Under Development
"Inspection of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (MSEW) and Reinforced Soil Slopes (RSS)"
Description: This module will cover the Inspection of MSEW and RSS Construction. Topics include: Proper Construction Sequence; Backfill gradations, compaction, electrochemical properties; Reinforcement types, testing, and handling; Wall facing types, handling, attachments, and manufacturing; proper drainage details.
Schedule: March 04, RFP; Sept. 04, Final
Technical Working Group/Reviewers:
FHWA: Rich Barrows (FLH) technical lead, Peter Osborn (RC), Larry Jones (NHI), Chris Newman (HQ)
State DOTs: VT, PA, Fl, KS, WS, UT
Industry: AMSE, GMA, NCMA, NICET, Geotechnical Institute
"Subsurface Investigation Inspection"
Description: This module will cover the inspection of subsurface explorations. Topics will include: Soil Borings, Rock Coring, Standard Penetration Test (SPT), proper sampling and handling procedures, Safety, In-situ testing techniques, basic instrumentation.
Schedule: Schedule: March 04, RFP; Sept. 04, Final
Technical Working Group:
FHWA: Ben Rivers FHWA (RC) technical lead, Harold Rohde (EFL), Peter Osborn (RC), Larry Jones (NHI), Chris Newman (HQ)
State DOTs: VT, MD, FL, MO, OR, NV, MN
Industry: AMSE, GMA, NCMA, NICET, Geotechnical Institute
