15.4.3. Slope and Grade Setting

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of setting the slope in construction?

   Hint

   Think about what happens to water on a flat surface.

2. 2.

   Name one tool used for setting slopes.

   Hint

   Consider what you would see along a construction site.

3. 3.

   Why is slope in construction pivotal?

   • To enhance aesthetics
   • To ensure drainage
   • To reduce costs

   Hint

   What happens to water on a flat surface?

4. 4.

   True or False: Batter boards are only for aesthetic purposes in construction.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of their practical function.

5. 5.

   Design a drainage layout for a small residential area based on town regulations, ensuring all elevated land directs to a drainage basin.

   Hint

   Use local regulations for grading slopes.

6. 6.

   What are the consequences of neglecting proper slope adjustment in a parking lot design?

   Hint

   Think of the practical experience of flooding from rain.