Geotechnical Engineering at Midpoint of the Interstate Century

The author reviews geotechnical engineering of the Interstate Highway System at the midpoint of the interstate century from the perspective of a geotechnical engineer currently involved with continuing maintenance of the New York State portion of the system. He points to the changes in philosophy and concerns related to environmental impact during this period and the development of "new tools" to speed construction and improve ease of installation. He concludes with comments on what needs to change to meet the demands of the future.

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• Authors:
  • Burnett, Robert
• Publication Date: 2007-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Pagination: pp 17-19
• Monograph Title: Geotechnical Challenges of the Interstate Highway System: The First 50 Years and a Look Ahead
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Circular
  • Issue Number: E-C116
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0097-8515

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Environmental impacts; Future; Geotechnical engineering; Highway maintenance; History; Interstate highways
• Identifier Terms: Interstate Highway System
• Subject Areas: Construction; Environment; Geotechnology; Highways; History; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01047381
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Apr 27 2007 9:23AM