Gautreau, G. P. (2023). Maintenance of Roadway Edge Drop-Off Utilizing Readily Available Materials [Tech Summary] (Report No. LTRC Project No. 19-1GT). Louisiana State University. Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66934
Gautreau, Gavin P.. Maintenance of Roadway Edge Drop-Off Utilizing Readily Available Materials [Tech Summary]. Report no. LTRC Project No. 19-1GT. Louisiana State University. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66934.
Gautreau, Gavin P. Maintenance of Roadway Edge Drop-Off Utilizing Readily Available Materials [Tech Summary]. Louisiana State University. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023, Report no. LTRC Project No. 19-1GT, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66934.
This research evaluated the effectiveness of different strategies like RAP and soil with additives like fly ash and cement as possible shoulder material solutions to reduce and hopefully eliminate the edge drop-off safety issues within the state. This research evaluated the application, performance, and cost-effective solutions of different alternatives and developed a logical method(s) to address problematic shoulder locations.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 05 (in the northeastern corner of the state) spent 55,000 manhours and over
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Gautreau, G. P. (2023). Maintenance of Roadway Edge Drop-Off Utilizing Readily Available Materials [Tech Summary] (Report No. LTRC Project No. 19-1GT). Louisiana State University. Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66934
Gautreau, Gavin P.. Maintenance of Roadway Edge Drop-Off Utilizing Readily Available Materials [Tech Summary]. Report no. LTRC Project No. 19-1GT. Louisiana State University. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66934.
Gautreau, Gavin P. Maintenance of Roadway Edge Drop-Off Utilizing Readily Available Materials [Tech Summary]. Louisiana State University. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023, Report no. LTRC Project No. 19-1GT, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66934.
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