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DMRB Volume 2 Section 1 Part 5 (BD 70/03) Highway structures: Design (substructures and special structures), materials. Substructures. Strengthened/reinforced soils and other fills for retaining walls and bridge abutments. Use of BS 8006:1995, incorporating amendment No1 (issue 2 March 1999)

Publication Year

2003

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Implements BS 8006:1995 for retaining walls and bridge abutments. Introduces a method for designing base slabs for supporting vehicle parapets on retaining walls.

Document History

DMRB 2.1.5. Replaces BE 3/78. Design manual for roads and bridges (DMRB). Old series - DMRB Departmental Standards (Bridges and Structures). Supersedes BD 70/97.

ISBN

9780115524561

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.

Publications available from:
The Stationery Office Ltd
PO Box 276
Nine Elms Lane
London
HA
UK

Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england
Email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk
Tel: 0333 202 5070