| Title | Design and Construction of Compacted Shale Embankments: Vol. 5. Technical Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 57383 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Strohm, William E.; Bragg, G. H.; Ziegler, T.W. |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station. Geotechnical Laboratory |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Offices of Research and Development |
| Publisher | United States. Federal Highway Administration. Offices of Research & Development |
| Publication Date | 19781200 |
| Language | English |
| 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. |
| Rosap ID | dot:30017 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30017 |
| TRT Terms | Construction; Design; Embankments; Geologically affected surfaces; Ground settlement; Shale; Slope stability; Soil stabilization; Highways |
| General Subjects | Geotechnology; Shale embankments; Problem shales; Shale durability tests; Evaluation techniques; Remedial treatment; Highway construction |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | P.O. No. 4-1-0196 |
| Report Number | FHWA-RD-78-141 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/57000/57300/57383/designconstructi00stro_0.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |