Design and Construction Guidelines for Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments and Integrated Bridge Systems

Adams, Michael; Nicks, Jennifer

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Design and Construction Guidelines for Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments and Integrated Bridge Systems

2018-06-01
By Adams, Michael ; Nicks, Jennifer

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English

[PDF - 10.74 MB]

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Creators:

Adams, Michael ; Nicks, Jennifer
Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center ; United States. Federal Highway Administration
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Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-HRT-17-080;HRDI-40/06-18(200)E
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Highway Administration
Abstract:

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.
Content Notes:

This manual supersedes the "Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System Interim Implementation Guide."
Format:

PDF
Download URL:

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/37547/dot_37547_DS1.pdf
File Type:

[PDF - 10.74 MB]
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Federal Highway Administration
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English

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