wetlands

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  • contain trees that can tolerate prolonged wet conditions (ex. willows, maples, white cedar, bald cypress, certain oaks)
  • include: wooded swamps, bottomland hardwood forests
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vernal pools

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shallow depressions which fill with water during the rainy season, then dry out completely during the summer

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marine wetlands (Fish and Wildlife Service classification system)

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  • associated with the oceans and connected seas
  • include: open ocean, ocean front coastlines
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estuarine wetlands (Fish and Wildlife Service classification system)

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  • associated with the interface between tidal and nontidal waters
  • include: tidal waters of coastal rivers and bays, salty tidal marshes, mangrove swamps, tidal flats
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riverine wetlands (Fish and Wildlife Service classification system)

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  • associated with rivers or streams
  • include: on-tidal parts of rivers and streams
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lacustrine wetlands (Fish and Wildlife Service classification system)

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  • associated with inland bodies of standing water
  • include: lakes, reservoirs, large ponds
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palustrine wetlands (Fish and Wildlife Service classification system)

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  • associated with inland sites that are not dependent on stream, lake or oceanic water
  • include: freshwater marshes, wet meadows, fens, potholes, pocosins, bogs, swamps, small shallow pools
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The Rivers and Harbors Act (1899)

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regulates construction in the navigable waters of the US, such as dams, wharfs, piers, levees, bridges and dredging

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The National Flood Insurance Act (1968)

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provides financial incentives for states to adopt federally approved floodplain management programs

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The National Environmental Policy Act (1969)

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  • requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impact of federal projects or federally funded or subsidized projects
  • sets federal policy for consideration of environmental impacts of projects implemented or funded by the federal government
  • led to the creation of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
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The Coastal Zone Management Act (1972)

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provides financial incentives for states to adopt federally approved coastal zone management programs

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The Endangered Species Act (1973)

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protects rare plant or animal species which are in danger of extinction

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The Clean Water Act (1972 and 1977)

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  • defines federally protected wetlands and navigable waters and regulates the dredging, filling or development of the same
  • also establishes the basic structure for regulating pollutant discharges into the waters of the US
  • regulates the dredging and filling of wetlands and development in flood-prone areas
  • regulates point source pollutant discharges (industrial discharges, water and sewage treatment plants) to waters of the US
  • regulates non-point source pollutant discharges (stormwater runoff, including municipal drainage systems, runoff from mines, landfills, construction sites, buildings and paved areas) to waters of the US
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The Coastal Barrier Resources Act (1982)

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restricts federal subsidies, loans and insurance for building on undeveloped coastal barrier lands (islands, dunes, etc.)

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Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (1934 and 1977)

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required the US Army Corps of Engineers to consider the comments of federal and state fish and wildlife agencies as part of their Section 404 permit process

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avoidance / minimization (wetland mitigation strategy)

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  • avoid building on wetlands by concentrating development in upland areas
  • use “wetland-friendly” design or construction techniques such as dispersing runoff from developed areas or using piers or piles for raising structures above grade in lieu of mass grading practices
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restoration (wetland mitigation strategy)

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the manipulation of the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of a site with the goal of returning natural or historic functions to former or degraded wetlands

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enhancement (wetland mitigation strategy)

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  • the modification of specific features of an existing wetland to increase one or more functions
  • a positive change in one wetland function may negatively affect other wetland functions
  • may also be the alteration of a site to produce conditions that did not previously exist
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creation or establishment (wetland mitigation strategy)

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creation of a wetland where none existed before

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reallocation or replacement (wetland mitigation strategy)

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apply to activities in which most or all of an existing wetland is converted to a different type of wetland

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floodplain

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  • the relatively flat area adjacent to streams and rivers that is susceptible to flooding at regular (often annually or more frequently) intervals
  • rich alluvial soils generally support rich riparian vegetative habitats
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floodway

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  • a strip centered on the channel of streams and rivers defined by FEMA as marking the boundaries within which buildings of structures is not allowed
  • minimum area which allows for the passage of a base flood without raising the flood level more than one foot
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flood insurance rate map (FIRM)

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another name for the FEMA maps that show risk zones and floodplain features

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flood fringe

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the area of the floodplain which is outside the floodway

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flood routing

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  • attenuating effect of storage on a river-flood passing through a valley by reason of a feature acting as control (reservoir with a spillway capacity less than the flood inflow, widening / narrowing of a valley)
  • FEMA uses flood routing programs to define the boundaries of floodplains and floodways
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freeboard

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the additional height of a structure above designed high water level to prevent overflow

