Use of asphalt for slope protection on earth and rockfill dams

Three different types of slope protection are discussed : — combination of impervious element and slope protection (aspnalt concrete, prefab mastic mattresses); — heavy duty slope protection (penetration of loose riprap, basic design principles, examples); — bituminous filter construction : sandasphalt filter-layer, masticmac protective layer,...

Bituminous bank revetments in rivers and canals

In many countries Inland navigation is taking a high flight nowadays. The Increase of number, size and speed of Inland shipping calls for reconstruction of existing bank revetments and Installation of new protective works on navigable rivers and existing or newly built canals. New methods of bank protection are developed to speed up production...

Recent developments in asphalt techniques for hydraulic applications in the Netherlands

Since 1945 and particularly after the flood in 1953 new means were developed to accelerate the construction of hydraulic engineering projects in the Netherlands. This development was initially related to paving sand dikes with durable materials. The available knowledge of the mechanical properties of asphaltic mixtures and the experience with...