APPLICATION OF MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EARTH AND SEGMENTAL BLOCK WALLS

This paper focuses on the way in which geosynthetic reinforced earth systems were used for embankment construction, to eliminate a level crossing, and so allow the re-opening of rail commuter lines in Boston. This project was unique in respect to the fact that it is the first project to utilize mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) slopes and unitized segmental block walls to support heavy railroad traffic (E-80 loading). This project also demonstrated the unique manner in which a mechanically stabilized earth slope and unitized segmental block wall were easily combined into a single MSE structure. With its completion, the Plymouth and Middleboro commuter lines will carry passengers once again.

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• Authors:
  • Wayne, M H
  • Miller, B
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 277-87
• Serial:
  • Geotextiles and Geomembranes
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 5/6
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0266-1144

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction management; Embankments; Geotextiles; Mechanically stabilized earth; Railroad tracks; Soil stabilization
• Geographic Terms: United States
• ITRD Terms: 3666: Construction method; 2801: Embankment; 4568: Geotextile; 3349: Reinforced earth; 3689: Soil stabilization; 8122: USA
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00729215
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 12 1996 12:00AM