Railway transitions experience differential movements due to differences in track system stiffness, track damping characteristics, foundation type, ballast settlement from fouling and/or degradation, as well as fill and subgrade settlement. This differential ...

This paper describes the lab and in situ site characterization works performed. In order to characterize as accurately as possible these marls, different levels in depth have been distinguished.

<p>This report details the forensic investigations conducted to identify the causes of pavement failures shortly after a rehabilitation activity on five interstate highway projects in Oregon, and the research efforts conducted to develop guidelines to minimize ...

The purpose of this handbook is to provide Geotechnical Engineers with a guide to the proper procedures in the performance of geotechnical activities for the Florida Department of Transportation. Specifically, this handbook is intended to define the tasks ...

<p>During the planning of the Mae Ngad-Mae Kuang project a comprehensive geological/geotechnical investigation program led to an optimization of the alignment with respect to technical and environmental risks. Different options for the construction of the ...

This manual is the reference text used for the FHWA NHI course No. 132031 on Subsurface Investigations and reflects current practice for such. The planning, execution, and interpretation of geotechnical site explorations in natural soil and rock are presented ...

Growing needs for modern transportation and utility networks have increased the demand for a more extensive and elaborate use of underground space. As a result, more underground projects have to be completed in a variety of ground conditions, including weak ...