EARTHWORKS. ICE WORKS CONSTRUCTION GUIDES. 2ND EDITION
The publication describes the major factors to be considered when designing excavations and fills, and also selecting fill materials. The advantages and limitations of plant used in earthmoving and compaction are discussed, together with the planning and execution of earthmoving schemes, and the theory and control of compaction. Information is also given on important aspects of safety that may be encountered on the construction site. (TRRL)
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Availability:
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Corporate Authors:
Thomas Telford Limited
London, United Kingdom -
Authors:
- Horner, P C
- Publication Date: 1988
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: 62 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Compaction; Construction; Construction sites; Earthwork; Embankments; Equipment; Excavation; Landscaping; Performance; Planning; Safety; Specifications
- ITRD Terms: 3686: Compaction; 3655: Construction; 3628: Construction site; 5910: Durability; 3653: Earthworks; 2801: Embankment; 3674: Equipment; 5155: Excavation (process); 2887: Landscaping; 143: Planning; 1665: Safety; 177: Specifications
- Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00492749
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
- ISBN: 0-7277-1313-2
- Files: ITRD, TRIS
- Created Date: Mar 31 1990 12:00AM