A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Design Highway Clearances for Highway Pavements, Summary
The majority of state roads in Florida are built using asphalt concrete surfaces. They are constructed in layers. The bottom layer consists of the native soil. The top layer is the surface course, or pavement. One factor that determines the design thickness of the structure is the water table. FDOT has design guidelines that call for a minimun elevation of the base above the groundwater table. If the clearance is reduced the road can become more susceptible to damage, which can result in a shorter service life and increased maintenance costs.
Design Highway Clearances for Highway Pavements, Summary
The majority of state roads in Florida are built using asphalt concrete surfaces. They are constructed in layers. The bottom layer consists of the native soil. The top layer is the surface course, or pavement. One factor that determines the design thickness of the structure is the water table. FDOT has design guidelines that call for a minimun elevation of the base above the groundwater table. If the clearance is reduced the road can become more susceptible to damage, which can result in a shorter service life and increased maintenance costs.
Design Highway Clearances for Highway Pavements, Summary
W. V. Ping (author)
2008
1 pages
Report
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English