North Central Pavement Research and
Implementation Coordination Partnership

Soils, Geology & Foundations Research - Program Objectives

Below is a brief description of the overarching research objectives guiding the partner agencies' investment in research related to soils, geology and foundations.

Illinois
Investigate new materials and technologies to ensure that safe, durable, and cost-effective embankment and foundation designs are utilized, and ensure the quality of these materials and technologies through current and effective sampling, testing, and documentation procedures.

Michigan
No objective available.

Minnesota
Improve pavement performance and reduce life cycle cost. Research for aggregates and soils include a broad range of topics regarding structural design, load response, intelligent compaction, construction practices and quality control and quality assurance technices, materials, and performance.

Wisconsin
No objective available.