Effective depth of soil compaction : [brief].
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Effective depth of soil compaction : [brief].

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  • Creators:
    Fratta, Dante
  • Corporate Creators:
    Wisconsin Highway Research Program
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  • Publication/ Report Number:
    No. 0092-08-11
  • Resource Type:
    Brief
  • Geographical Coverage:
    Wisconsin
  • Corporate Publisher:
    Wisconsin. Dept. of Transportation
  • Abstract:
    The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) spends approximately 10 percent of

    its improvement project budget on embankment construction each year. A critical aspect of

    embankment construction is stability. It is needed to provide an acceptable foundation for

    pavement construction and will contribute to the long-term performance of the pavement structure.

    To achieve this, WisDOT developed specifications for embankment density and has developed

    specifications to limit the thickness of embankment lifts placed during construction. The current

    specifications limit lift thickness to 0.20 meters (8 inches) for most soil conditions. However, if granular

    soils are used and density measurements are being made, a 0.30-meter (12-inch) lift thickness may be

    allowed. The 8-inch lift limit is by far the most common application on departmental projects. The

    0.20-meter (8-inch) lift limit has been the standard for WisDOT construction for many years. This limit

    was based on practical field experience with contractor methods and equipment. It has been accepted as

    a reasonable soil thickness that would contribute to adequate embankment compaction without excessive

    testing and inspection by WisDOT staff.

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