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base flood

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the flood having a 1% probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (AKA 100-year flood)

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levees

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the most common structural measure used in the past, may be “engineered” or not

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alluvial

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material that has been deposited by flowing water

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antecedent moisture

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the - wetness of the soil or rainfall that has fallen prior to the rainfall event being evaluated
- saturated soil conditions result in increased runoff

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aquifer

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an underground layer of rock and sand that contains water and is able to readily transmit that water

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baseflow

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  • the portion of the stream flow that is not runoff and results from seepage of water from the ground into a channel slowly over time
  • the primary source of running water in a stream during dry weather
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benthic

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of or pertaining to the bottom of a stream, lake, sea or ocean

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colluvium

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soil that is being transported slowly downslope due to gravitational creep

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detention basin

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a basin (with or without a permanent pool) that is intended to temporarily hold surface runoff for the purpose of controlling the discharge rate leaving the site or watershed

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ecotone

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a transitional area between two plant communities or habitats (ex. grasslands and forest, river and estuary)

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emergency spillway

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a channel for safely conveying flood discharges which exceed the capacity of the principal spillway of a pond, lake or reservoir

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estuary

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an environment where terrestrial, freshwater and seawater (saline) habitats overlap

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filter strip

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a vegetated buffer zone intended to remove pollutants from surface runoff before it reaches a stream or body of water (or storm drain inlet)

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hydrology

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  • the study of water
  • the study of rainfall / runoff relationships during storm events as affected by factors of climate, event probability and local topography, soil characteristics and land use conditions
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imperviousness

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a measure of the extent that water will not pass through a surface (usually a ground surface)

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infiltration rate

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the speed at which water moves into the soil through the uppermost soil layer from the ground surface

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littoral zone

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the area of land between the high and low tide lines

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103
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marsh

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  • an environment where terrestrial and aquatic habitats overlap
  • a wetland dominated by grasses
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mudflat

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a muddy, low-lying strip of ground usually submerged, more or less completely, by the rise of the tide

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non-point source pollution

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  • indirect or scattered sources of pollution that enter a water system
  • ex: drainage or runoff from agricultural fields, airborne pollution from crop dusting, runoff from urban areas (construction sites)
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percolation rate

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  • the speed at which water moves into the soil from a test pit
  • primarily used to determine the suitability of soil for septic systems
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permeability

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  • the rate at which soil or rock transmits groundwater or transmits water above the water table
  • NOTE that permeating water is already in the soil profile (infiltration is from the ground surface)
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108
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point source pollution

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  • pollution originating from a single point
  • ex: pipes, ditches, wells, vessels, containers
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retention basin

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  • a basin (with or without a permanent pool) that is intended to hold surface runoff for the purpose of controlling both the discharge rate and the runoff volume leaving the site or watershed
  • usually some minimum storage component where the water can only leave the basin via infiltration or evaporation
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riparian

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the environment along stream and river corridors, usually on or very close to the banks of streams and rivers

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sheet flow

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water flowing across a surface in a thin layer, not in a channel-like shape

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swale

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a constructed vegetated drainage channel

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travel time

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the time it takes for surface runoff to travel from one point on the ground to another

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114
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watershed

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  • an area bounded by ridges having a single outlet from which water can flow
  • all water flowing or landing as rainfall within the watershed will eventually exit at the outlet
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water table

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the level below which the ground is saturated with water

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water reclamation

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a process by which wastewater is cleaned using biological and chemical processes so the water can be returned to the environment safely for use and to augment the natural systems from which they came

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117
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wetland re-establishment

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  • a subcategory of wetland restoration
  • results in rebuilding a former wetland and results in a gain in wetland acres
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118
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wetland rehabilitation

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  • a subcategory of wetland restoration
  • results in a gain in wetland function but does not result in a gain in wetland acres
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wetland establishment

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  • a subcategory of wetland restoration
  • meant to develop a wetland that did not previously exist on an upland or deepwater site
  • results in a gain in wetland acres
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120
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wetland protection / maintenance

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the removal of a threat to, or preventing the decline of, wetland conditions
- ex: purchase of land or easement, repairing water control structures or fences, structural protection (repairing a barrier island)
- does not result in a gain of wetland acres or function

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121
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potholing

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making strategic holes through pavement to verify locations of underground utilities

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122
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soil borings

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taking samples of soils that are underneath pavements to check for toxic substances

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123
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balance (principles of design)

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the concept of visual equilibrium

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124
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asymmetrical balance

