Integral Abutment Bridge for Louisiana\u2019s Soft and Stiff Soils [Tech Summary]

2016PDFTech ReportVoyiadjis, George Z.Louisiana Transportation Research CenterLouisiana Transportation Research CenterUnited StatesBridge abutmentsSoft soilsSoilsSiltsIntegral abutment bridgeLTRC Report 517LTRC Project No. 07-4ST / SIO No. 30000131In this project, field-instrumentation, monitoring, and analyzing the design and construction of full integral abutment bridges for Louisiana\u2019s fine sand and silty sand deposit and clay soil conditions were conducted. Comparison of results was submitted to DOTD\u2019s Bridge Design and Geotechnical Sections in the form of guidelines to incorporate in future designs.95