UNIT

Clearing and Rough

Grading the Site

Objectives

Property Boundary Lines

After completing this unit,

you will be able to perform
the following tasks:

The boundary lines of the building site are shown on the site plan. The direction of a property line is usually expressed as a bearing angle. The bearing of a
line is the angle between the line and north or south. Bearing angles are measured from north or south depending on which keeps the bearing under 90,
Figure 91. Angles are expressed in degrees (), minutes (), and seconds
(). There are 360 degrees in a complete circle, 60 minutes in a degree, and
60 seconds in a minute.
The point of beginning (P.O.B.) may or may not be shown on the site plan.
If the point of beginning is not shown on the plan, start at a convenient corner.

Identify work to be
included in clearing a
building site according to
site plans.
Interpret grading
indications on a site plan.
Interpolate unspecified
site elevations.

Figure 91. Bearing angles are always less than 90.

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