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involves the placement of objects in a way that gives an appearance of balanced composition but without strict bilateral symmetry

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proportion (principles of design)

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  • the relative size and scale of the elements in a design
  • deals with the relationships between objects in the context in which they are experienced
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rhythm (principles of design)

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  • a means of creating order in composition by establishing predictability
  • ex: linear rhythm, repetition, alternation, gradation
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127
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emphasis (principles of design)

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  • dominance
  • creates one or more focal points
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unity (principles of design)

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  • unity
  • a sense that the parts work together to create a common result
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129
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scale (element of design)

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  • the relative size of an element in a design when compared to another element
  • responsible for creating visual hierarchy among elements of your creation
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130
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focal point (element of design)

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  • areas of interest, emphasis or difference within a composition that capture and hold the viewer’s attention
  • should stand out but should be noticed after the element with the most dominance
131
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curvilinear (element of design)

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  • containing or consisting of curved lines
  • used to form abstract patterns
132
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radial (element of design)

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when the elements of something spread out from a central point

133
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forced perspective (element of design)

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a technique which manipulated human perception by employing optical illusion to make objects appear larger, smaller, farther or closer than they really area

134
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bosque (element of design)

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a designed forest in a grid or some other formal pattern

135
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allee (element of design)

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trees arranged in rows along a path or roadway

136
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hierarchy (element of design)

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  • the control of visual information in an arrangement or presentation to imply importance
  • influences the order in which the human eye perceives what it sees
137
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contrast (element of design)

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occurs when visual elements placed close together noticeably differ from each other

138
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symmetry (element of design)

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concept where both sides of something mirror one another

139
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linear (element of design)

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  • lines or groups of lines used in design as accents, boundaries, frames, dividers, paths, links and anchors
  • can vary in thickness (weight), length, curve and angle
140
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form (element of design)

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  • 3D object with volume of height, width and depth
  • often used when describing physical works of art
141
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bilateral (element of design)

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when elements are arranged equally on either side of a central axis (vertical or horizontal)

142
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parterre (element of design)

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  • a formal garden laid out on a level area made up of enclosed beds, separated by gravel
  • often include box hedging surrounding colorful flower beds
143
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refuge (element of design)

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focuses on the feeling of being safe, surrounded and protected

144
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Formal garden design (Beaux Arts)

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  • symmetry
    -display of power through precision of form (clipped hedges, lawns, statuary, grand scale)
145
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Wild Nature garden design (Chinese)

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  • asymmetrical compositions of water, large stones, plants shaped to express “natural” form
  • often centered around a building
  • often intended to express harmony between nature and humanity
146
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Miniaturization garden design (Japanese)

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  • often intended to imitate and display the essence of nature
  • a distilled, highly edited interpretation of a natural place stripped down to its simplest form
147
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English Cottage garden design

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  • unruly meadow flower borders soften a structured garden
  • meant to evoke a homestead garden that provides flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables, thought the style becomes mostly expressed through topiary and elaborate flower borders
148
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quantity take-off

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detailed measurement of materials and labor needed to complete a construction project

149
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contingency

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costs that will probably occur based on past experience but with some uncertainty regarding the amount

150
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prevailing wage

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the hourly wage, usually benefits and overtime, paid to a majority of the workers

151
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union

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a group of 2 or more employees who join together to advance common interests (wage, benefits, schedule, etc.)

152
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unit price

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identifying a cost for the materials, equipment and labor for each of the components within a building

153
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allowance (cost estimating)

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a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work

154
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allowance (measurement)

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a planned deviation between an exact dimension and a nominal or theoretical dimension

155
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guaranteed maximum price

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  • AKA gross maximum price
  • a price based on time and materials and overhead and profit with a maximum limit on the contract
156
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sound walls (noise control technique)

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  • need to be quite tall and dense to have an effect
  • sound absorption approximately 20 to 30 decibels
  • may increase noise elsewhere (bounces sound back)
  • visually overwhelming, expensive per linear foot
  • visually monotonous (ugly)
157
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earthen berms (noise control technique)

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  • softer surface, angled face can provide better sound mitigation than a wall
  • require more horizontal space
  • less expensive than walls and fences
  • can be planted to appear attractive
158
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vegetation (noise control technique)

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  • does not absorb sound effectively (5 to 8 decibels per 100 feet of width)
  • requires more horizontal space
  • most effective in high-frequency ranges (about 1000 to 2000 Hertz)
159
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psychological techniques (noise control technique)

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  • if the source of noise is not visible, the impact may be reduced
  • mask negative noise by adding positive sounds (running water, etc.)
160
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lumens

