Optimization and Management of Materials in Earthwork Construction (TR-501)

Principal Investigator:

Radhey Sharma, rsharma@iastate.edu (other projects)

Co-Principal Investigator:

• David White, djwhite@iastate.edu (other projects)
• Vern Schaefer, vern@iastate.edu (other projects)

Project Status: In Progress

Start Date: 01/01/2004
End Date: 12/31/2005


Research Objective: The research objectives of this project are: 1) identify the impact of not doing material optimization and management by observing existing failures in Iowa; 2) determine appropriate parameter values to consider in optimizing material placement, considering geologically diverse conditions; 3) develop guidelines for selection of materials for optimal performance; 4) demonstrate the impact by performing a test section using proposed guidelines; and 5) provide recommendations for Phase II pilot studies and development of design tools/software.

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