Performance Tests for Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-11-0061
Project Abstract:
A performance test is a load test on a geosynthetic reinforced soil column. A resulting stress-strain (or load-settlement) curve describes the stiffness and capacity of that composite. Different factors that affect performance (e.g., reinforcement material, reinforcement strength, reinforcement spacing, backfill type) will be investigated.
Goals
The primary objectives of this research report are to:
- Build a database of geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) material properties that can be used by designers or for load and resistance factor design (LRFD) calibration.
- Evaluate the relationship between reinforcement strength and spacing.
- Quantify the contribution of the frictionally connected facing elements at the service limit and strength limit states.
- Assess the new internal stability design method proposed by Adams et al. 2011a for GRS.
- Perform a reliability analysis of the proposed soil-geosynthetic capacity equation for LRFD.
Research HUB ID:
7583
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 / Geotechnical and Hydraulics
Project Outputs:
Research report and database. [Source: FHWA, PMSS Database (2013)]
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Jennifer
Last Name:
Nicks
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3075
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Team:
Bridge Engineering Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-40
Management Organizations
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Sponsor Organization
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Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
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Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
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Performing Organization
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Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
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