| Title | Design and Construction Guidelines for Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments and Integrated Bridge Systems |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 65531 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Adams, Michael; Nicks, Jennifer |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Infrastructure Research and Development |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center; United States. Federal Highway Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Federal Highway Administration |
| Publication Date | 20180601 |
| 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 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. |
| Public Note | This manual supersedes the "Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System Interim Implementation Guide." |
| Rosap ID | dot:37547 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/37547 |
| TRT Terms | Geosynthetics; Mechanically stabilized earth; Bridge construction |
| General Subjects | Bridges--United States--Abutments; Bridges--Design and construction |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| OCLC | 1046680252 |
| Report Number | FHWA-HRT-17-080; HRDI-40/06-18(200)E |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/65000/65500/65531/FHWA-HRT-17-080.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |