EXPERIMENTAL WORK FOR ACTIVE CLAYS IN MISSISSIPPI

The design and construction of phase one field work, completed in 1970, is examined. Techniques using sand drains and flooding to dissipate swelling potential, lime treatment capillary barrier to prevent desiccation, and a bituminous membrane to waterproof the roadway to prevent swelling are presented. To date, the experimental sections constructed with these techniques are performing very well in providing smooth riding surface and no movement. On the other hand, the control sections have experienced severe distress and have been repaired several times. The second phase field work is to be started in 1974. The techniques that will be used in this experimental work come from the findings of phase one work. Special emphasis will be placed on having practical and economical designs. The four experimental sections that will be constructed during this phase will depend on the utilization of remolded clay and bituminous membrane to waterproof the roadway. /ASCE/

• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the July 15-19, 1974, ASCE/EIC/RTAC Joint Transportation Engineering Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Teng, TCP
  • Clisby, M B
• Publication Date: 1975-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 77-95
• Serial:
  • Journal of Transportation Engineering
  • Volume: 101
  • Issue Number: TE1
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-947X
  • Serial URL: https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jtepbs

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Calcium oxide; Clay; Desiccation; Experimental roads; Field tests; Floods; Remolded clay soils; Sand drains; Soil chemistry; Swelling; Waterproofing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Membranes
• Old TRIS Terms: Active clays; Membranes (Biology); Remolded clays
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126385
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE #11105 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 3 1975 12:00AM