Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Timber Bridge: A Sustainable Bridge Construction for Low-Volume Roads
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-11-0107
Project Abstract:
Demonstration of the feasibility of a single-span demonstration/test bridge combining the geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS), integrated bridge system (IBS), and timber superstructure design. The project will showcase the use of renewable materials of engineered soils and woods in bridge construction. The team will collaborate with the forest products laboratory (FPL) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to advance the construction of rapid and inexpensive single-span timber bridges.
Goals
The objectives of this project are to:
- Investigate the compatibility of (GRS) bridge design with a timber superstructure.
- Field test, when possible, newer wood preservatives.
- Monitor performance of the GRS-timber bridge system.
Research HUB ID:
7662
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$0.00
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Public Access Plan:
No
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FHWA Program Area:
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Long-Term Infrastructure Performance
Project Outputs:
Research report .
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Frank
Last Name:
Jalinoos
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3044
Email Address:
Team:
Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-30
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