Skjern-Å river, Water course renaturing DENMARK – 2003
Bridges and Walls (03-005-A)
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Problem Bad subsoil, reduction in load from the approach embankment of a bridge over the Skjern-Å river
Cubic Area: 3,000 m3. Load: No data.
Composition Road bed Thickness of the superstructure = 70 cm; 3 cm asphalt course; 6 cm asphalt binder; 20 cm asphalt base course; 30 cm unbound mineral base course; 11 cm coarse soil. Base Geotextile; Leca® to approx. 2.5 m; Supporting cover 80 cm. Subsoil Bad subsoil (no details available).
Construction
Cross-section
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Site plan
Contour map
Building method Embankment building with lightweight fill 1. Excavation of surrounding earth to intended height; 2. Laying of the geotextile; 3. Application and spreading of the Leca® fill with a bulldozer; 4. Compaction with bulldozer; 5. Wrapping and covering of Leca® with geotextile; 6. Construction of the road bed.
Performance Measurements No data. Flaws/damage Type: none. Time: -Maintenance work No data.
Quality control No data. Appraisal/Experiences Use of Leca® has been successful.
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