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The transportation industry is no stranger to the topic of Erosion and Sediment Control. Although they can occur at any time during the construction of a highway, the highest potential for erosion usually occurs during the grubbing, grading and structure installation. Additional factors affecting soil erosion include soil characteristics, climate, topography, rainfall, and vegetation.
Slopes and embankments pose an erosion risk to many industries and organizations across the country. Construction sites, mining, airfields, golf courses, military, transportation, and historical sites, to name a few, can all be affected by eroding slopes.
Construction sites sometimes get a bad rap when it comes to uncontrolled dust. Neglecting to control dust on construction worksites can cause dangerous working conditions and respiratory issues for workers. Construction sites must be compliant with government regulations in order to ensure that they are limiting their workers’ exposure to this potentially harmful dust.
No matter what industry you are in or project you are running, erosion control is vital to the well-being of the property and those individuals on site or nearby. Virtually any type of jobsite has the probability to have erosion-related issues. Erosion by definition is “the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by the action of water, glaciers, winds, waves, etc.”. The effects of erosion can be detrimental to any site, resulting in safety, environmental and economic consequences. Sediment is one of the greatest pollutants by volume impacting our environment and is the product of uncontrolled erosion.
If you are responsible for a jobsite involving roads, you are aware of the importance of implementing an effective and safe road dust control method. Road dust is a major problem that can affect one’s health and the environment.
Soil erosion is a natural process that can cause severe problems to any site or project if gone unchecked. Without proper planning, strategies and soil erosion solutions in place to control or prevent erosion related issues, the consequences could be very damaging. For example, eroded soils can enter bodies of water which in turn may raise water levels and clog culverts. Additionally, pollutants such as pesticides, herbicides and oil can become attached to eroded soils that are entering these water ways contaminating our waters. This can be harmful to humans, fish, animals, and plant life.
Dust control is crucial in many industries and sectors including transportation, parking lots, mining, gas and oil, military, construction, and more. Suppressing dust on unpaved roads specifically is extremely important to the safety of an area.
Soil stabilization is a method of improving the strength properties of soil by combining and mixing other materials. Soil in itself is a blend of minerals, organic matter, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support life on our planet, Earth. By increasing the strength of soil through soil stabilization, you increase the load bearing capacity of soil which supports pavements and foundations. There are numerous types of stabilization, but all of these methods fall into two categories: mechanical stabilization or chemical stabilization. Mechanical stabilization is the methodology which improves properties of soils without the addition of agents. Chemical stabilization on the other hand is a method that involves adding chemicals into the soil. The chemicals that are added help to change the soil properties. There are several types of additives used for chemical stabilization, but the choice of additive is based on the type of soil.
Erosion is defined as the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water or other natural agents. The effects of erosion can be detrimental and have serious environmental impacts. Erosion leads to massive deposition of sediments on roads and in drains, run off of topsoil, and can even result in landslides. It is imperative to be proactive and choose from some of the top erosion control solutions, when dealing with erosion to slow down the process and make sure it does not take over your site.
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