Title:
Investigating and Characterizing Soils for Use in Local Road Concrete Pavement Design
Author(s):
Brian M. Killingsworth
Publication:
Web Session
Volume:
ws_F19_Killingsworth.pdf
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Date:
10/22/2019
Abstract:
While long-term concrete pavement performance is known to be somewhat insensitive to foundational soil or base strength, understanding the characteristics of the foundation is still a critical function in the design process. Many designers are unsure about what may be needed in the geotechnical investigation, how to interpret the results from the investigation, and/or how it may affect or influence the selection of the most functional pavement cross section. With these issues in mind, this session will cover what should be included in the geotechnical investigation, which laboratory tests are necessary and how the results affect the design, and how other field and lab results may be interpreted so that specifications and details are properly developed.