TRB conducted a webinar on September 3, 2013 that will explore TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)
Report 675: LRFD Metal Loss and Service-Life Strength Reduction Factors for Metal-Reinforced Systems. Contact Reggie Gillum at
RGillum@nas.edu for instructions on receiving a link to the recorded webinar.
Webinar presenters will describe observed performance for galvanized steel reinforcements used in the construction of mechanically stabilized earth walls, data analysis, and performance modeling. Performance data for this project were collected according to guidelines for corrosion monitoring of MSE reinforcements described in FHWA Protocol for Corrosion and Degradation of Soil Reinforcement for MSE walls and reinforced soil slopes (FHWA-NHI-09-087). This webinar is geared towards personnel from state departments of transportation, universities, and those in industry who are interested in underground corrosion, design, construction of foundations and earth support structures, and performance management.
Webinar Presenters:
- Kenneth L. Fishman, McMahon and Mann Consulting Engineers, P.C.
- Scott Hidden, North Carolina Department of Transportation
Moderated by: Burak Tanyu, George Mason University
Webinar Outline:
- Webinar Introduction and Learning Outcomes
- Background on Corrosion Monitoring and Performance of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Reinforcements (Dr. Fishman - 40 min)
- Asset Management, Performance Modeling and Mechanically Stabilized Earth Reinforcements
- FHWA Protocol (FHWA‐NHI‐09‐087) and Corrosion Monitoring for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Reinforcements
- Summary of Results and Potential Applications from NCHRP Report 675
- Factors Affecting the Performance and Durability of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Reinforcements and Performance Modeling
- Performance Management of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall Technology in North Carolina (Dr. Hidden - 20 min)
- MSE and its Evolution in North Carolina
- Performance Goals for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls
- Application of Results from NCHRP Report 675
- Consideration of Alternative Materials for Construction of Mechanically Stabilized Earth in North Carolina
- Conclusions and Review of Learning Outcomes
The first 60 minutes of the webinar is for presentations and the final 30 minutes is reserved for audience questions.
Learning Objective:
- To understand the state of the art for corrosion/performance monitoring of MSE reinforcements
- To become familiar with NCHRP Report 675 and FHWA Protocol FHWA‐NHI‐09‐087
- To
learn about performance modeling and calculations
for expected service life
- To understand the considerations of alternative materials for
construction in the context of asset management
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Registration Information:
There is no fee for employees of TRB sponsors who register using their work email address. In addition to employees of TRB sponsor organizations, the following are eligible to receive complimentary webinar registration:
- TRB and National Academies employees
- Chairs of TRB standing committees, sections, or groups
- CRP panel members who were involved with developing the report or project that is the subject of the webinar
- Members of the media
- Employees of tribal governments
- Congressional staff members
Other sites must pay $89 per site.
View our pricing page for details.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Professional Development Hour information:
A certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) 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.
Individuals registered as Florida PEs are required to email Reggie Gillum,
RGillum@nas.edu, with their license number.
Please check with your licensing board to ensure that TRB webinar PDHs are approved by your board.
This webinar was developed in May 2013. 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. Certificates of Completion will be issued to individuals who register for and attend the entire webinar session. Complaints about registered providers may be sent to RCEP, PO Box 1686, Clemson, SC, 29633. Website:
www.RCEP.net.
Registration questions? Contact Reggie Gillum at
RGillum@nas.edu.
This Summary Last Modified On: 9/10/2013