GRADING, DRAINAGE & STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

The comprehensive study guide for the LARE Exam “Grading, Drainage and Stormwater Management”

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1. Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Content Overview

1.2 Hydrology

1.3 Geology and Soils

2. Chapter 2: Erosion and Sediment Control

2.1 Erosion and Sediment Control Basics

2.2 Erosion Control Measures

2.3 Sediment Control Measures

3. Chapter 3: Principles of Stormwater Management

3.1 Stormwater Management Basics

3.2 Best Practices

3.3 Hydrographs

3.4 Runoff Calculations

4. Chapter 4: Stormwater Infrastructure

4.1 Conveyance Systems

4.2 Pre-Treatment

4.3 Infiltration Systems

4.4 Detention and Retention Systems

4.5 Cisterns and Rainwater Harvesting

4.6 Green Roofs

5. Chapter 5: Site Grading

5.1 Topography and Grading

5.2 Calculating Slope

5.3 Grading and Drainage

5.4 Cut and Fill

5.5 The Grading Plan

5.6 Grading and the Construction Process

6. Chapter 6: Grading Specifics

6.1 ADA Requirements

6.2 Retaining Walls

6.3 Roads and Curbs

6.4 Stairs

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