Condition Assessment of a Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-12-0103
Project Abstract:
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is currently undergoing construction of the Hot Lanes project, and as part of the realignment between Interstates 495N and 66W, an existing mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining wall bridge ramp was demolished in July 2012. The MSE wall, built with galvanized steel bar mat reinforcement connected to a concrete panel facing, was constructed in 1976. The age of the wall makes this a good candidate for assessment and drawing conclusions to similar walls in similar environments.
Goals
The main objective of this forensic examination is to investigate the condition of steel bar mat reinforcements as a function of wall location and backfill quality for a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall bridge ramp.
Research HUB ID:
7586
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$0.00
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End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
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FHWA Program Area:
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Geotechnical and Hydraulics
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Jennifer
Last Name:
Nicks
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3075
Email Address:
Team:
Bridge Engineering Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-40
Management Organizations
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Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
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Project Lead
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Managing Organization
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Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
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Project Contact
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Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
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