I  Site Grading

1. Introduction: definitions, objects, basic info, examples.

2. Contour line Interpretation and Topography: definition,  characteristic    of Contourlines, basic landform signatures, drainage lines.

3. Slope calculations, Slope-equation, forms of expressing slope,  

       interpolation,  Examples

 4. Contour Line Interpolation, Preparation of Contour Maps, Examples

        graphical interpolation,

 5. Grading Standards, Symbols and Abbreviations

 6. Grading Plan and Procedure

 7. Methods of Grading, Cut-only, Fill-only, Cut and Fill 

        Applications:

                            - Grading for plane area without swales

              - Grading for plane area with swales

                       - Grading for Circulation; Applications to roads

8. Earthwork Calculations

          Calculation and Measuring of Areas

          Calculation of Volumes; Regular volumes, cross-section method, contour plan

           Method, borrow pit method

  II  Drainage Design

      1.   Issues Related to Surface and Subsurface Drainage Design

      2.  Estimating Storm Surface Runoff

      3.  Design of Surface Drainage Systems

      4.  Design of Sub-surface Storm Drains

      5.  Drainage Structures

      6.  Drainage of Roads

      7.  Sub-drainage Design