CRC Press Geotechnics for Roads, Rail Tracks and Earth Structures

This comprehensive guide presents an international overview of advances in geotechnical engineering for designing and constructing road pavements and high-speed rail tracks. Moving beyond empirical procedures, the work establishes a sophisticated approach rooted in proven theoretical concepts for modern infrastructure development. The volume addresses compaction technology in construction, explores properties of geomaterials essential for design and construction, examines effects of grain crushing on material performance, discusses freezing-thawing problems affecting long-term durability, and covers embankment design and construction. Published by CRC Press, this resource provides geotechnical professionals and engineers with current methodologies and best practices for managing soil and material challenges in transportation infrastructure projects.