Alaska Soil Stabilization Design Guide

US Transportation Collection2002PDFTech ReportHicks, R. GaryOregon State University. Department of Civil EngineeringAlaska. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Research and Technology TransferAlaska. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Research and Technology TransferAlaskaAsphaltChemicalsCementConstructionCostsDesignLimestoneMaterialsMechanical engineeringPerformanceSoil stabilizationFrozen soilsSeasonally frozen groundSoilsFHWA-AK-RD-01-6BThis guide presents information on the types of soil stabilization techniques that have or can be used in the state of Alaska. It covers techniques including asphalt, cement, lime, mechanical, chemical, and other methods. For each method there is a discussion on materials and design considerations, construction issues, and expected performance and costs. The appendices include a glossary of terms, a reading list on prior stabilization used in Alaska, a discussion on the soils in Alaska, and a slide presentation summarizing the highlights of the guide.120