General Technical - std118020040014

DOE-S T D-1180-2004

e. Define and discuss the following terms associated with control points:

Benchmark

Back-site

Temporary benchmark

Turning point

Departures

Instrument height

Construction Management personnel shall demonstrate a working level

knowledge of the principles and construction methods associated with grading,

paving, and drainage for site preparation.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Read and interpret a site plan drawing.

b. Read and interpret a contour map.

c. From a site plan show how quantities of earth required for fill or removal were derived.

d. Discuss field and lab soil compaction methodologies and utilization criteria.

e. Define the following terms as they relate to horizontal curves:

Point of intersection (PI)

Point of tangency (PT)

Point of curvature (PC)

Discuss the characteristics of rigid and flexible pavement.

g. Discuss the hydraulics associated with drainage to include:

Open channel flow

Flood zone determination

h. Discuss the following elements of hydrostatics related to site preparation:

Hydrostatic pressure

Flood routing

Hydraulic gradient

Seepage