TRB Webinar: Predicting Deformations of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil for Bridge Support

TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, September 17, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM ET that presented design equations for predicting the maximum lateral deformation and settlement of geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) under various configurations and service loads. This webinar examined both bridge abutments and reinforced soil foundation for pier support. Presenters described the development of the equations, their validation using case histories, and their applications to bridge design. They also showcased a graphical user interface that was developed based on the proposed equations.

This webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committees on Transportation Earthworks and Geosynthetics.

The slides are available. Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu for a copy of the recorded webinar.

Webinar Presenters

• Ming Xiao, Pennsylvania State University
• Tong Qiu, Pennsylvania State University
• Mahsa Khosrojerdi, Pennsylvania State University

Moderated by:  Jennifer Nicks, U.S. Department of Transportation

 Professional Development Hour Information

A certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be provided to Professional Engineers (PEs) who register and attend the webinar as an individual. For groups, only the person that registers and attends the session will receive a PDH certificate. Certificates of Completion will be issued only to individuals who register for and attend the entire webinar session.

Individuals registered as Florida PEs are no longer required to email TRB with your license number to report your attendance. Instead, please use your certificate that TRB provides through RCEP.net as verification of your attendance to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.

Please check with your licensing board to ensure that TRB webinar PDHs are approved by your board.

This webinar was developed in March 2018. TRB has met the standards and requirements of the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP by TRB. Complaints about registered providers may be sent to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20005. Website: www.RCEP.net.

Registration questions? Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu.