Guidelines for the Use of Expanded Polystyrene (eps)-Block Geofoam for the Function of Lightweight Fill in Road Embankment Projects

This dissertation presents a design guideline or procedure as well as an appropriate material and construction standard. It is anticipated that the results of this study will encourage greater and more consistent use of EPS-block geofoam as an alternative for construction of embankments over soft ground. The ultimate benefit of this is an optimization of both the technical performance as well as cost of EPS-block geofoam embankments. The research has confirmed that EPS-block geofoam can provide a safe and economical solution to problems with construction of roadway embankments on soft soils. Although this study addresses only EPS-block geofoam, the completed design manual can serve as a blueprint for development of design guidelines for other types of lightweight fills.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2005

Author dc:creator

• Arellano, David

Contributors dc:contributor

• Stark, Timothy D.

• Geotechnology

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI3182213

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/83257