Spec InterpretationGeotextile Applications
Bridge Abutments
One solution to constructing bridge abutments is a geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) system. A GRS system is a soil mass reinforced with layers of a geogrid or geotextile. They have been used for decades to construct retaining walls, slopes, embankments and shallow foundations.
- Cost-Effective
- Ease of Construction
- Excellent Performance
- Structurally Sound
- Handles Very High Loads
- Less Differential Settlement
- Use Lower Quality Backfill
- Eliminates Piling
- Decades of Use
GRS systems often have segmental facings such as modular concrete blocks, timbers or gabions. These systems have demonstrated that they offer a cost-effective, easily constructed and structurally sound alternative to many conventional solutions.
Indeed, GRS bridge abutments have seen increased utilization in recent years. They offer several advantages. These include less differential foundation settlement, the ability to utilize lower-quality backfill, the possible elimination of piling when dealing with a weak foundation and more economical, less sophisticated construction methods.
Segmental block-faced GRS bridge abutments and piers offer excellent performance characteristics and the capacity to carry very high loads. Strata geogrid or a woven reinforcement geotextile can be a technically sound and effective part of this type of GRS bridge abutment system.
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Please click on the link below to visit the Strata Geo Grid section or the Woven Reinforcement Geotextiles section of our website for more information and data sheets.