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The Characteristics Of Underground Utility Repairs Made In Asphaltic Roadways – Comparing The Use Of Grade D Aggregate As A Viable Backfill Option, Susan Gail Deland
The Characteristics Of Underground Utility Repairs Made In Asphaltic Roadways – Comparing The Use Of Grade D Aggregate As A Viable Backfill Option, Susan Gail Deland
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Abstract
Given that most utilities are located beneath public right of ways, it is difficult to perform repairs to the utility without significantly disturbing the existing roadway. Currently there are several standard orders of procedure that deal with small-scale repairs on asphaltic surfaces. This study investigates the use of Grade D Aggregate as a backfill during a utility repair versus the condition of the repair. Five East Tennessee utilities provided a total of 60 utility repair locations over three years of age; 30 of which incorporated Grade D Aggregate and 30 incorporated #57 Stone.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation specifies …