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Apr 26, 2012
Geotechnical and Geometric Considerations in Highway Design and Construction in Hilly Terrain
Publication: Transportation and Development Innovative Best Practices 2008
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Some of the primary geotechnical and geometric issues considered in upgrading of a 12 km section of Hwy 40:34 situated in hilly terrain are presented and discussed. Steep grades, erosion, substandard curves, sharp shoulders, rock slopes, soft ground, wetlands, and the proximity of natural lakes to the highway were some of the features addressed in ensuring a satisfactory design and end product. This case study illustrates the importance of addressing geotechnical, geometric and construction issues simultaneously at the design stage, especially for highways in hilly terrain.
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Transportation and Development Innovative Best Practices 2008
Pages: 413 - 418
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© 2008 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Case studies
- Construction engineering
- Construction industry
- Construction management
- Design (by type)
- Engineering fundamentals
- Geography
- Geomatics
- Geomechanics
- Geometrics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Highway and road design
- Highway and road shoulders
- Infrastructure construction
- Methodology (by type)
- Research methods (by type)
- Soft soils
- Soil mechanics
- Soils (by type)
- Terrain
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Managing Director, GAEA Engineering Ltd, 2408 -113 A St, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 4Y2. E-mail: diy001@gaeaEngineercom
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