Disintegration Characteristics of Red Sandstone and Its Filling Methods for Highway Roadbed and Embankment

Chinese highway section tests, a large-scale simulated experimental test, and laboratory tests were part of a series investigating such red sandstone properties as disintegration characteristics, compositions, and structures. Classification of red sandstone occurred according to its engineering properties in the disintegration tests. Roadbed and embankment filling methods, construction techniques, including associated criteria quality examination and quality control, were developed using understanding of red sandstone properties. Difficult highway construction problem resolution in red sandstone regions using successful application of these techniques has been confirmed, with significant engineering and technological values, as well as considerable potential economical benefits.

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• Authors:
  • Zhao, Ming-Hua
  • Zou, Xin-Jun
  • Zou, Patrick X W
• Publication Date: 2007-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 404-410
• Serial:
  • Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0899-1561
  • EISSN: 1943-5533
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jmcee7

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Embankments; Fracture mechanics; Highways; Red; Rock fracture; Sandstones; Subgrade (Pavements); Testing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Fill (Embankment); Resolution
• Geographic Terms: China
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; Pavements; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01049928
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 25 2007 10:35AM