August 19, 2009
Letter to the editor
Foam fill used on Utah highway construction
RE: Foam blocks replacing conventional fill material, DCN August 18
In the 90’s we used these foam blocks in the I-15 renovation project in Utah through Salt Lake City on dozens of overpasses and embankments. In Utah they were capped with a concrete lift for protection from fire, water, and petroleum.
Christopher Beers
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