Comprehensive guidelines for the design, specification and contracting of mechanically stabilized earth slopes on firm foundations were recently developed by the Geotextile Division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The key features and elements of these guidelines, which represent the recommended practice in the United States, are summarized within. This paper is directed toward specifiers and designers of geosynthetic slopes, both for government and private projects.
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