Checklist and Guidelines for Review of Geotechnical
Reports and Preliminary Plans and Specifications

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Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
What is a Geotechnical Report?
Use of Review Checklists and Technical Guidelines
Geotechnical Report Review Checklists:

Section A - Site Investigation Information
Section B - Centerline Cuts and Embankments
Section C - Embankments Over Soft Ground
Section D - Landslide Corrections
Section E - Retaining Structures
Section F - Structure Foundations - Spread Footings
Section G - Structure Foundations - Driven Piles
Section H - Structure Foundations - Drilled Shafts
Section I - Ground Improvement Techniques
Section J - Material Sites

PS&E Review Checklists

Section A - General
Section B - Centerline Cuts and Embankments
Section C - Embankments Over Soft Ground
Section D - Landslide Corrections
Section E - Retaining Structures
Section F - Structure Foundations - Spread Footings
Section G - Structure Foundations - Driven Piles
Section H - Structure Foundations - Drilled Shafts
Section I - Ground Improvement Techniques
Section J - Material Sites

List of Tables

Table 1 - Project Review Guidelines
Table 2 - Guideline Minimum Boring, Sampling and Testing Criteria
Table 3 - Geotechnical Engineering Analysis Required for Embankments, Cut Slopes, Structure Foundations, and Retaining Walls
Table 4 - Correction of Soil and Rock Related Instabilities

Cover Page

U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration

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