Pavement and Geotechnical

Pavement and Geotechnical

The primary function of Pavement and Geotechnical Design is to design pavement structures, foundations for bridges, retaining walls, embankments, and dams for the statewide transportation system. This section also monitors the construction of these facilities as related to pavement performance, pile driving, settlement monitoring, and embankment stability problems.

Goals / Objectives

• Provide safe, cost-effective deep foundation and pavement design
• Strive to develop and improve geotechnical design and construction practices
• Aid in the construction of roadway embankments and new bridge structures
• Maintain existing roadway embankments and bridge structures
• Maintain support for other functional units within the Department