Construction Documents and Materials Flashcards
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What does a 'planting schedule' or 'plant legend' on a landscape plan typically include?
Answer: Species name, symbol, size, quantity, and spacing
A planting schedule lists botanical and common names, graphic symbols, container size, spacing, and quantity for every plant on the plan.
Which ASTM or industry standard governs the specification of nursery stock quality in the US?
Answer: AAN/ANSI Z60.1
AAN/ANSI Z60.1 (American Standard for Nursery Stock) sets minimum quality standards for trees, shrubs, and other nursery-grown plant material.
What is the purpose of an 'as-built' drawing in landscape construction?
Answer: Record the actual installed conditions after construction is complete
As-built drawings record the actual locations, dimensions, and conditions of installed work, serving as a permanent record for future maintenance.
Which concrete mix component is responsible for binding aggregates together?
Answer: Portland cement paste
Portland cement paste, formed when cement reacts with water (hydration), binds the coarse and fine aggregates into hardened concrete.
What does 'ROW' stand for in site and landscape drawings?
Answer: Right of way
ROW stands for 'Right of Way' — the legally defined strip of land dedicated for public use such as streets, sidewalks, and utilities.
Which edge restraint is most commonly used to contain flexible interlocking paver installations?
Answer: Plastic or aluminum paver edging spiked into base
Plastic or aluminum paver edging, secured with spikes into the compacted base, is the standard flexible restraint system for interlocking paver installations.