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a quantitative measurement of light energy emitted from a source

161
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footcandle

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  • a quantitative measurement that considers the amount of light falling on a point
  • one footcandle = 1 lumen cast upon a square foot area
162
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efficacy

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ability of a lamp to convert watts into light energy

163
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efficiency

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used interchangeably with efficacy

164
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photometrics

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  • graphic and numeric representation of light levels produced by a given light fixture and lamp
  • often show as a contour interval plan
  • a photometric analysis can be generated for an entire site design
  • the light levels are often represented in a grid of points
165
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optics

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  • a description of the light distribution pattern for a given light fixture
  • type II: asymmetrical distribution for use along paths and roads
  • type IV: asymmetrical distribution for lighting a large area from its edge
  • type V: circular distribution for fixtures used in the middle of plazas and parking lots
166
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IESNA

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  • illuminating engineering society of north america
  • publishes lighting manuals and recommends minimum light levels for various indoor and outdoor uses
167
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color rendering (lighting)

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a quantitative measure of the ability of a light source to reproduce the colors of various objects faithfully in comparison with an ideal or natural light source

168
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incident illumination

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the amount of light reaching a surface

169
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voltage drop

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gradual decrease in voltage that occurs along the length of a 12-volt power feed wire

170
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incandescent (lamp type)

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  • typical household lamp type
  • cheap and inefficient
  • good optical control (warm tone)
171
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fluorescent (lamp type)

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  • okay color rendering
  • cheap and efficient
  • difficult optical control
  • poor operation in cold weather
  • lower installation costs
  • cool tone
172
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mercury vapor (lamp type)

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  • good green/blue color rendering
  • good efficiency
  • lower maintenance costs
173
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metal halide (lamp type)

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  • excellent color rendering
  • good optical control
  • long life
  • higher installation costs
174
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high-pressure sodium (lamp type)

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  • poor color rendering for green/blue
  • orange/yellow color
  • high installation costs
  • long life
175
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white high-pressure sodium (lamp type)

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  • good color rendering
  • high installation costs
  • long life
176
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low-pressure sodium (lamp type)

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  • poor color rendering for green/blue
  • orange/yellow color
  • poor optical control
  • high installation costs
  • longest life
177
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light-emitting diode, LED (lamp type)

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  • new technology
  • very small efficient lights with a very long life
  • cause problems for nocturnal insect populations
178
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induction (lamp type)

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  • a new type of lamp
  • uses electromagnetic radiation to energize phosphate coating on the bulb
  • no filament is present
  • not sensitive to temperature
179
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standard system (or line voltage)

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  • requires 120V of power to be provided by an electrician
  • uses conduit pipe and pull boxes to run wire
  • ballast required for each lamp
180
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low voltage

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  • 12V
  • requires no ballast for each lamp
  • limited durability
  • low energy costs
  • lower light levels
  • simple installation
  • can use direct burial (wire does not have to be in a conduit)
  • requires a transformer to reduce line voltage
181
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ballasts

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control the electricity flowing through the bulb so that the correct amount of light is distributed

182
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schematic design (SD)

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  • loose, informal drawings that imply that decisions have not been finalized
  • colorful illustrative graphics for presentation help communicate the idea in public meetings
183
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design development (DD)

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  • develops schematic concept into a more refined idea
  • images to help with materials selection / costing
  • preliminary plans: coordination between consultants and disciplines
184
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construction documentation (CD)

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  • precise, technical drawings
  • generally black and white, hardlined, with specialized shorthand for the use of plan checkers and builders
185
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digital surface model

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ground surface plus objects and vegetation

186
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digital terrain model

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bare ground only, topography

187
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elevation relief map

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  • AKA topographic map
  • a map indicating hills and valleys by shading rather than by contour lines alone
188
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pH

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  • low numbers are acidic
  • neutral is 7
  • high numbers are basic/alkaline
189
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salinity

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the amount of dissolved salts in the soil solution

190
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aeration

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creating pathways in the soil around a plant to allow more air to reach its roots so that it can properly perform photosynthesis and respiration

191
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soil structure

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  • sand
  • silt
  • clay
192
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loam

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even mix of the three major soil types

193
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complete fertilizer

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contains the 3 main plant nutrient elements (NPK - nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium)

194
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balanced fertilizer

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contains equal parts each of NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium)

195
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incomplete fertilizer

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does not contain one of more of NPK (20-6-0)

196
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primary plant nutrients

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  • nitrogen (N)
  • phosphorus (P)
  • potassium (K)
197
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secondary plant nutrients

