I have a contractor constructing abutments for a temporal bridge and there appears to be utility lines running underneath the proposed location of the abutments. The abutment footings are about 10' wide and the existing utilities will be about 5' below the footings. I know this is an issue and...
I have a road section that is to be subjected to construction traffic for a site yet to be developed. I want to calculate the additional ESALs that the road would be subjected to during construction by the construction trucks delivering construction materials to the site. To simplify my request...
A client of mine wants to use an aggregate(stone) in a parking area meant for empty RVs and Tractor Trailer (10 total per a day) and about 30 box trucks per day. He does not want to use asphalt pavement. The current subgrade soils are soft to medium stiff clays and silts. Does any body have a...
I'm recommending a Fire Lane pavement design section for a client who has provided a design load of 35 tons minimum. The soils should there should have a minimum CBR value of 4.What should the minimum ESALs be for a Fire Lane? Do all fire trucks have the same number of wheel(axles)? The client...
