Achieving highway runoff volume and pollutant reduction using vegetated compost blankets : a guide /

This report presents guidelines a state-of-the-art investigation into vegetated compost blankets (VCBs) used for stormwater control and their resulting impacts on vegetative establishment, stormwater volume reduction and water quality improvement. The research was based on a comprehensive analytical...

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Main Authors:	Davis, Allen P. (Author), Aydilek, Ahmet (Author), Felton, Gary K. (Author), Forgione, Erica R. (Author)
Corporate Authors:	American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (sponsoring body.), United States. Federal Highway Administration (sponsoring body.)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : Transportation Research Board, [2023].
Series:	NCHRP research report ; 1040.
Subjects:	Road drainage > United States. Runoff > United States. Roads > Shoulders > United States > Design and construction. Compost. Roads > Safety measures.

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Summary:	This report presents guidelines a state-of-the-art investigation into vegetated compost blankets (VCBs) used for stormwater control and their resulting impacts on vegetative establishment, stormwater volume reduction and water quality improvement. The research was based on a comprehensive analytical, field and laboratory assessment. This report will be of immediate interest to design and maintenance engineers.
Physical Description:	222 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-197).
ISBN:	9780309698436 030969843X