RES2019-22: Geosynthetic Reinforced Soils for Bridge Approach Slab Support
Bridge approach slabs serve as transition structural elements from the flexible highway pavement to a bridge. They should offer a smooth comfortable transition for vehicles and motorists. However, motorists experience uncomfortable “bumps at the ends of the bridge” which causes an increase in maintenance costs, riders discomfort, damage to vehicles, and potentially public safety. This project addresses Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) urgent need to develop a cost-effective and practical design of bridge approach slabs.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $100000
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Contract Numbers:
RES2019-22
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Sponsor Organizations:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
James K. Polk Building
Fifth and Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN United States 37243-0349 -
Managing Organizations:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
James K. Polk Building
Fifth and Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN United States 37243-0349 -
Project Managers:
Kniazewycz, Ted
- Performing Organizations: Knoxville, TN United States
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Principal Investigators:
Alshibli, Khalid
- Start Date: 20190501
- Expected Completion Date: 20220228
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: Transportation, Planning, Research, and Development
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bridge approaches; Bridge design; Geosynthetics; Mechanically stabilized earth; Slabs
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01771488
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Tennessee Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: RES2019-22
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: May 11 2021 5:46PM