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  • nutrients that slightly limit crop growth and are moderately required by plants
  • include: calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S)
198
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micronutrients

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  • elements required in small quantities and are essential in order for plants to complete their life cycle
  • include: boron (B), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), chlorine (Cl)
199
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nitrogen (N)

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  • a major component of chlorophyll, the compound that lets plants perform photosynthesis
  • also a major component of amino acids
  • nitrogen-deficient plants have slow growth and uniform yellowing of older leaves and smaller than normal leaves and fruit
200
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phosphorus (P)

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  • vital component of ATP, the “energy unit” of plants
  • key in capturing, storing and converting the sun’s energy into biomolecules
  • phosphorus deficiency tends to inhibit shoot growth and leaves turn dark, dull, blue-green and may become pale
201
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potassium (K)

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  • associated with the movement of water, nutrients and carbohydrates in plant tissue
  • helps regulate the opening and closing of the stoma, which regulates the exchange of water vapor, oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • if K is deficient or not supplied in adequate amounts, it stunts plant growth and reduces yield
202
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humus

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  • a dark organic material that forms in soil when plant and animal matter decays
  • contains important nutrients needed for plant growth, also gives the soil the necessary structure and a crumbly loose texture so oxygen can get in and reach the plant roots
203
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lime

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  • a soil amendment made from ground limestone rock, which naturally contains calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate
  • these compounds work to increase the soil’s pH, making the soil less acidic and more alkaline
204
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gypsum

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  • can serve as a soil amendment, providing a source of calcium, sulfur and plant nutrients
  • can reduce erosion by increasing the ability of the soil to soak up water after precipitation, thus reducing runoff
205
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antidessicant

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a protective coating applied to the foliage of a plant to reduce moisture loss

206
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annual

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a plant that completes its life cycle, from germination to the production of seeds, within one growing season, and then dies

207
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perennial

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a plant that lives more than 2 years and regrows each spring

208
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broadleaf evergreen

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  • a type of tree or shrub with large green leaves that holds their foliage year-round
  • include: holly, rhododendron, magnolia, gardenia
209
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caliper

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the diameter of a tree’s trunk taken about 6 inches above the ground (measured lower than DBH)

210
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chlorosis

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  • the yellowing of normally green leaves due to a lack of chlorophyll
  • possible causes include poor drainage, damaged or compacted roots, high alkalinity and nutrient deficiencies in the plant
211
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flowering tree

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plants which produce noticeable flowers and fruits

212
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nursery standards

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

213
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pleaching

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technique of interweaving living and dead branches through a hedge creating a fence, hedge or lattice

214
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photosynthesis

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  • the process by which plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar
  • the process by which green plants transform light energy into chemical energy
215
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pollarding

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  • when young trees and shrubs are cut to the main stem or trunk, ultimately controlling the height of the plants
  • done to produce a dense mass of branches
216
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transpiration

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the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts, such as leaves, stems and flowers

217
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allelopathy

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  • the biological phenomenon where one plant inhibits the growth of another
  • used as a means of survival in nature, reducing the competition from plants nearby
218
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poisonous plants

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  • not suitable for day care centers, schoolyards and playgrounds
  • include: hedra helix berries, iris, unripe elderberries, wisteria pods, yew berries, castor beans
219
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hardwood

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wood from broad-leaf trees

220
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softwood

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wood from trees with needlelike leaves (evergreens)

221
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seasoning

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  • the drying of wood by use of either air or heat
  • has greater strength, better nail-holding ability, greater dimensional stability, less weight, better decay-resistance and better ability to hold paint and preservatives than “green” or unseasoned wood
222
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air-dried

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  • wood that has been seasoned by exposure to the atmosphere
  • most lumber in arid climates is air-dried
223
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kiln-dried

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wood that has been seasoned in a kiln under controlled temperature and humidity

224
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surfacing

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  • rough lumber: not been planed
  • dressed lumber: has been planed
225
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structural-glued

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catchall term for a variety of glued members, can be used for a structure is graded

226
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glulam

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  • beams composed of long pieces of wood glued together to meet a specific span / bearing
  • can be very strong and span long distances
227
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stains

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  • used primarily for an aesthetic effect
  • also provides mildew resistance, UV protection and water repellency
228
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paints

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  • help protect wood from weathering (sunlight and water)
  • do not provide decay or insect resistance
229
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natural finishes

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  • designed to allow wood to color naturally
  • can provide some degree of water repellency
  • oils can also be used to form a barrier
230
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SLF

