I am evaluating roadway embankments over soft soils C=200 to 700 psf. The maximum embankment height is 86 feet. Using a 2.5:1 slope, the factor of safety is 1.15 < 1.3 = FS required. I do not want to go to a 3:1 slope due to right-of-way issues.
I was going to look at staged construction...
My firm is preparing a proposal to provide engineering services to investigate and rehab (if applicable) an existing timber crib dam. I am looking for any references on the design and analysis of timber crib dams.
Thanks for the help.
Recently conducted UU triaxial test on remolded lean clay with sand at confining pressures of 7, 14 and 28 psi. Two specimens at each pressure (6 mohr cicles). Samples were remolded to 95 percent standard proctor at plus 2 percent of optimum MC. Initial saturation is about 75 percent. Samples...
