GEOSYNTHETICS IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND AS SOIL REINFORCEMENT

GEOKUNSTSTOFFEN IN DE WEGENBOUW EN ALS GRONDWAPENING

The first part of this manual discusses the developments in the field of geosynthetics in road construction, applied underneath road foundations, since 1986. It focusses on roads on a soft subsoil. Two functions of geosynthetics are discerned: a reinforcement function and a separating function. The reinforcement function can contribute to the required stiffness of the road foundation. When the quality of the road foundation deteriorates, the separating function is of importance. For both functions a design method is described. Test methods to verify the properties of geosynthetics as stated by the manufacturer are described, followed by a discussion of construction, quality, and environmental protection aspects. The second part of the manual offers a guideline for the design and construction of slopes with geosynthetics as reinforcement. Various geosynthetics, geogrids, and the continuous filaments mixed with sand (Texsol) are discussed. Furthermore, an insight into the design and construction of geosynthetics as a base reinforcement for embankments is given. For both slopes and embankments, the various failure mechanisms that may play a role in both the internal and external stability are considered. Further, material properties, specific construction aspects, quality aspects, and contract specifications are discussed.

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  CIVIELTECHNISCH CENTRUM UITVOERING RESEARCH EN REGELGEVING (CUR)

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• Publication Date: 1995-1

Language

• Dutch

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 225 p.
• Serial:
  • CUR PUBLIKATIE
  • Issue Number: 175
  • Publisher: CIVIELTECHNISCH CENTRUM UITVOERING RESEARCH EN REGELGEVING (CUR)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Base course (Pavements); Design; Earthwork; Embankments; Environmental protection; Geotextiles; Lattices; Mechanically stabilized earth; Properties of materials; Quality control; Road construction; Slope stability; Slopes; Soil mechanics; Specifications; Subsoil; Test procedures; Textbooks; Weak rock
• Uncontrolled Terms: Quality
• ITRD Terms: 9011: Design (overall design); 3653: Earthworks; 2801: Embankment; 2444: Environment protection; 4568: Geotextile; 3463: Lattice; 5925: Properties; 9063: Quality; 3349: Reinforced earth; 3665: Road construction; 2961: Roadbase; 2831: Slope (terrain); 5783: Slope stability; 5755: Soil mechanics; 177: Specifications; 2930: Subsoil; 6288: Test method; 8526: Textbook; 4145: Weak ground
• Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00680196
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: DIENST WEG- EN WATERBOUWKUNDE (DWW)
• ISBN: 90-376-0046-8
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jun 27 1995 12:00AM