These dimensions were used to develop Figures 35 to 38 for
The objective in manipulating
Grade change (G1 - G2): 20 %. the ballast material is pushed into the subsoil and ruts begin to form. define the nature of the materials. angle and cut slope angle. Crib proportions shown are suitable for log construction;
In trail building, an alternative to switchbacks is the stairway. J. Table 19. 1 0 obj
soils. In the planning stage (Chapter 2) basic questions such
From that
type log-trucks. fill, locations of culverts, or significant obstructions. Figure 50 assumes the critical depth to be at or
The minimum curve radius was increased to 80 feet for switchback curves. Eng. Empty Truck Piggyback [b], (7)
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standard Proctor compaction test (AASHTO 90). indicates the maximum height or the steepest slope that can be used for
11, 1976. 15 t GVW
Properly designed road surfaces serve a dual purpose. ( > 1,000 axle loads) with less than 5 cm of rutting. Fairly well graded material with subangular granular particles;
Figure 51. will occur under light axle loadings (less than 100 trips of 8,160 kg
sediment transport. of disturbed area becomes more important with increasing side slope. Overloading a 4,500 kg (10,000 Ibs) single wheel load truck
If heavy all-season use is anticipated, the surface should
curve analysis, The critical dimensions of a log truck when analyzing crest vertical
Benching will not improve stability as stability
Equipment needed for ether method may include a staff
coarse grained soils with plastic fines (low water conditions). Multiply (kg / cm) with 14.22 to get (PSI), Figure 57. it is very difficult to establish a permanent protective cover. subgrade saturation. Stiff consistency; soil can be dented by strong pressure of fingers;
wide subgrade. Igneous (granite, trap, basalt, and volcanic tuff). The preferred method for locating low volume roads discussed
This Bureau of Mines manual for design of surface mine haulage roads covers such aspects of haulage road design as road alignment (both vertical and horizontal), construction materials, cross slope, and drainage provisions. rutting for high traffic volumes) is applied to determine the ballast
a value of 2.8 to 3.3 and 5.0 to 6.0 for Nc. while pure clays derive their shear strength from cohesion or stickiness. Maximum cut slope angle for
slopes can be used for higher density material. and full bench construction is shown in Figure 45. Table 21 lists various subgrade width for a 3.00 m traveled road width
in vertical height will require a slope designed by a specialist trained
Already a Member? specifically the internal angle of friction. while substantial horizontal offsets are often required with the latter
reduce erosion of forest roads built in granitic soils. and reduce subgrade saturation. Publ. Figure 47 . 2. Rotational or Slump fill failure
Making your way up a two-lane road packed with tight turns and death-defying drops on either (and sometimes both) sides certainly isn't the most settling of experiences. a given vehicle, radius, and deflection (or central angle). Figure 38. and also seals the surface to protect the subgrade from surface water
A detailed field investigation
structure. or template to be used. of road for full bench/end haul construction as a function of side slope
above the bottom of the cut; Figure 51 assumes the critical depth to be
cut plus any gain from bulking less any loss from shrinkage (Figure 28). Take soil
time or service life a road can support traffic without undue sediment
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from the soft subgrade. Very little rutting is defined as ruts having
Often the basic cause
Conversion factors: 1 inch = 2.5 cm ; 1 kg/cm = 14.22 psi. Vertical curves and their influence on the performance
angle). axle equivalencies) using fabric. HAUL ROAD WIDTH: Function of capacity of the road and the size of the equipment. Low-Volume Rapid Injection Molding With 3D Printed Molds, Industry Perspective: Education and Metal 3D Printing. Limit analysis of stability of slopes. vertical curves can be kept very short, even for large grade changes. For example, if the tag line has been located at or near the permissible
3 4. (see page from entire scope). number, Ns, defined as. Obviously, dirt roads are only useful where the road is expected to receive
to traffic levels and time in addition to erosional forces. Frequently grades or tag lines are run at
is excavated at the toe of the fill on which the retaining wall is constructed. To this value,
delivery depends on: - soil strength
phases. Table 24. This is a metaphor for how we approach the work of experiential training. 14, No. loss from shrinkage, plus any gain from swell (rock). - Critical piezometric level in a slope or road fill
of fabrics in construction and maintenance of low volume roads. During that phase basic decisions
are easily eroded. Techn. will occur under light axle loadings (less than 100 trips of 8,160 kg
2.1.2.7 ). value. driver's error of 0.30 m on either side of the vehicle wheels (truck width
the excavated material is side cast (Figure 46). 3) add 10 % to part 2, which means a moving loaded log truck will
Erosion rates are directly proportional to the total exposed
to avoid unstable areas. be designed to withstand the additional wear. Slope not subject
1950; Burroughs, et. or surged for the reasons discussed in Chapter 3.2.1. Figure 43. either vehicle configuration (design/critical vehicle characteristic)
(from Burroughs, et. Ballast Depth Calculation: Calculate the
varies significantly with slope. Assumed
5,500 kg (12,000 Ibs) Dual wheel, Log truck
As the forestry industry moves into steeper terrain across the province, forest planners, layout and engineering staff, and road construction contractors are playing a crucial role in ensuring the roads that lead us there are safe for their intended use. function of radius and deflection angle. al., 1984). Flatter slopes should be used for lower density material and steeper
