Recommended Practice for Evaluation of Metal-Tensioned Systems in Geotechnical Applications

摘要

This report presents the findings of a research project to evaluate procedures for (1) estimating the design life of metal-tensioned systems in new geotechnical installations and (2) determining the condition and remaining service life of systems already in place. It presents a recommended practice for assessing the present condition and remaining service life of metal-tensioned systems with nondestructive testing techniques and an appropriate prediction model. The report will be of particular interest to geotechnical engineers with responsibility for design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of metal-tensioned systems.