Spec InterpretationAlabama
State of Alabama
Department of Transportation Specifications
December, 2011
ALDOT
Alabama DOT follows AASHTO M288 geotextile guidelines. The 2012 Specification states "Geotextile filters shall meet the appropriate chemical and physical requirements of AASHTO M 288 for the application for which the material is to be used." Below are US Fabrics' geotextile products approved for use by Alabama DOT, listed by their application.
Click on the red product name for a data sheet.
| SPECIFICATION | APPLICATION | NON WOVEN | WOVEN | COMPOSITE | GRID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 219.02 | Landslide – Subsurface Drainage | US 160NW | -- | -- | -- |
| Section 243.02 | Reinforcement for Soil Slopes Type 1 | -- | -- | -- | SG 150 |
| Section 243.02 | Reinforcement for Soil Slopes Type 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Section 243.02 | Reinforcement for Soil Slopes Type 3 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Section 243.02 | Reinforcement for Soft Soil Stabilization Type 1 | -- | -- | -- | BaseGrid 11 |
| Section 243.02 | Reinforcement for Soft Soil Stabilization Type 2 | -- | -- | -- | BaseGrid 12 |
| Section 243.02 | Reinforcement for Soft Soil Stabilization Type 3 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Section 243.02 | Reinforcement for Soft Soil Stabilization Type 3 | -- | -- | -- | BaseGrid 15 |
| Section 604 | Asphalt Overlay | US 100P | -- | -- | -- |
| Section 605.02a | Edge Drain – Subsurface Drainage 2 | US 160NW | -- | -- | -- |
| Section 607.02a | Paving Geotextile | US 100P | -- | -- | -- |
| Section 608.02 | Separation | US 160NW | -- | -- | -- |
| Section 609.02a | Slope Protection – Erosion Control | US 160NW | -- | -- | -- |
| Section 610.02 | Riprap – Erosion Control | US 205NW | -- | -- | -- |
More resources may be found on the web:
State QPL information:
NOTES:
• The above information is to be used only as a guide.
• Products on the above list can change without notice.
• The above products are in the process of being placed on Approved Products List.
Areas Served:
US Fabrics is proud to serve the geotextile needs of the State of Alabama including:Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Dothan, Decatur, Auburn, Gadsden and all other areas of Alabama.