NTL Record

Title Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System Interim Implementation Guide
Record ID 55731
Personal Name
Creator
Adams, Michael; Nicks, Jennifer; Stabile, Tom; Schlatter, Warren; Hartmann, Joseph
Corporate Creator United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Infrastructure and Transportation Performance
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Federal Highway Administration
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Publication Date 20120600
Language English
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 the Integrated Bridge System (IBS). The procedures presented in this manual are based on 40 years of State and Federal research focused on GRS technology as applied to abutments and walls. This manual was developed to serve as the first in a two-part series aimed at providing engineers with the necessary background knowledge of GRS technology and its fundamental characteristics as an alternative to other construction methods. The manual presents step-by-step guidance on the design of GRS-IBS. Analytical and empirical design methodologies in both the Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) formats are provided. 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 in this manual. The second part of this series (FHWA-HRT-11-027) is a synthesis report that covers the background of GRS-IBS and provides other supporting information to substantiate the design method.
Rosap ID dot:39209
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/39209
TRT Terms Geosynthetics; Performance tests; Design; Construction; Quality control
General Subjects Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS); Material specifications; Quality assurance
Geographical
Coverage
United States
TRIS Online
Accession No
1334685
Report Number FHWA-HRT-11-026
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/55000/55700/55731/FHWA-HRT-11-026_Errata.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository