Numerous design conceptions and construction techniques regarding roadways on permafrost have been published recently. In addition to varying climatic factors, difficult subsurface conditions are encountered in permafrost environments. This design guide was prepared to include all aspects of permafrost engineering pertinent to roadways, to bridge the gap between the latest works and the design principles used previously.
Since release of the MEPDG in 2004, many national and state agencies have been working toward implementation of the new pavement design guide through ...
Research over the past 20 years has demonstrated the benefit provided by geosynthetics when placed within or at the bottom of base aggregate layers in...
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