DMRB Volume 4 Section 1 HA 43/91 Geotechnics and drainage. Earthworks. Geotechnical considerations and techniques for widening highway earthworks (Withdrawn)

Publication Year

1991

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Describes a number of methods of widening existing earthworks using soil reinforcing, soil nailing and other forms of soil improvement: it also indicates other aspects which need to be considered. It is issued for the guidance of engineers responsible for the design of the geotechnical and associated aspects of widening highway earthworks, particularly motorway widening schemes. It describes some of the factors which may influence slope stability and gives information on some of the methods available.

Document History

DMRB 4.1. Design manual for roads and bridges (DMRB). Old series - DMRB Departmental Advice Notes (Highways). Not formally implemented by the NRA for use in Ireland, but should be considered as background reading.

ISBN

9780115514326

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