Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls and Reinforced Soil Slopes Design andConstruction Guidelines. FHWA Demonstration Project 82. Reinforced Soil Structures MSEW and RSS

摘要

This manual is the reference text used for the FHWA Demonstration Project NO. 82on Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls and Reinforced Soil Slopes and reflects current practice for the design, construction and monitoring of these structures. This manual was prepared to enable the engineer to identify and evaluate potential applications of MSEW and RSS as an alternative to other construction methods and as means to solve construction problems. The scope is sufficiently broad to be of value for specification specialists, construction and contracting personnel responsible for construction inspection, development of material specifications and contracting methods. With the aid of this text, the engineer should be able to properly select design, specify, monitor and contract for the construction of MSE walls and RSS embankments.