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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Design

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-11-0173
Project Abstract:

The work involves the refinement to current Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Integrated Bridge System (IBS) guidance and development of GRS wall design recommendations.

Goals:

Updates to the current design methodology and development of GRS wall recommendations.

Research HUB ID:
7597
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$35,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Laboratory:
FHWA Program Area:
  • Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Geotechnical and Hydraulics
FHWA Activity:
  • Geotechnology Research Program
Project Outputs:

Refinement to current geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) Integrated Bridge System (IBS) guidance and development of GRS wall design recommendations.

The final project output - FHWA-HRT-17-080, Design and Construction Guidelines for Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments and Integrated
Bridge Systems.

 

 

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Adams
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3025
Email Address:
Team:
Infrastructure Materials Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-10

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead