This is not the case, as it is important to also consider other factors such as material selection, construction staging, and agency practices, as these factors can have a significant influence on the ability of a pavement to perform as intended. Some of the input parameters for these models are dependent on site-specific conditions. The customization of the design procedure will include consideration of the loads, materials, traffic, and other related parameters prevalent in New Jersey. The following sections describe the approach that will be used in achieving the objectives of this research. The versatile in situ tool capable of performing for all four purposes is the seismic piezocone.
Site investigation is essentially the process of determining the subsurface stratigraphy.
Not to mention, the inevitable sample disturbance that occurs when sampling and laboratory testing are no longer an issue. As an example, a site may need to improve the strength and stiffness of the soil by dynamic compaction. Typically, this is done by evaluating the SPT blowcounts before and after the quality control. Another example of the control of construction is provided by a staged construction of an embankment built on soft ground. The project will distribute specifications and manuals of practice for field evaluation of soil classification and SPT blowcount correlations, as well as procedures for use as a seismic downhole test.