SPR 18-557 Edge Drain Performance

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Description

The pm-pose of an edge drain is to remove water that has infiltrated into the pavement block. In order for an edge drain to work effectively it relies on the condition of the entite subsurface drainage system which includes not only the perforated drainage conduit and headwall but also the confining drainage layer within the pavement block and the aggregate trench that conveys the water to the conduit. Over the years there have been concerns about the overall long term effectiveness of edge drains whether they were part of original design/ construction or were retrofit as part of a rehabilitation or widening project. *** This Research Program for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018 is submitted in compliance with the provisions of Section 307 of Title 23, United States Code, and describes programs and operations for planning activities in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Kentucky Cooperative Transportation Research Program (KCTRP). This program modifies and updates such programs and is specifically intended to reflect the needs of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. It is fully expected that products from this program will also have national applications. The University of Kentucky Transportation Center is the main research group for the the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The SPR grant is the funding the is supplied each year for the many topics the Center is asked to research for KYTC The KCTRP is concerned with the development and conduct of a comprehensive research program in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In addition to research developed in cooperation with FHWA, the KCTRP may perform other services for the KYTC on a nonparticipating basis. The scope of these services could include activities such as research studies and special investigations of various engineering and operation activities. The Research Program and Implementation Advisory Committee (RPIAC), headed by the State Highway Engineer and coordinated through the Research Coordinator, will give direction to the research program.
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date7/1/176/30/19

Funding

  • KY Transportation Cabinet

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