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  • structural light framing grades
  • highest strength
231
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LF

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  • light framing grades
  • highest strength not required
232
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STUD

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  • suitable for interior and exterior wall framing
233
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SJ & P

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  • structural joints and planks
  • engineered grades for larger sizes
234
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MSR

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  • machine stress-rated
  • each piece is tested and rated mechanically
235
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clear, all heart (lumber grades for Redwoods)

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  • highest quality
  • can produce a face entirely clear of defects
  • excellent stability
  • usually kiln-dried
  • expensive
236
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clear (lumber grades for Redwoods)

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  • high-quality finished lumber similar to “clear, all heart” but may contain sapwood, some small knots and medium surface checks
  • usually kiln-dried
  • expensive
237
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select heart (lumber grades for Redwoods)

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  • all sound heartwood
  • available in surface or unsurfaced condition
  • usually not kiln-dried
  • knots permitted
238
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construction heart (lumber grades for Redwoods)

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  • an economical, all-purpose grade
  • a good choice for posts, decks and smaller garden projects
  • all heartwood and small knots
239
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select (lumber grades for Redwoods)

A
  • very similar to “select heart” but used when termites and decay are not problems
  • contains sapwood
240
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no. 1 construction common (lumber grades for Redwoods)

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  • a good all-purpose material but for above-grade construction only
  • contains sapwood
  • shrinkage to be expected
241
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no. 2 standard (lumber grades for Redwoods)

A
  • larger loose knots and more imperfections
  • heartwood and sapwood are both included so ground contact may be permissible on a board-by-board basis
  • shrinkage to be expected
242
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sapwood

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  • the wood closest to the bark of a tree
  • lighter tone
243
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heartwood

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  • the wood closest to the center of the tree
  • denser, stronger and dryer
244
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nominal size

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the size before seasoning and surface finishing

245
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dressed dimensions

A
  • typically a half inch less than called out
  • ex: 2x4 = 1.5”x3.5”
246
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iron

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  • soft, malleable metal
  • the base ingredient in wrought iron, cast iron and steel
247
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cast iron

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  • contains more than 2% carbon, poured into molds
  • good comprehensive strength but poor tensile strength
  • common uses: tree grates, pipe, ornamental work
248
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wrought iron

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  • contains less carbon than cast iron, typically worked by a hammer into shapes
  • lower carbon composition makes the metal softer and more malleable
  • common uses: decorative fences, railings, furniture, grills
249
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steel

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  • the addition of carbon to form an alloy increases strength and reduces the melting point
  • exhibits poor corrosion resistance
  • necessary to increase resistance by adding copper as an alloying element, galvanizing or providing another protective surface treatment
  • common uses: furnishings, structures, railings, brackets, fasteners
250
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stainless steel

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  • chromium, manganese, nickel and molybdenum are added to the ferrous (iron) base as alloying elements
  • most apparent attribute is its resistance to corrosion
  • high strength, great thermal expansion, low thermal conductivity and a highly reflective surface
  • common uses: sanitary furnishings, railings, fasteners, most metal items in marine environments
251
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aluminum

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  • soft, lightweight and malleable metal
  • exhibits high heat conductivity and thermal expansion
  • best achieves the desired balance of strength and resistance to corrosion
  • common uses: lamp posts, furnishings, sculpture
252
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copper

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  • good corrosion resistance, highly malleable and easily welded and formed
  • when exposed to moisture or outdoor weather, the surface corrodes forming a distinct greenish oxide layer
  • alloying elements often add copper to increase strength
  • common uses: pipe, flashing, decorative surfacing, sculpture
253
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alloy

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  • a compound consisting of 2 or more metallic elements
  • practically all commercial metals are alloys
254
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brass

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  • zinc + copper = brass
  • very malleable, can be machined or cast into a form
  • can be made very smooth (good for objects requiring low friction)
    resembles gold in color and shininess
  • corrosion resistant
  • common uses: pipe fittings, hardware, decorative fixtures
255
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bronze

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  • copper + tin = bronze (can also include other elements)
  • harder and more durable than pure copper
  • almost as hard as wrought iron and less brittle, corrosion resistant, does not oxidize
256
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galvanizing

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application of a protective coating of zinc to the surface of ferrous metal to protect it from corrosion

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galvanic corrosion

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a reaction that occurs when 2 different metals come in contact with each other in the presence of moisture

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ferrous metal

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contain iron in the compound

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corrosion

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process in which a metal reacts with water in the presence of oxygen to produce an oxide

