Geotechnical Asset Management for Louisiana : Research Project Capsule [18-4GT]

2018This is a two-page "Research Project Capsule". Geotechnical Asset Management for Louisiana is identified as "Contract Numbers:18-4GT 1000226" at TRB site. Also identifies Federal Highway Administration as a Sponsor Organization.PDFBrief18-4GTCommodity flowGeotechnical engineeringDatabasesembankmentsslopesretaining wallsproactive planningLouisianaLouisiana Transportation Research CenterGautreau, Gavin P.Louisiana Transportation Research CenterRupnow, TysonZhang, ZhongjieNTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Bridges and StructuresNTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Soils and GeologyUS Transportation CollectionThe objectives of this research are to: review state and federal eff orts regarding geotechnical asset management; determine local compatibility issues and existing Louisiana systems; develop database parameters for storing geotechnical asset information; identify logical steps toward full implementation; recommend strategies for implementation; and document the research effort