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The [http://wwwi/intranet/cm/materials/Geotechnical.htm geotechnical section of Construction and Materials] provides geotechnical services for the department including laboratory and field testing as well as subsurface drilling. This section obtains and interprets the subsurface information needed to design highways and bridges. Soils and Geology personnel also investigate various geotechnical matters including foundation stability and settlement of embankments, slide corrections, subgrade and base stabilization, bridge and wall foundations, sinks and mine subsidence, and the use of new technology and products. Geotechnical serves as a contact regarding geotechnical problems, new products, specifications, training programs and implementation of new products and procedures. This section also participates in proficiency sample programs and inspections by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Corelation_PI.pdf Correlation of Plasticity Index to Angle of Internal Friction] || 182k || rowspan="4" colspan="2"| [[Image:321 Drill in Creek.JPG | 500px]]
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Corebox.pdf Corebox] || 14k
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Field_Guide.pdf Field Guide] || 31k
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The [http://wwwi/intranet/cm/materials/Geotechnical.htm Geotechnical Section of MoDOT] provides geotechnical laboratory and field testing as well as subsurface drilling. This section obtains and interprets the subsurface information needed to design highways and bridges. Soils and Geology personnel also investigate various geotechnical matters including foundation stability and settlement of embankments, slide corrections, subgrade and base stabilization, bridge and wall foundations, sinks and mine subsidence, and the use of new technology and products. The Geotechnical Section serves as a contact regarding geotechnical problems, new products, specifications, training programs and implementation of new products and procedures. This section also participates in proficiency sample programs and inspections by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Fill_Slope_Guide.pdf Fill Slope Guide] || 16k
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Geophysical_Methods_FHWA_1998.pdf Geophysical Methods FHWA 1998] || 598k || rowspan="5" | [[Image:321 Mine Map.JPG | 250px]] || rowspan="5" | [[Image:321 Driller.JPG | 250px]]
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Geophysical_Methods_FHWA_1998.pdf Geophysical Methods FHWA 1998]  
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Geotech_Section_Guidelines.pdf GeoTechnical Section Guidelines] || 1 meg 
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|[http://isddc.dot.gov/OLPFiles/FHWA/010549.pdf Soil and Rock Properties, FHWA 2002]  
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Modified_State_Plane.pdf Modified State Plane] || 21k
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Subsurface_Inv_Manual_FHWA.pdf Subsurface Investigation Manual FHWA 1997]  
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_MoDOT_Field_Log_Protocol.pdf MoDOT Field Log Protocol] || 97k
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|[http://isddc.dot.gov/OLPFiles/FHWA/012546.pdf Subsurface Investigations Manual - Geotechnical Site Characterization, FHWA 2002]
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_p-y_Curve_Criteria.pdf P-Y Curve Criteria] || 32k
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_RQD.pdf RQD] || 18k || rowspan="4" colspan="2" align="center" | [[Image:321 Slide.jpg | 500px]]
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Seismic_Procedure.pdf Seismic Procedure] || 2.8 meg 
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Shale_Split_Spoon_Procedure.pdf Shale Split Spoon Procedure] || 21k
 
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|[[media:321 Soil and Rock Properties FHWA 2002.pdf |Soil and Rock Properties, FHWA 2002]] || 7.6 meg
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Soil_Profile_Type.pdf Soil Profile Type] || 22k || rowspan="5" colspan="2" | [[Image:321 Drillers.jpg | 500px]]
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Soil_Survey.pdf Soil Survey] || 20k
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Subsurface_Inv_Manual_FHWA.pdf Subsurface Investigation Manual FHWA 1997] || 27 meg
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Towers.pdf Towers] || 1.9 meg
 
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|[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/documents/321_Versa_50_Blow.pdf Versa Drill 50 Blow Procedure] || 11k
 
 
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Contact Information: <br/>
 
Contact Information: <br/>
MoDOT Construction and Materials Division <br/>
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P. O. Box 270 <br/>
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:MoDOT Construction and Materials Division <br/>
Jefferson City, MO 65102 <br/>
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:P. O. Box 270 <br/>
Phone: (573) 526-5730<br/>
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:Jefferson City, MO 65102 <br/>
Fax: (573) 526-4345<br/>
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:Phone: (573) 526-5730<br/>
E-mail: alan.miller@modot.mo.gov <br/>
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:Fax: (573) 526-4345<br/>
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:E-mail: alan.miller@modot.mo.gov <br/>

Revision as of 13:49, 31 March 2011

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The Geotechnical Section of MoDOT provides geotechnical laboratory and field testing as well as subsurface drilling. This section obtains and interprets the subsurface information needed to design highways and bridges. Soils and Geology personnel also investigate various geotechnical matters including foundation stability and settlement of embankments, slide corrections, subgrade and base stabilization, bridge and wall foundations, sinks and mine subsidence, and the use of new technology and products. The Geotechnical Section serves as a contact regarding geotechnical problems, new products, specifications, training programs and implementation of new products and procedures. This section also participates in proficiency sample programs and inspections by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.


Reference Documents
Geophysical Methods FHWA 1998
Soil and Rock Properties, FHWA 2002
Subsurface Investigation Manual FHWA 1997
Subsurface Investigations Manual - Geotechnical Site Characterization, FHWA 2002











Contact Information:

MoDOT Construction and Materials Division
P. O. Box 270
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 526-5730
Fax: (573) 526-4345
E-mail: alan.miller@modot.mo.gov

Articles in "321 Geotechnical Engineering"

The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.