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Some Practical Considerations for LRFD Implementation for Geotechnical Features – Paper

Posted by on Mar 8, 2012 in Downloads | 0 comments

State and local transportation agencies throughout the USA are at various stages of implementation of the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) as specified by the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO). This paper provides practical guidance that may assist agencies and practitioners with implementation of LRFD principles and details for geotechnical transportation features such as shallow foundations, deep foundations, earth retaining structures and earthworks.

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LRFD Example Problem 2 – CIP Wall with Sloping Backfill

Posted by on Oct 5, 2011 in Blog, Downloads, LRFD | 0 comments

This example problem presents a detailed solution for a typical cast-in-place (CIP) wall used by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). A sloping backfill configuration is assumed. The solution uses ADOT policies to demonstrate the application of LRFD principles in analyzing the external stability limit states that include...

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LRFD Example Problem 1 – CIP Wall with Level Backfill

Posted by on Oct 5, 2011 in Blog, Downloads, LRFD | 0 comments

This example problem presents a detailed solution for a typical cast-in-place (CIP) wall used by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). A level backfill configuration with a traffic barrier and live load surcharge is assumed. The solution uses ADOT policies to demonstrate the application...

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Presentation at Western Bridge Engineers’ Seminar – Phoenix 2011

Posted by on Sep 29, 2011 in Downloads, LRFD | 0 comments

Presentation at Western Bridge Engineers' Seminar - Phoenix 2011

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ADOT SF-1 (Spread Footing – Bearing Resistance and Settlement)

Posted by on Sep 3, 2011 in Downloads, LRFD | 1 comment

Development of Factored Bearing Resistance Chart by a Geotechnical Engineer for Use by a Bridge Engineer to Size Spread Footings on Soils for Service and Strength Limit States Based on Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Methodology

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ADOT SF-2 (Spread Footing – Limiting Eccentricity)

Posted by on Sep 3, 2011 in Downloads, LRFD | 1 comment

Limiting Eccentricity Criteria for Spread Footings based on Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Methodology

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ADOT SF-3 (Spread Footing – Sliding and Bearing Resistance Factors)

Posted by on Sep 3, 2011 in Downloads, LRFD | 1 comment

Resistance Factors for the Estimation of Factored Sliding and Bearing Resistance for Spread Footings of Gravity and Semi-gravity Walls based on Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Methodology

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ADOT DS-1 (Drilled Shaft – Axial Resistance)

Posted by on Sep 3, 2011 in Downloads, LRFD | 1 comment

Development of Drilled Shaft Axial Resistance Charts for Use by Bridge Engineers Based on Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Methodology

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ADOT DS-2 (Drilled Shaft – Gravels and Gravelly Soils)

Posted by on Sep 3, 2011 in Downloads, LRFD | 1 comment

Interim Guidance – Design of Drilled Shafts in Gravels and Gravelly Soils Exhibiting Drained Behavior

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ADOT DS-3 (Drilled Shaft – Lateral Analysis)

Posted by on Sep 3, 2011 in Downloads, LRFD | 1 comment

Analysis of Drilled Shafts Subjected to Lateral Loads Based on Load and Resistance Factor (LRFD) Methodology

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