PS&E Review Checklist for Specific Features
D. Landslide Corrections
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Are plan details and special provisions provided for special drainage details, such as lined surface ditches, drainage blankets, horizontal drains, etc.?
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
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*Where excavation is to be made into the toe of an active slide, such as for a buttress or shear key, and stage construction is required, do the special provisions clearly spell out the stage construction sequence to be followed?
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
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*Where a toe buttress is to be constructed, do the special provisions clearly state gradation and compaction requirements for the buttress material?
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
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*If the geotechnical report recommends that slide repair work not be allowed during the wet time of the year, is the proposed construction schedule in accord with this?
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
*A response other than (yes) or (N/A) for any of these checklist questions is cause to contact the appropriate geotechnical engineer for a clarification and/or to discuss the project.