Geotechnical Engineering Circular No.13 Ground Modification Methods - Reference Manual Volume II

This document provides guidance on Ground Modification Methods, and also serves as the reference manual for FHWA NHI courses No. 132034, 132034A, and 132034B on Ground Modification Methods. The purpose of this manual is to introduce available ground modification methods and applications to design generalists, design specialists, construction engineers, and specification and contracting specialists involved with projects having problematic site conditions. An introductory chapter provides a description, history, functions, and categories of ground modification. A description of the web-based GeoTechTools (http://www.geotechtools.org) technology selection guidance system and geotechnology catalog is also provided in the first chapter. The introductory chapter is followed by stand-alone technical category chapters. Each category chapter includes a broad introduction to the technical category including typical applications, a listing of common technologies used in the U.S., and summaries for specific technologies in the category. Each technology summary includes: description; advantages and limitations; applicability; complementary technologies; construction methods and materials; photographs; design guidance; quality assurance methods; costs; specifications; and reference list. Each technical category and the technology summaries therein reflect current practice in design, construction, contracting methods, and quality procedures. This publication was prepared with the practicing transportation specialist in mind and with the benefit of extensive industry review. Volume 2 chapters include: Column-supported embankments; Deep mixing and mass mixing; Grouting; Pavement support stabilization technologies; and Reinforced Soil Structures.

• Record URL:
  https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/engineering/geotech/pubs/nhi16028.pdf
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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/40553
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Cover date: April 2017.
• Corporate Authors:

  Ryan R Berg and Associates, Incorporated

  2190 Leyland Alcove
  Woodbury, MN  United States  55125

  National Highway Institute

  Federal Highway Administration
  1310 North Courthouse Road, Suite 300
  Arlington, VA  United States  22201

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Schaefer, Vernon R
  • Berg, Ryan R
  • Collin, James G
  • Christopher, Barry R
  • DiMaggio, Jerome A
  • Filz, George M
  • Bruce, Donald A
  • Ayala, Dinesh
• Publication Date: 2016-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Glossary; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 550p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Columns; Embankments; Geotechnical engineering; Manuals; Mechanically stabilized earth; Mixing; Soil stabilization; Subgrade (Pavements)
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01656920
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-NHI-16-028, FHWA GEC 013, NHI Course No. 132034
• Contract Numbers: DTFH61-11-D-00049/0009
• Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 22 2018 10:51AM