The report presents an investigation into the use of discarded tires for use as shoulder reinforcement and channel slope protection in areas where serious erosion has occurred. It also investigated the use of discarded tires for windbreaks for the temporary control of blowing sand. Guidelines for shoulder reinforcement and channel slope protection are included in the report. Three separate projects were initiated to explore the use of discarded tires in highway maintenance. The results of the research have indicated the construction of shoulder reinforcement and channel slope protection with discarded tires provide an immediate and economical solution for minor contracts and projects initiated by maintenance personnel. The use of discarded tires for windbreaks provided temporary protection for the trees and the roadway. It also provided for the disposal of large quantities of tires. However, it is not cost-effective as the result of being extremely labor-intensive and the availability of other lower cost materials.


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    Title :

    Guidelines for Using Recycled Tire Carcasses in Highway Maintenance


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    143 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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