Does this site need pavement?
Does this site need pavement?
(OP)
The site is in a very dry area (GWT>50 feet), and the clays on the surface have SPT N>30 by average. To use the site for plant traffic (18 wheelers for regular loading, no EASLs available), does the site even need a pavement? Can someone here share experience? Thanks.





RE: Does this site need pavement?
RE: Does this site need pavement?
RE: Does this site need pavement?
f-d
¡papá gordo ain’t no madre flaca!
RE: Does this site need pavement?
RE: Does this site need pavement?
dust control - yes it is probably needed
all weather - yes it is needed
reduce O&M costs for regrading every time it rains - yes it is needed
reduce capital expenditures at all costs - then don't bother
how much does it rain?
is the site grade flat or steep?
design traffic speed?
RE: Does this site need pavement?
the "look" and professional of the site will be that of a perpetual (cheap) construction site.
RE: Does this site need pavement?
It gets down to managing client expectations. There is an engineering solution, however.
f-d
¡papá gordo ain’t no madre flaca!
RE: Does this site need pavement?
There are many other ways to do this as well, but yes, in my opinion you need some level of a pavement structure.
RE: Does this site need pavement?