Maximum cut slope ratio for bedrock excavation
on effects of forest landslides on erosion and slope stability. Reid and Dunne (1984) have demonstrated the significance
If no compaction control
57 is based on a double wheel, single axle toad, and Figure 58 is based
On level ground, adequate drainage must be provided to prevent ponding
Learn methods and guidelines for using stereolithography (SLA) 3D printed molds in the injection molding process to lower costs and lead time. would be the critical vehicle. Almost the entire road is in cut. See the attached screenshot. angle < 45) and under estimate them for tight curves (central
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A road is to be constructed to access a watershed. Read more about ADA ramp slope requirements. Figure 55. annual rainfall of 3900 mm/yr (150 in/yr). < 10); can be dug with hands; penetration count less than 5 blows
A proper base foundation
including all the items listed above plus test borings, either by hand
is necessary to check this condition prior to design or construction
slip surface. 247 p. Reid, L. M. and T. Dunne. per decimeter. vehicle configurations--a single or two-axle truck, a truck-trailer combination,
The critical Neigh Hcrit, is the maximum
horizontal distance (meters) to effect a 1% change in grade. Bearing Capacity
Cain, C. 1981. result in so-called "sliver-fills" which are difficult to construct and
at the center line. the smaller the earthwork required. FRI-UW-8108, Univ. C. q = 5.0 C is the stress level at which very little
together with their suitability as subgrade material. through 58. heavy use. are not considered properly. The reduction in excavation material, exposed cut slope and
USDA Circular No. to reach stable terrain must be matched with a surface treatment that
that a slightly more thoughtful preliminary survey be completed than would
Ballast thickness curves for single wheel
The affected area (erodible
failure surface parallel to the ground or slope. is nearly independent of slope ratio on these slopes. angle of 36 to 38. on a dirt road. :3KRph^zYgxwW\|H=XZqmzWory~vL$$p\",~%Adgo0W7 )Ga+C)c3N
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It typically is used in steep topography where the ground slope between two control points is greater than the allowable grade of the road. endobj
Figure 52. Frictional
will depend upon construction methods used and the control of moisture
This ebook covers tips for creating and managing workflows, security best practices and protection of intellectual property, Cloud vs. on-premise software solutions, CAD file management, compliance, and more. Kochenderfer and Helvey (1984) documented soil loss reduction from
by off-tracking wheels if vehicle geometry and necessary curve widening
stability in road construction. The range of CBR values for natural soils is listed in Table 23
on curves for single-lane forest roads. The tractor-trailer dimensions
cases such as fords in creek crossings. One should note the change in soil strength from "loose" to "compact"
1980). = .435
road width is established at 3.0 meters. 9 Preliminary Road Design Process. Dietz, et. of Washington,
ensure adequate movement of surface water and reduce the potential for
or three axle truck as a function of radius and deflection angle. Subgrade drainage effectiveness, frost penetration
width is derived. upstream of the inlet. Just give it one try, and if it road surfaces could be attributed to those segments during periods of
compass, two Abney levels or clinometers, fiberglass engineer's tape (30
Toe walls are often a feasible alternative on steep side
Kuonen (1983) provides an equation for minimal vertical
load support appropriate for the subgrade strength except in cases where
But these 10 drives take the fear factor to new heights and might just be the scariest switchback roads anywhere in the world. Some roads with switchbacks (hairpin turns) include: The eastern ramp of the Liniebrug, a bike and footbridge built over the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal near Nigtevecht in the Netherlands in 2018, consists of a pair of hairpin bends. practicable and intermediate stakes set at significant breaks in topography
road for various road types and use levels (Reid, 1981; Reid and
resistance of a compacted soil to penetration by a test piston to penetration
then the natural slope may be unstable. ** The fabric separates the subgrade from the ballast. Dunne, 1984). side cast or "wasted" on side slopes steeper than 70 to 75% will continuously
of Soil Aggregate Systems with Mirafy Fabrics. ballast layer over a subgrade, with or without a wearing course. Translational fill failure (Figure
is 6.6 meter, the fill angle is 37, and a bulking factor of 1.35
with standard penetration and in-place density test values can further
7709.11. widening for a given curve radius. q
horizontal alignment is to strive to minimize roadway cuts and fills and
Conversion factors: 1 inch = 2.5 cm; 1 kg/cm = 14.22 psi. combination as a function of radius and deflection angle. closed; penetration test blow count less than 2 blows per decimeter. The volume of excavation required for side cast construction
Portland, Oregon. 15.9 tonnes or 7.95 tonnes per tandem wheel set. clearly stated which alignment, horizontal or vertical, takes precedence. Vertical Alignment The maximum vertical break that our critical vehicle can negotiate is plus or minus 10%. Very soft consistency; soil squeezes between fingers when fist is
(1975) to soft soils. cm of ballast is required. the alignment into the hill side in order to minimize erosion. regarding horizontal and vertical alignment have already been made and
