LARE Flashcards
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Which LARE section focuses on grading, drainage, and construction documentation?
Answer: Section B
Section B of the LARE specifically covers grading, drainage, and construction documentation skills.
A landscape architect needs to calculate the runoff from a 2-acre site with a runoff coefficient of 0.6 and a rainfall intensity of 3 in/hr. What is the peak discharge using the Rational Method?
Answer: 3.6 cfs
The Rational Method formula Q = CiA gives 0.6 × 3 × 2 = 3.6 cfs.
In landscape architecture, what does the term 'swale' refer to?
Answer: A shallow vegetated channel that conveys and filters stormwater
A swale is a shallow, vegetated channel designed to slow, convey, and filter stormwater runoff.
What contour interval is most appropriate for detailed grading plans on a residential site with moderate slopes?
Answer: 1 foot
A 1-foot contour interval provides sufficient detail for residential grading plans with moderate slopes.
When designing a bioretention cell, which soil mix composition is most commonly specified for optimal infiltration and plant growth?
Answer: 50–60% sand, 20–30% compost, 20–30% topsoil
A bioretention soil mix of roughly 50–60% sand, 20–30% compost, and 20–30% topsoil balances infiltration with plant-available nutrients.
What is the minimum recommended slope for turf areas to ensure positive surface drainage away from structures?
Answer: 2%
A minimum 2% slope is standard for turf areas to promote positive drainage away from buildings.
Which document type in a construction set provides written technical requirements for materials and workmanship?
Answer: Specifications
Specifications are written documents that describe the quality, standards, and installation requirements for materials and workmanship.
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