JSS3 LESSON 5: SITE PREPARATION TECHNIQUES FOR SETTING OUT

Steps of Site Preparation. 

Site Clearing: – This is the first task of site preparation. The site should be in a cleared and graded condition. It involves the removal of trees, demolishing buildings, removing any and all old underground infrastructure, and any other obstacles that might affect the construction process in the future or hinder the project to be done. 

Site Surveying: – If your building block is not clearly identified by survey pegs, you cannot be certain that you are building on the correct block. A surveyor will survey the site and line out exactly where the structure or road project is to be built. The Surveying process is not an option it is a requirement for most zoning and permitting processes. Surveying is the translation of a contractor’s set of construction plans into a physical representation on the project site. The function of the surveyor is to locate the boundaries of the structure to be built and is denoted with physical markers, usually a lathe, pin, or survey stake in a horizontal position. However, the surveyor’s marks are also communication to the contractor as to the actual elevation and the required cut or fill necessary to obtain the design elevation. It also includes the checking of improvements and temporary construction items placed to construct those improvements. Contractors use the surveyor’s marks to verify the horizontal and vertical location to the construction plans. 

Soil Testing:- Soil testing is a vital important task that needs to be done before the site is purchased. The composition of the soil must be known so as to examine the ability to withstand structure and to test the ability to absorb water. The site Engineer will insist that you do all necessary soil testing before commencing any structural task on the soil. If the soil at the site is not suitable for the future project, then there may be no choice but to look for another site which has soil suitable for the project. 

Site Plan Design:- After the soil testing is done all necessary drainage and septic tanks are installed, the next step is to modify the design to indicate placement of septic systems and all necessary fixtures. Nothing can be done without designing the site, and above all making permanent record of what is underground. A construction site is a living breathing thing, it changes daily, as placement of a water tank underground changes slightly because of underground rock formations for instance, this must be noted for future reference. The site plan will show newly developed access roads for construction vehicles and temporary storage areas for supplies to be delivered. The site plan will also depict where the building should be after it is built. Unlike other steps taken in site preparation, the site plan is updated in the field and revisions are carried out in office by consultants. 

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