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Publications tagged with [lightweight materials]

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<p>This chapter addresses the design and construction of bridge approach embankments, earth embankments, and lightweight fills. Static loading as well as seismic loading conditions are covered, though for a more detailed assessment of seismic loading on embankment ...
Filed under: Soil Mechanics -  Earthworks
Reference: NYSDOT Geotechnical DRAFT Page 12-5 of 12-118 DRAFT October 1, 2012
This paper presents an overview of the design guideline for the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS)-block geofoam for slope stabilization and repair applications based on the results of National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Project 24-11(02). ...
Reference: 4 th International Conference on Geofoam Blocks in Construction Applications (EPS 2011 Norway) June 6-8, 2011
This paper presents an interim design guideline for the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS)-block geofoam 4 for slope stabilization and repair based on the National Cooperative Highway Research Program 5 (NCHRP) Project 24-11(02) Phase I study. The overall objective ...
Reference: Proceedings of 89th Transportation Research Board Meeting, Transportation Research Board, July, 2009, 15 p.
<p>The use of lightweight-fill materials for highway construction increased significantly worldwide during the 1990s. Predominant with this trend was the increased use of cellular geosynthetics (geofoams and geocombs), especially block-molded expanded polystyrene ...
Reference: Fifth International conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering New York April 13-17