Technical Papers

Check back periodically to view technical papers that are available:

• Increased Use of MSE Abutments
  PETER L. ANDERSON, P.E., The Reinforced Earth Company, North Reading, MA, and KEITH BRABANT, P.E., The Reinforced Earth Company, Norcross GA
  
  
• Reduced Zinc Loss Rate for Design of MSE Structures
  Executive Summary
  A White Paper by the AMSE
  
  
• Reduced Zinc Loss Rate for Design of MSE Structures
  A White Paper and Proposal to Change the Metal Loss Model in the AASHTO Specifications for Design of MSE Walls
  Presented to the AASHTO Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures Technical Committee T-15, Substructures and Retaining Walls
  
  
• LRFD Calibration of Coherent Gravity Method for Metallically Reinforced MSE Walls
  This report presents the recommended resistance factors to be used in design of MSE walls by the Coherent Gravity Method, as specified in Section 11.10.6.2.1 of the AASHTO LRFD Specifications. The data and calibration methodology used to develop these resistance factors are discussed in detail.