Durability of geosynthetics for highway applications : interim report

1996PDFTech ReportFHWA-RD-95-016GeosyntheticsReinforcement (Engineering)DurabilityOxidationHigh densityFoundation engineeringGeotechnical engineeringGeogridsGeotextilesRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OR R&DUnited States. Joint Program Office for Intelligent Transportation SystemsAllen, T. M.Elias, V.Earth Engineering & Sciences, Inc.NTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Soils and GeologyNTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Pavement Management and PerformanceNTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATIONNTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-MaterialsNTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Construction and MaintenanceIntelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office;Federal Highway AdministrationThis report provides background and summary of the scope of work for the pooled fund study, \u201cDurability ofGeosynthetics for Highway Applications.\u201d Status and a summary of initial test results for each of the tasks in thisstudy, as well as a summary of the significant accomplishments to date are provided. Finally, discussion ofgeosynthetic life prediction issues and additional research needs are provided