Recommended Citation
Calderon, A. S., and P. L. Bourdeau. Study of Side Ditch Liners for Highway Application. Publication FHWA/IN/JTRP-97/06. Joint Transportation Research Program, Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1997. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284313467DOI
10.5703/1288284313467
Abstract
Over the past few years, the INDOT new materials department has received numerous erosion control products (mostly geosynthetics) to evaluate as alternatives to riprap and concrete in ditch liners. Potential benefits include lower construction costs and better aesthetics over current products. Unfortunately, no specification, design methodology, or classification system currently exists for these erosion control blankets.
In this project's phase I, existing information and knowledge on erosion control materials used to line highway side drainage ditches were investigated. From the available technical1iterature (journal and conference publications, other DOTs specifications, manufacturer documentation, independent test laboratory test data), design methodologies, classification system, product approval procedures, and installation methods were reviewed for temporary and permanent geosynthetic erosion control materials. Based on the synthesis of these reviews a design methodology was proposed including design aids (tables, flow charts, and graphs) necessary to perform flexible liner computations. A classification system based on product performance was also proposed. In addition, current design procedures for hard armor materials (fabric formed revetments, concrete block systems, gabions, and riprap) were reviewed. A tentative specification for both flexible and hard armor ditch liners was drafted.
Report Number
FHWA/IN/JTRP-97/06
Keywords
geosynthetic erosion control products, hard armor materials, riprap, fabric formed revetments, gabions, concrete block systems, straw blankets, excelsior blankets, erosion control and revegetation mats, turf reinforcing mats, SPR-2132
SPR Number
2132
Project Number
C-36-15M
File Number
6-9-13
Performing Organization
Joint Transportation Research Program
Publisher Place
West Lafayette, IN
Date of this Version
1997