Research Activities: 2000

Determination and Prioritization of MoDOT Geotechnical Related Problems with Emphasis on Effectiveness of Designs for Bridge Approach Slabs and Pavement Edge Drains II

Status

Complete

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Sequential Number

R47
 

Identification Number

R-5-38051
 

Matching Research Agency

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)
 

Principal Investigator

Thomas M. Petry, Professor
University of Missouri- Rolla
Rolla, MO 65409
p(573) 341-4461
f(573) 341-4729
petryt@mst.edu
 

Student Involvement

Two (2) graduate students
 

Project Objective

To identify, observe and document geotechnical related problem situations that are present across the state.
 

Project Abstract

To identify, document, and prioritize significant problems having to do with earth materials, such as slope instability, soil erosion, and roadway subgrade instabilities, in Missouri transportation facilities and adjacent rights of way through visits to all MoDOT districts. While all geotechnical related problems will be considered, particular emphasis will be placed on evaluating the effectiveness of recently implemented designs for bridge approach slabs and pavement edge drains. A report documenting and prioritizing geotechnical problems, and evaluating the effectiveness of recently implemented designs, will be provided to MoDOT state and district level personnel, along with recommendations for approaches to research which could be applied to solve problems identified.
 

Task Description

It is envisioned that the proposed research will lead to field-useable design guidelines that would prevent, or at least delay, the onset of brittle failure so that the full strengthening potential of FRP plates may be realized.
 

Anticipated Benefits

The final report will provide MoDOT state level and district level personnel with a document detailing the nature, extent and distribution of Geotechnical related problems around the state.
 

Modal Orientation

N/A
 

Milestones

Project Start Date:07/01/2000
Project End Date:06/31/2002
 

Relationship to other Research/Projects

N/A
 

Technology Transfer Activities

A final technical report and technical papers.
 

Transportation Research Board Keywords

Soils, geology and foundations materials pavement design