Chapter 6. Hillside Grading Fundamentals

  1. Horst J. Schor Principal1,
  2. Donald H. Gray PhD Professor (Emeritus) of Civil and Environmental Engineering2

Published Online: 11 MAR 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9780470259900.ch6

Book Title

Landforming: An Environmental Approach to Hillside Development, Mine Reclamation and Watershed Restoration

Landforming: An Environmental Approach to Hillside Development, Mine Reclamation and Watershed Restoration

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How to Cite

Schor, H. J. and Gray, D. H. (2008) Hillside Grading Fundamentals, in Landforming: An Environmental Approach to Hillside Development, Mine Reclamation and Watershed Restoration, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470259900.ch6

Author Information

  1. 1

    H. J. Schor Consulting, USA

  2. 2

    The University of Michigan, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 11 MAR 2008
  2. Published Print: 18 JUL 2007

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471721796

Online ISBN: 9780470259900

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Keywords:

  • blue-line stream considerations;
  • Twin engine-scrapers;
  • exploratory boreholes and shallow-trench excavations;
  • Unanticipated seepage and springs;
  • adverse bedding conditions

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Purpose of Grading

  • Grading Considerations

  • Elements of Hillside Grading

  • Cuts and Fills

  • Erosion Control During Grading

  • Economics of Grading

  • References

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