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ASCE ( American Society of Civil Engineers )
Description: The American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society. ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment.
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Hydraulic Method to Evaluate the Performance of Ditch Check Practices and Products
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Methodology and Development of a Large-Scale Sediment Basin for Performance Testing
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Design Methodology for the Selection of Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Based on Regional Hydrological Conditions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Construction-related activities typically disturb established vegetation, resulting in the potential for accelerated erosion. Because of the associated water quality impacts of construction activities, the USEPA has ...
Improvements in Standardized Testing for Evaluating Sediment Barrier Performance: Design of a Full-Scale Testing Apparatus
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Perimeter controls [i.e., sediment barriers (SBs) or sediment retention devices] are typically used on construction sites to retain sediment and prevent polluted stormwater runoff from adversely affecting aquatic ...
SEDspread: Sediment-Basin Design Tool for Construction Sites
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Liquidated Damages: Review of Current State of the Practice
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Liquidated damages (LDs) are contractually specified damages that provide restitution for additional owner costs incurred from contractor delayed completion. Established legal precedence requires owners to specify rates ...
Evaluation and Modification of Wire-Backed Nonwoven Geotextile Silt Fence for Use As a Ditch Check
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Construction activities require contractors to install, continuously monitor, and maintain controls to minimize erosion and sediment transport. Construction sites discharge up to 100 times more sediment per acre than ...
Intermediate-Scale Experiments to Evaluate Silt Fence Designs to Control Sediment Discharge from Highway Construction Sites
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Soil erosion occurring at highway construction sites can contribute large amounts of sediment to the local stream network and degrades overall water quality. The environmental impacts of the sediment-laden stormwater runoff ...
Field Evaluation of Silt Fence Tieback Systems at a Highway Construction Site
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Every year, construction activities expose millions of acres of soil to the elements of wind, rain, and snow. This greatly increases the potential for erosion; and therefore, the need for efficient erosion and sediment ...
Comparative Evaluation of Wattle Ditch Checks Composed of Differing Materials and Properties
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Construction and development activities can generate new sources of water pollution by increasing storm-water runoff and erosion. Wattle ditch checks may be used on construction sites to mitigate channelized runoff by ...