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263 Geosynthetic Design

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in the APL for each approved geosynthetic product. 263.6 Geosynthetic Reinforcement Design Guidelines These design guidelines are excerpted from the FHWA Publications (a) FHWA GEC 011 (FHWA-NHI-10-024 & FHWA-NHI-10-025), "Design and Construction of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls and Reinforced Soil Slopes-Volumes 1 & 2", and (b) No. FHWA HI-95-038, "Geosynthetic Design and Construction Guidelines". Designers should refer to these publications for further details. (1) Reinforced Slope - see [...] Topic #625-000-002 FDOT Design Manual 263-Geosynthetic Design 263 Geosynthetic Design 263.1 General This chapter provides design guidance for geosynthetic reinforced soil slopes and geosynthetic reinforced foundations over soft soils. “Geosynthetic” is a generic term for all synthetic materials used in Geotechnical engineering applications and includes geotextiles and geogrids. Reinforced soil slopes should be utilized only when unreinforced slopes are not appropriate and retaining walls are not [...] soil properties for the fill material chosen by the contractor meets or exceeds those used in the redesign. See Standard Specifications Section 145 for requirements associated with Contractor initiated redesigns. 263.4 Geosynthetic Reinforcement Design Considerations Only those geosynthetic products approved for usage on reinforced soil slopes in the APL are eligible for use on FDOT projects. Design the geosynthetic reinforced systems using comprehensive stability analyses methods that address

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Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls and Reinforced Soil ...

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of modifying the seepage regime in the slope. The geotextile-reinforced slope was designed in accordance with the guidelines presented in chapters 6 and 7 of this manual. The final design consisted of two reinforced zones with a constant reinforcing spacing of 0.3 m (1 ft). The reinforcement in the lower zone had an ultimate tensile strength of 100 kN/m (6,850 plf), and the reinforcement in the upper zone had a reinforcement strength of 20 kN/m (1,370 plf). The reinforcement strength was [...] Specification Guidelines for Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Slope Systems Description Work shall consist of design, furnishing materials, and construction of geosynthetic reinforced soil slope structure. Supply of geosynthetic reinforcement, drainage composite, and erosion control materials, and site assistance are all to be furnished by the slope system supplier. [...] (d) Specification Guidelines for Proprietary Geosynthetic RSS Systems. a. Specification Guidelines For RSS Construction (Agency Design) Description Work shall consist of furnishing and placing geosynthetic soil reinforcement for construction of reinforced soil slopes.

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Design and Construction Guidelines for Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil ...

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the performance, serviceability, or efficiency of design should be finalized. The following GRS design implications and related details should be considered: • A core of native soil in the center of the abutment face and two adjacent wing walls should be considered to minimize excavation (figure 31). The wing walls can be truncated like the abutment. They should be extended sufficiently into the cut slope to prevent erosion caused by undermining or piping. This should be a minimum of two facing [...] soils. • Fill slope side: The fill slope at the wing walls is usually built with native soil fill following embankment construction standards, with fill placed in compacted lifts not exceeding 12 inches in thickness, as the GRS wall advances upward. The fill slope should be constructed with a drain path that leads away from the wall face. Surface runoff should be diverted to prevent saturation of the soil fill slope. Temporary drainage may need to be installed to preserve the integrity of the [...] 5. Select the length of reinforcement throughout the height of the abutment as follows: • As previously mentioned, the minimum reinforcement length at the lowest level should extend Btotal and have a minimum B/H (not including the facing) of 0.3, or 5–6 ft. • Once the base length of the reinforcement is chosen, the reinforcement schedule should follow the cut slope, if applicable, up to a B/H of 0.7. From there, the reinforcement length can get progressively longer in reinforcement zones

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US Guidelines for Reinforced Slopes in Transportation Applications

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Design of geosynthetic reinforced soil slopes for permanent applications require use of long-term interaction coefficients.

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Geosynthetic Reinforced Embankments January 2026

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and design. • Adjust geosynthetic reinforcement lengths according to stability demand. Reduce the reinforcement lengths toward the top of the slope as the demand reduces. • The reinforcement lengths must be at least 8 feet. • The vertical spacing of geosynthetic reinforcements should be the multiplier of the compacted thickness of reinforced soil layer. For example, if typical compacted thickness of reinforced soil is 6 inches, during design place geosynthetic reinforcements at 6, 12, or 24 [...] damage reduction factor of geosynthetics is consistent with the reinforced soil material to be used. • Revise the design due to unexpected obstructions, groundwater, or limitations. 7 References and Guidelines • AASHTO Designation R69. “Determination of Long-Term Strength for Geosynthetic Reinforcement” • FHWA (1998). “Geosynthetic Design and Construction Guidelines.” Publication No. FHWA-HI-95-038. • FHWA (2009). FHWA GEC 011 “Design and Construction of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls and [...] Geosynthetic Reinforced Embankments January 2026 Page 1 of 17 1 Geosynthetic Reinforced Embankments Geosynthetic Reinforced Embankment (GRE) is a system that incorporates planar geosynthetic reinforcement within a slope (Figure 1) for slope inclinations less than 70 degrees from horizontal. A GRE is also referred to as a Reinforced Soil Slope. Situations where GRE may be used include: • Limited right of way • Shortage of fill quantity for slope construction • Excess of excavated materials •

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Appendix D – Reinforced Soil Slopes

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core • Long-term inflow/outflow capacity Procedures for checking geotextile permeability and filtration/clogging criteria are presented in Geosynthetic Design and Construction Guidelines, Holtz, Christopher and Berg (2008), FHWA NHI-07-092. Long-term compressive stress and eccentric loadings on the core of a geocomposite should be considered during design and selection. Though not yet addressed in standardized test methods or standards of practice, the following criteria are suggested for [...] of Transportation, Washington D.C. Holtz, R. D., Christopher, B. R., and Berg, R. R. (2008), Geosynthetic Design and Construction Guidelines, (Publication No. FHWA NHI-97-092), National Highway Institute, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. Jewell, R. A., (1990), “Revised Design Charts for Steep Reinforced Slopes, Reinforced Embankments: Theory and Practice in the British Isles”, Thomas Telford, London, United Kingdom. Leshchinsky, E. and Boedeker, [...] reinforced slope with a computer program. Layout includes number, length, design strength, and vertical distribution of the geosynthetic reinforcement. The charts presented in Figure D-8 provide a method for generating a preliminary layout. Note that these charts were developed with the specific assumptions noted in this figure. Analyze the reinforced soil slope with the trial geosynthetic reinforcement layouts. The most economical reinforcement layout must provide the maximum stability

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