Design and Construction Guidelines for Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments and Integrated Bridge Systems
This manual outlines the state of the art and recommended practice for designing and constructing geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) technology for the application of abutments and the Integrated Bridge System (IBS). It was developed to provide engineers with the necessary background knowledge of GRS technology and its fundamental characteristics as an alternative to other construction methods. This manual presents step-by-step guidance on the design of GRS-IBS using the Load and Resistance Factor Design methodology. Material specifications for standard GRS-IBS are also provided. Detailed construction guidance is presented along with methods for the inspection, performance monitoring, maintenance, and repair of GRS-IBS. Quality assurance and quality control procedures are also covered. The procedures presented are based on 40 years of State and Federal research and deployment efforts focused on GRS technology for bridge support.
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Corporate Authors:
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
6300 Georgetown Pike
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Authors:
- Adams, Michael
- Nicks, Jennifer
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0000-0001-7230-3578
- Publication Date: 2018-6
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
- Pagination: 228p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Abutments; Bridges; Construction; Design; Geosynthetics; Geotechnical engineering; Guidelines; Mechanically stabilized earth; Soils
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01672672
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-HRT-17-080
- Files: TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
- Created Date: Jun 21 2018 9:27AM