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anodize

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to coat a metallic surface electrolytically with a protective oxide coating

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cast-in-place concrete (CIP)

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  • concrete that is mixed near or on the construction site and then poured into framework
  • reinforcing is placed prior to pouring the concrete mixture
  • the concrete cures on-site and finishes are applied at the site
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pre-cast concrete

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  • concrete that is formulated and cast into molds at a fabrication shop, cured units are delivered to the site for installation
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PCC (portland cement)

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  • concrete contains a mixture of cement, aggregate and water
  • cement contains lime, silica, aluminum and gypsum
  • the cement acts as the binding agent and water is the catalyst of the chemical reaction
  • aggregates provide much structural strength and constitute the main volume of the mixture
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float finish

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rough preliminary leveling pass

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tooled / trowelled finish

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  • concrete is worked with a masonry tool to achieve a smooth, even finish
  • too slick for outdoor surfaces
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broom finish

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  • specified as light, medium and heavy
  • medium is a common texture for outdoor walking surfaces
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top-seeded exposed aggregate

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  • aggregate is sprinkled onto a wet slab, brushed and washed to expose
  • can be slippery if stones are polished or smooth
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sandblast

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  • a designer finish that does provide texture
  • specified as light, medium and heavy
  • can be used to expose aggregate
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exposed aggregate

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can also be achieved by washing away the top surface of cement after a certain amount of curing has occurred

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salt finish

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obtained by inserting coarse rock salt crystals using rollers on the freshly placed concrete surface and washing it off with streams of water after the concrete is set

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portland cement

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  • standard grey cement
  • made by heating a limestone and clay mixture in a kiln and pulverizing the resulting material
  • called “hydraulic cement” because it not only hardens by reacting with water but also forms a water-resistant product
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type I (portland cement)

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  • general purpose suitable for all uses where other properties are not required
  • okay for most landscape uses
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type II (portland cement)

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  • moderate sulfate resistance
  • sulfates in moist soil or water can react with concrete, causing expansion, scaling and cracking
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type III (portland cement)

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  • high early strength
  • used when forms must be removed quickly or where structure must be put to use quickly
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type IV (portland cement)

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  • low heat of hydration
  • develops strength more slowly than other types
  • intended for use in massive structures
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type V (portland cement)

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  • high sulfate resistance
  • for use where soils or groundwaters have a high sulfate content
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white cement

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  • usually type I or II (portland cement)
  • use when a light color is desired
  • expensive
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fly ash

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  • a byproduct of the combustion of coal in power plants
  • can be added in place of a percentage of cement (usually 20%)
  • done for environmental reasons, a form of reuse and reduces the need to produce cement (energy-intensive process)
  • has a slow curing process
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pozzolan

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  • a finely powdered material that can be added to portland cement to increase durability
  • fly ash is one type of pozzolan
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terrazzo

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  • marble chips embedded in a cementitious matrix
  • most modern terrazzo mixes are epoxy resin or polyester resin
  • chip materials can include glass, porcelain or other materials
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fiber mesh / welded wire mesh (WWM)

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  • used for higher strength - light-duty reinforcing in CIP concrete
  • WWM will rush, fiber mesh will not
  • some cities do not allow rebar because they do not want to cut through steel while repairing utilities in urban sidewalks
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GFRC

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  • glass fiber reinforced concrete
  • mix used for lightweight planters, counters
  • made in a factory
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brick paving patterns

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  • herringbone - most stable
  • running bond - intermediate (pattern should be perpendicular to traffic direction)
  • basket weave - least stable
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split finish (stone finish)

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  • stone is split along its grain revealing natural grain and rough texture
  • poor pedestrian surface
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brush hammered (stone finish)

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  • rough textured hand finish from striking with a hammer and chisel
  • if machine brush-hammered, it may be suitable for exterior paving
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honed finish (stone finish)

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  • stone is cut and then placed under intense flame causing the top layer to burn off
  • leaves a textured finish
  • good for outdoor paving surfaces
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polished (stone finish)

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stone is cut, buffered and polished for brilliant, reflective, smooth finish
- not acceptable for paving outdoors

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sawn (stone finish)

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  • generally rough enough to be a non-slip surface outdoors
  • saw marks usually show
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sandblasted (stone finish)

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  • the surface is blasted with compressed air and an abrasive material
  • often finishes are classified as light, medium and heavy
  • medium and heavy make suitable pavement surfaces for exterior environments
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tumbled

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  • stone tiles are placed in a rubber drum with water, small rocks and sand
  • the drum is turned to achieve a worn finish on the stone
  • generally not used as exterior pavement
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igneous

