flexibility is desirable for Contractor product
selection, installation sequence, construction
equipment, and block orientation.
Notes before paragraphs are provided to present
assumptions in preparation of the guide
specification, make suggestions for conditions that
warrant project revisions, and provide background
technical information or references for further
information. They should be reviewed prior to
The drawings should show appropriate details for toe
key-in, anchor trenches, revetment termination,
transition to riprap, anchors, etc.
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REFERENCES
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NOTE: Issue (date) of references included in
provided by the latest guide specification. Use of
SpecsIntact automated reference checking is
recommended for projects based on older guide
specifications.
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the
basic designation only.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
(AASHTO)
AASHTO M 288
(2000) Geotextile Specifications for
Highway Applications
ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)
ASTM C 1262
Durability of Manufactured Concrete
Masonry Units and Related Concrete Units
ASTM C 140
(2003) Sampling and Testing Concrete
Masonry Units and Related Units
ASTM C 42/C 42M
(2004) Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores
and Sawed Beams of Concrete
ASTM D 4355
Exposure to Light, Moisture and Heat in a
Xenon-Arc Type Apparatus
ASTM D 4491
by Permittivity
ASTM D 4533
(1991; R 1996) Trapezoid Tearing Strength
of Geotextiles
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