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Modifications for Optimization the Compaction Quality Control in Core Slate Random Filling Embankments for Linear Infrastructures

Version 1 : Received: 17 August 2021 / Approved: 18 August 2021 / Online: 18 August 2021 (08:23:11 CEST)

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Teijón-López-Zuazo, E.; Vega-Zamanillo, Á.; Calzada-Pérez, M.Á.; Juli-Gándara, L. Optimization of Compaction Quality Control in the Core of Random Fillings within Linear Infrastructures: Application to Metamorphic Slate Fillings. Sustainability 2021, 13, 10957. Teijón-López-Zuazo, E.; Vega-Zamanillo, Á.; Calzada-Pérez, M.Á.; Juli-Gándara, L. Optimization of Compaction Quality Control in the Core of Random Fillings within Linear Infrastructures: Application to Metamorphic Slate Fillings. Sustainability 2021, 13, 10957.

Abstract

The construction of random fillings from the excavation of medium hardness rocks, with high particle sizes, presents limitations in compaction control. This research applies new control techniques with revised test procedures in the construction of the random fillings core, which constitutes the main part of the embankment, with the bigger volume and provides the geotechnical stability to the infrastructure. The maximum layer thickness researched was 800mm. As there are many types of rocks, this research is applied to metamorphic slates. Quality control has been carried out by applying new research associated with the revision of wheel impression test, topographic settlements and plate bearing test (PBT). A statistical analysis of the core of 16 slate random fillings has been carried out, with a total of 2250 in situ determination of density and moisture content, 75 wheel impression tests, 75 topographic settlement control and 75 PBT. The strong associations found between different tests have allowed to simplify the quality control.

Keywords

Random filling; slate rock; core; wheel impression test; topographic settlement test; plate bearing test

Subject

Engineering, Civil Engineering

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