Park Structures
Special event management and seasonal rentals have become a vital revenue stream for many park and recreation programs. Park structures provide various opportunities for hosting public events and attracting more visitors with extended seasonal programming. This area contains resources applicable to construction, maintenance, and preservation of environmental centers, pavilions, picnic grounds, and historical buildings within our parks.
Guidelines for Construction of Concrete Foundations
The Constructor
Guidelines for the construction of concrete foundations ensure strength, durability, and longevity of foundation structures.
Safe Bearing Capacity values of Different Soils
The Constructor
By considering different failure conditions, the ultimate bearing capacity is divided by certain factor of safety and the resultant is called safe bearing capacity of the soil.
Selecting the Proper Adhesive for Your Stone Projects
Buildings Canada
This video will address selecting the right adhesive for your stone projects. It covers many key considerations that are often over-looked, such as the type of stone or compact material being bonded, structural or aesthetic purposes, indoor or outdoor use, drying time and the temperature during application.
Checklist for Maintaining a Commercial Property
National Inspection Services
Essential elements of commercial buildings and the key items to inspect when evaluating the physical condition of any substantial structure.
How to Remove a Fence Post
Handyman Startup
In this video, you'll learn the best way to remove a fence post and the concrete footing.
How to Build a Retaining Wall
Handyman Startup
Step-by-step process for building a retaining wall.
How to Install a Stone Stepping Path
Oklahoma Gardening
In this video the students participating in the study abroad program are installing a stepping stone path.
Cleaning Techniques - Indoor Basketball Court
PDXHoops
Step-by-step process for cleaning hardwood gym flooring.
Dog Park Design Considerations
The Trust for Public Land
Executive summary: How to build adog park
A Guide To Creating Accessible Play Spaces
Rick Hansen Foundation
The Accessible Play Spaces Toolkit is a practical guide to creating accessible play spaces for children of all abilities.
Accessible Sports Facilities
US Access Board
A summary of accessibility guidelinesfor recreation facilities
Accessible Play Areas
US Access Board
This guide is intended to help designers and operators in using the accessibility guidelines for play areas. These guidelines establish minimum accessibility requirements for newly constructed and altered play areas.
How to Install a Chain Link Fence
Lowe's Home Improvement
Step-by-step video with all the details need to install the perfect chain link fence.
How to Repair Concrete
Lowe's Home Improvement
Learn how to repair concrete to fix all types of concrete problems, from crack to broken corners to full section replacement.
How to Break Up Concrete
Lowe's Home Improvement
Break-ups can be really hard, especially when it comes to concrete. Here's some ways to ease the pain.
