Geotech Module Index

I.Open Map Data
- a.Open ArcGIS
- b.Open a New empty map
- c.Open data layers
  - i.Add a single layer
  - ii.Adding multiple layers
- d.Ordering data layers
- e.Adjusting colors and sizes
  - i.Viewing the whole map
    - 1.Opening the tools toolbar
    - 2.Zooming to extent
  - ii.Setting layer color schemes
  - iii.Altering polygon layers
  - iv.Altering symbols
- f.Saving the project
II.Locate your construction site
III.Locate the Potential Borrow Sites
- a.Activate layers
- b.View map extents
- c.Zoom to layer
- d.Material identification
  - i.Clear selections
  - ii.Make selections based on queries
- e.Identify Site Attributes
- f.Narrow borrow selections
IV.Detailed site selection
- a.Material properties
  - i.Requesting lab tests
  - ii.Retreive results
- b.Determining distances
- c.Choosing the best borrow site
V.Creating a layout
- a.Setting print area
- b.Removing excess layers
- c.Layout view
- d.Page orientation
- e.Setting map properties
- f.Adding map features
VI.Delivery and Material Cost Incorporation

Introduction

Estimated time:
1 Hour 47 mins

We will use a Geographic Information System (GIS) software program: ArcGIS (ArcView) by ESRI for this learning unit in geotechnical engineering. The objective is to use the GIS while you are learning the geotechnical concepts related to soil borrow sources in construction. Go ahead and start the steps on the left columne and along the way you will learn how to work with GIS data

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