DMRB Volume 2 Section 1 BD 30/87 Highway structures: Design (substructures and special structures) material. Substructures. Backfilled retaining walls and bridge abutments
Publication Year
1987
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Recommendations given in this Departmental Standard are applicable to backfilled retaining walls, bridge abutments and wing walls. Guidance is given on the selection of materials - the various types permitted and the considerations of economy and structural safety. Methods for calculating design forces generated by the backfill are also given. This Departmental Standard also contains recommendations on construction details such as drainage requirements and compaction.
Document History
DMRB 2.1. Design manual for roads and bridges (DMRB). Old series - DMRB Departmental Standards (Bridges and Structures).
ISBN
9780115512742
Publisher Information
Highways Agency
The Highways Agency is now known as Highways England. The new government company is in charge of operating England's motorways and major A roads, including modernising and maintaining the highways. Their publications include the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, the Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works and Interim Advice Notes.
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