Design and Construction of Compacted Shale Embankments: Vol. 5. Technical Guidelines

Strohm, William E.; Bragg, G. H.; Ziegler, T.W.

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Design and Construction of Compacted Shale Embankments: Vol. 5. Technical Guidelines

1978-12-01
By Strohm, William E. ; Bragg, G. H. ; Ziegler, T.W.

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English

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Creators:

Strohm, William E. ; Bragg, G. H. ; Ziegler, T.W.
Corporate Creators:

United States. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station. Geotechnical Laboratory
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Offices of Research and Development
Subject/TRT Terms:
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-RD-78-141
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Highway Administration. Offices of Research & Development
Abstract:

This fifth report provides guidance on geological investigations, durability classification of shales, design features, and construction procedures unique to compacted shale embankments for highways. Guidance is also given on techniques for evaluating existing shale embankments and remedial treatment methods for distressed shale embankments. Index tests and classification criteria for determining shale durability, techniques for evaluating excavation characteristics, and alternative procedures for excavation, placement and compaction of shales to achieve adequate stability and minimum settlement are described. The use of drainage measures, selective excavation and placement of nondurable shales in thin lifts with procedural compaction provisions based on field test pads is emphasized.
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PDF
Funding:

P.O. No. 4-1-0196
Download URL:

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30017/dot_30017_DS1.pdf
File Type:

[PDF - 11.74 MB]
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Federal Highway Administration ; US Transportation Collection
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