I have a question regarding the moisture content value that is dispayed on nuclear densimeters.
In our laboratory a discussion was brought up as to whether or not the value displayed for moisture is already corrected for the amount of rock that also is within the tested area.
I have...
Hello everyone,
A topic come up the other day in our laboratory about why there is no requirement as to the preparation of subgrade for box culverts. Our specifications do not dictate to perform any type of compaction, only excavating to the proper grade and then spraying the base if it is dry...
Im a senior materials tech for a local D.O.T.
My latest assignment has brought me to a bridge deck that has some serious cracking issues in the entire slab, there are no prestress members or post tension cables present fyi.
The materials P.E. over our department instructed me to use my coring...
