Technical Reports Earthworks
This page lists technical reports of PIARC in the field of road earthworks. These publications are classified chronologically.
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Earthworks Manual - Specific technical developments - 2A - Materials
2A - Materials The optimal utilisation of materials, locally available on the site, of a road project is today a priority, both from an economic objective and an environmental objective contributing to sustainable development. Consequently, the identification and knowledge of the resources that materials constitute, are fundamental and require in-depth and high-performance studies. The materials used in the construction of earth-structures of a road infrastructure come from various sources. [...]
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Preserve Earthworks and Rural Roads from the Impact of Climate Changes - Technical Report
This report puts together good practices on the various regional approaches to the impacts of climate change on roads and little hydraulic works. The subject has already been addressed during previous PIARC cycles but more on the general geotechnical aspect. It includes the definition of the climatic parameters that had to be taken into account, the definition of a rural roads and the terminology of the structure of a road (going from embankments, slopes to the pavement layers). The report covers: [...]
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Review of Practices Using Marginal and Secondary Materials in Rural and Industrial Areas - Technical Report
The use of existing materials in road embankments is an essential issue within the Sustainable Development policies, which have been promoted worldwide for many years. In the World Road Association (PIARC) this subject has been investigated by different Technical Committees over the last 20 years. The optimization of earthwork projects is an obvious issue related to this concern, with important benefits (no spoil disposal or supply of natural noble materials can lead to a strong pollution reduction). [...]
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Contribution to the improvement of the general guidelines for the development, construction / reconstruction, rehabilitation and maintenance of the Trans-African Highway network - (Annex II) (only in French) - Technical Report
This report is a review, for the purpose of improvement, of Annex II entitled "General Guidelines for the Planning, Construction/Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of the Transfrician Highway Network" of the African Union Intergovernmental Agreement for the Harmonization of Norms and Standards on the Trans-African Highway Network. To this end, the following specific objectives have been set: Examine the conformity of the standards contained in the document in comparison with the [...]