Drainage of earthworks slopes
Project Report PPR341
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Project Report
Abstract
Review of the measured distributions of pore water pressures in embankment and cutting slopes, assessing slope drainage techniques and related issues, and comparing relative costs and best practice for maintenance.
Author
Carder, D. R. et al
ISBN
9781846087363
Subjects
- Land drainage
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Groundwater control
- Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
- Embankments
- Public health/water engineering
Publisher History
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.
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