Abstract
The purpose of this study was to document the construction procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of wick drains as a foundation stabilization method. Field data was primarily obtained from field surveys and penumatic piezometers installed in the approach foundation.
Construction procedures used have been determined to be generally acceptable. The wick drains appear to have effectively dewatered the foundation during embankment construction.
Report Date
10-1987
Report Number
UKTRP-87-24
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1987.24
Repository Citation
Meade, Bobby W. and Allen, David L., "Evaluation of Wick Drain Stabilization of Approach Fill Foundation (Bullitt County)" (1987). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 733.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/733
Notes
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