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  • formed by the cooling of molten rock
  • generally tend to be denser and harder than other major types of rock
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metamorphic

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  • have been subjected to pressure and temperatures that alter their crystalline structure
  • usually intermediate in density and hardness
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sedimentary

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  • formed by the deposition and subsequent concretion
  • generally lower in density than igneous and metamorphic rocks
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porphyry

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  • refers to red-brown-purple stone that was prized by Romans and used for items associated with the Emperors
  • extremely hard and impermeable
  • not super common
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granite

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  • very hard and durable
  • used for street and pedestrian pavements, curbs where regionally available, building sheathing, monuments
  • will reasonably maintain its frictional coefficient through its life
  • difficult and expensive to shape, cut and finish
  • impermeable
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gneiss

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  • hard, durable, metamorphic rock that usually has visible layering in its structure
  • it will not split along defined planes
  • not super common
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slate

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  • layered, flaky metamorphic stone which sometimes chips at the edges
  • not as durable / safe for pavements where it may be damaged under heavy use
  • easily split into fairly thin pieces and very waterproof
  • favored as a roofing material during the Victorian era
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bluestone

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  • hard, durable stone
  • pennsylvania bluestone - sandstone
  • shenandoah valley bluestone - limestone
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quartzitic sandstone

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  • relatively durable and used for building and pavement
  • metamorphic rock, easy to identify due to the glittering quartz crystals in the matrix
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standard sandstone

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  • soft, brittle, easily damaged, often used for flagstones
  • comes in a variety of colors
  • standard sandstone and travertine are the least resistant to surface abrasion
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marble

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  • decorative stone used for veneers and pavements
  • formed from limestone that has metamorphasized
  • favored by stone sculptors
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limestone

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  • soft sedimentary stone composed of calcium carbonates
  • subject to erosion by acid or acidic rainfall
  • may stain easily from rust, oil or grease
  • more resistant to wear than the softer sandstones
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travertine

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  • decorative stone that is now mainly used for veneers and pavements
  • a type of limestone that forms in geothermal springs
  • relatively soft and usually has small pock-marks in its surface
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type M (mortar)

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  • recommended for masonry below grade and in contact with soil
  • very high in compressive strength and durability, but low in tensile strength and poor workability
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type N (mortar)

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  • used in masonry above grade subject to exposure
  • good workability, medium compressive strength and bonding strength
  • a general-purpose mortar
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type S (mortar)

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  • very high tensile bond strength
  • excellent for masonry subject to severe weather exposure
  • excelled workability
  • used for reinforced masonry
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type O (mortar)

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  • low strength mortar for non-exposed locations
  • used for interior load bearing and non-load bearing walls
  • not suitable for freezing conditions when wet
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sanded grout

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contains sand particles for texture and strength

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non-sanded grout

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  • smooth consistency and appearance
  • recommended for smaller joints
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mastic

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a generic term for pasty materials used as protective coatings or adhesives

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caulk

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  • a paste-like material used to seal joints and gaps
  • silicone, polyurethane and polysulfide are common base materials
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epoxy

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  • a high-strength copolymer used to bond metal, glass, masonry and plastics
  • can be used as a protective coating and as an adhesive
  • can be coated with epoxy for corrosion protection
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silicone

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  • polymers that include silicon, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
  • typically they are heat resistant, non-stick and rubber-like
  • used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants and insulation
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paint

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  • used not just to change the colors of base materials but also to seal and weatherproof their surfaces
  • an effective sealant against moisture penetration and will protect base metals against corrosion
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asphalt

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  • an ingredient of crude petroleum, a dark brown or black cementitious material
  • strong adhesive, waterproof
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bitumens

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predominant constituent of asphalt

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asphalt concrete

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hot mixture of liquid asphalt and well-graded aggregates

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prime coat

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a layer of low-viscosity asphalt to aggregate or sub-base to plug voids and prepare base for overlaying asphalt course

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tack coat

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a liquid coating of asphalt applied to the base course or existing surface to be paved

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seal coat

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a mixture of fine aggregates and slow setting emulsified asphalt to seal a previously paved surface

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wearing course

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asphalt and aggregate mixture for use as the exposed surface of the paving profile

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full depth diagram

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asphalt is placed directly on prepared subgrade with no base

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porous asphalt

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  • open-graded asphalt and aggregate mixture
  • allows water to pass through the asphalt layer but fines may tend to clog the pores over time
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lift

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a compressed layer of asphalt installed in one application

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