Transcription of GUIDELINES FOR EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION
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GUIDELINES FOR EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING MANUAL GEM-12 Revision #4 AUGUST 2015 EB 15-025 Page 1 of 30 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING MANUAL: GUIDELINES FOR EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION GEM-12 Revision #4 STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING BUREAU AUGUST 2015 EB 15-025 Page 2 of 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. EMBANKMENT FOUNDATION ..4 Stable Foundation ..4 Transitional Foundation ..4 Unstable Foundation ..5 Unsuitable Foundation ..6 3. EMBANKMENT ..7 Pneumatic Tired Roller ..7 Vibratory Drum Compactor ..8 Sheepsfoot Roller ..9 Smooth Steel-Wheel Roller.
4. COMPACTION CONTROL The specifications require that each lift of the embankment be compacted to the satisfaction of the Engineer. If the Engineer elects to test, satisfactory compaction is defined as 90% (95% in the – Density –
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