Urban Soils
Applications and Practices

Phillip J. Craul (Author)

9780471189039, Wiley

Hardback, published 6 April 1999

384 pages
24.4 x 16.1 x 2.4 cm, 0.612 kg

The soil which is found in large cities offer distinctive challenges to the landscape architect or horticulturist responsible for maintaining these urban plantings. Often compacted, contaminated, or otherwise unsuitable for use in major landscape projects, these soils require practical methods which can insure a successful outcome of a landscape project. This applications-oriented, introductory reference addresses numerous topics in the field of urban soil science.

Site Soil Assessment and Interpretation Development.

Biophysical Analysis of Site.

Design and Construction of the Urban Sustainable SoilProfile.

Soil Specifications.

Rooftop Applications.

Drainage Techniques.

Irrigation Design.

Tree Planting Techniques.

Project Erosion and Sedimentation Control.

The Soil Design Decision Process.

Case Studies.

Appendix.

Glossary.

References.

Indexes.

Subject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN]