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ACHILLES Reading Guide 5: Design considerations for clay earthworks

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Peter Helm

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Abstract

Steeper slope angles mean less land take, reduced earthworks volumes, reduced embodied carbon, and cost savings. However, they may also come with increased future maintenance. Considering long-term slope conditions in design enables decisions about whole-life cost and carbon trade-offs between initial slope angles, asset-life, and future maintenance.

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Author(s): Helm PR, Smith A, Loveridge F, Huang W, Johnston I

Publication type: Report

Publication status: Published

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Year: 2023

Print publication date: 24/11/2023

Online publication date: 15/12/2023

Acceptance date: 24/11/2023

Institution: Newcastle University

URL: https://www.achilles-grant.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ACHILLES-Reading-Guide-FIVE-V2_2023_12_13.pdf

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