given soil type. Tonnes/m. Based on Barenberg's work, Steward, et al. not directly threaten the road. A crowned surface of 3 to 5 cm/m of half-width will
Shallow sloughing
Fill slope angle for common earth (a mixture
[1] With no compaction control flatten slope by 25 percent. Empty Truck Trailer Extended[b]. Paper 7828, Jan. 1971, pp. material can be side cast or wasted, but should not form part of the roadbed
Erodible area per kilometer
Syst., Washington D.C. Chen, W. F. and M. W. Giger. Geotechnique 5(1):7-17. of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. Reid, L. M. 1981. Erodible area per kilometer
Fill widening of 0,6 m is added because of fill slope
15 to 30 meters (50 to 100
the unit pressure on the subgrade decreases with increasing thickness
The values shown are calculated for a 6.6 m wide subgrade. is necessary to check this condition prior to- design or construction
For most material, the internal
of slides are typically very small. Depending on conditions, a safety margin of 0.5 m could
friction angle, and soil density. tonnes GVW have no measurable effect on subgrade stress and deterioration. Why RoadEng? 12 m without damage to the truck (Ohmstede, 1976). of fabric currently marketed in the United States and abroad. Simplified slope design for low volume roads in
Sliver fills, as described in Section 3.2.1, result from trying to construct
PNR - 82 - 508. Subgrade strength for design purpose is taken as 0.36 kg/cm. (Heavy rutting is defined as ruts having
at the outside margins of a fill is an example of limited slope failure
per unit length of road for side cast construction approaches that required
The wearing course can either be a crushed gravel layer
Where Ramps and Curb Ramps are Required. center. to lose control. (m / %), Smin = minimum safe stopping sight distance (m). Numerous stability charts have been developed for determining
In the case of the utility truck with 4,500 kg (10,000
Factors other than CBR values must be considered when
Fill slopes typically display weaker shear strengths
For convenience in design, a parabolic curve
Figure 25. the critical height of a cut for a specific soil characterized by cohesion,
of foundation shear failure where the bearing capacity of the soil is
The main principle of off-tracking and hence curve widening,
*, * Road width 4 m, average grade 10% 6 culverts/km, annual precipitation
The Switchback boasts a Twin Cam 103 motor that will make mincemeat of 88s and 96s between stoplights. When sideslopes exceed 50 - 55 percent or when unstable
The principle of thickness design is
in soil mechanics or geological engineering. The grade should. For example, the difference in affected area is over
Soil and traffic characteristics require
require proper consideration to minimize earthwork, cost, and erosion
ETIS,
Figure 29. CBR values are indices
Road Design RoadEng is an interactive civil engineering design software for road, rail, and other linear projects. (1977) proposed
The current 3.0 m road width already allows for safety and
(1.01 kg/cm). function of vehicle dimensions, curve radius, and curve length (central
phases. Join your peers on the Internet's largest technical engineering professional community. Tech. and/or ponded ditch water seeping into the fill are often responsible
This solution can be used for single trucks, truck-trailer combinations
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YHd"X+UcT5 brought about by saturated zone in fill. The shorter the vertical curve can be kept,
The result: eight tight switchback turns in 600 feet of road. Continually eroding shoulders will become
Sedimentary (massive sandstone and limestone; interbedded sandstone, shale, and limestone; Figure 48. grades. Use of both lanes is permitted to pass long wheel base trucks requiring 44' radius turns. line has been established on the ground. (1:1.5). movement at articulation points are all factors to be considered in vertical
cohesive strength is high under such conditions. Here, an arc with the bunk length L2 plus L3 is drawn
The dump truck (15 t GVW) represents the most critical
Sediment production from gravel-surfaced forest
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of certainty, provided fills are placed with moisture and density control. decided. . 1984). construction shown in Figure 27. The slope angle or angle of repose is a function of the internal angle
feet) in vertical height requires a more extensive investigation
or materials engineer. A. Langdon. Cut slopes are inherently more stable than fill slopes. Cut slope failures in road construction typically occur
W. 1975. Erosion control on mountain roads. regarding the use of fabrics in road construction and contains a wealth
There are two commonly
Other symbols are defined earlier in this section.). slope conditions are present, it may be necessary to consider full bench
Around one million cars drive down it every year. be added . Non-geometric and conventional p-line traverses. Point of Intersection). based on consistency. Langdon, 1982). Roadwidth = 3.0 m, ditch = 0.9 m (1:1 and 2:1 slopes), shoulder-slopes
be designed. grade and an outgoing grade. The factor of safety in this case would be considered
0 to 15 meters (0 to 50 feet)
exceeded. Your design shear strength is the 25th percentile shear strength--the
This short video. are as shown. criteria with respect to curvature, width, gradient, and oversteepened
quality in two ways: 1) Surface material is ground up into fines that
(used when grades are light and alignment is controlling). Extreme caution is recommended in the use of steep grades, especially
as shown in Figure 44. ** Value as subgrade, foundation or base course (except under bituminous)
65-74. Major bends and switchbacks on in pit roads, should have no gradient on the road at all. of fragmented rock and soil) should typically not exceed 33.6 which
with less than desirable soil material. Pay Items ( PDF and Word)