The historical success of geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) technology has given the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) plenty of data and reasons to promote the use of this quicker, more economical approach to bridge support construction. Reinforced soil foundations and abutments are now the focus of January 2011-published guide from FHWA, “Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System Interim Implementation Guide.” The 174-page publication is available here in PDF.

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