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Geotechnics

Investigation of Vertical Members to Resist Surficial Slope Instabilities

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Request for Proposal

Research Brief
Project ID: DOT 0092-05-09
Title: Investigation of Vertical Members to Resist Surficial Slope Instabilities
PI: Hani Titi
Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanics
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Project: This study will provide WisDOT with a synthesis of the state-of-the-art in the design, construction, and cost-effectiveness of vertical members for shallow slope failure repair.  Researchers will conduct a comprehensive literature review of this new practice, and evaluate the effectiveness of designs and methods using the technology. They will also conduct a comprehensive slope stability analysis of Wisconsin soil properties to determine appropriate size, length, spacing and materials for vertical members in Wisconsin.
Task List:
  1. Conduct a comprehensive literature search and review of methods for stabilizing surficial slope failures using in-situ short structural member
  2. Conduct a national survey to obtain information/data
  3. Synthesize the literature materials
  4. Conduct Cost-Benefit Analysis of methods that have potential implementation for stabilizing surficial slope failures in Wisconsin
  5. Conduct comprehensive slope stability analysis using Wisconsin data
  6. Select future project for implementation in Wisconsin
  7. Prepare and submit final report
Start Date: November 4, 2004
End Date: May 4, 2006
Extension: February 4, 2007, June 30, 2007
Project Award: $29,714
TOC: Geotechnics
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