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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 ...
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Soil Mechanics -
Earthworks
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NYSDOT Geotechnical DRAFT Page 12-5 of 12-118 DRAFT October 1, 2012
Arellano D.
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Stark T. D.
et al.
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). ...
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Soil Mechanics -
Soil Slope Stability
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4 th International Conference on Geofoam Blocks in Construction Applications (EPS 2011 Norway) June 6-8, 2011
Arellano D.
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Tatum J. B.
et al.
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 ...
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Soil Mechanics -
Soil Slope Stability
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Proceedings of 89th Transportation Research Board Meeting, Transportation Research Board, July, 2009, 15 p.
Riad H. L.
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Ricci A. L.
et al.
<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 ...
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Soil Mechanics -
Geosynthetics & Soils
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Fifth International conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering New York April 13-17