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Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System

Date & Time: 
Mon, 06/27/2016 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: 
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., 1650 Watermark Drive, Ste 200 Columbus, OH 43215
  • Offered for free to Central Ohio Section ASCE Members
  • Seating is limited to the first 25 people
  • Bring your own lunch

Purpose and Background
By combining GRS into an integrated bridge system (IBS), bridges can be built faster with substantially lower costs as compared to conventional foundation alternatives. This webinar presents an overview of geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) as an accelerated construction technology for single span bridges. It discusses the benefits and limitations of GRS-IBS in highway applications. Through presentation by FHWA engineers, participants will gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of GRS technology, its benefits, design and construction considerations, and performance.

RSVP to brooks.vogel@korda.com by Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Purpose and Background

By combining GRS into an integrated bridge system (IBS), bridges can be built faster with substantially lower costs as compared to conventional foundation alternatives. This webinar presents an overview of geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) as an accelerated construction technology for single span bridges. It discusses the benefits and limitations of GRS-IBS in highway applications. Through presentation by FHWA engineers, participants will gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of GRS technology, its benefits, design and construction considerations, and performance.

Primary Topics of Discussion

  • GRS overview
  • History
  • Design concepts
  • Construction
  • Performance
  • Example projects

Learning Outcomes

  • Become familiar with the fundamentals of geosynthetic reinforced soil technology
  • Define the major components of GRS-IBS
  • Learn the benefits and limitations for the use of GRS-IBS in highway applications
  • Identify site conditions suitable for GRS-IBS construction
  • Recall the two rules for proper construction of a GRS structure
  • Recognize the steps required to design a GRS-IBS
  • Develop an understanding of available design and construction resources for the GRS-IBS

Webinar Benefits

  • Gain an understanding of advancements in reinforcement technology
  • Learn about the design and construction of small bridges to save time and money on projects
  • Discuss resources and tools for GRS abutments and IBS
  • Understand the implementation of the GRS-IBS and FHWA Every Day Counts Initiative

Intended Audience

  • Geotechnical engineers
  • Bridge designers and consultants
  • Construction contractors
  • Transportation officials
  • Researchers

Webinar Outline

  • GRS overview
  • History
  • GRS design concepts
  • GRS construction techniques
  • Performance of the GRS-IBS
  • Overview of example projects
  • Deployment status

See the ASCE website for more info.

The Central Ohio Section of ASCE sponsors free continuing education webinars as a service to our members. These webinars are produced by ASCE and normally cost $250 or $300 for ASCE members. However, the Central Ohio Section is paying the registration fee and inviting any interested section members to attend for free. Just RSVP by the deadline. Seating is limited, so do not delay.

You can see the complete list of webinars available from ASCE National on their website. If you see one you like, let us know. If you and your company would like to host one, let us know that too. If you open it up to any interested Central Ohio ASCE section members to come, we will pay the registration fee.