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RETAINING WALL PRACTICE AND SELECTION FOR LOW-VOLUME FOREST ROADS

Accession Number:

00142700

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/0360859X

Abstract:

A summary is presented of the types of retaining walls currently used in projects of U.S. Forest Service, Region 6. This paper points out the wide variety of structures available to the designer and the need for a systematic logic table is proposed, and an example of its use is provided. The factors considered most important in selecting a retaining wall for a Forest Service road are identified and discussed. One item emphasized is that selection of a structure should seldom be based only on economic considerations. Retaining walls can have a significant impact on the natural environment, long-and short-range management programs, and the safety of both construction personnel and road users.

Supplemental Notes:

Proceedings of a work shop held June 16-19, 1975, in Boise, Idaho by the Transportation Research Board.

Monograph Accession #:

01411726

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board (TRB)

Washington, DC

Authors:

Schwarzhoff, J C

Pagination:

pp 128-140

Publication Date:

1975

Serial:

Transportation Research Board Special Report

Issue Number: 160
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0360-859X

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (9) ; References (12) ; Tables (1)

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Subject Areas:

Environment; Geotechnology; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Society

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Feb 1 1977 12:00AM

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