Assessing the Long-Term Performance of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (2012) / Chapter Skim
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24 As MSE wall performance is monitored, assessments can be made regarding the adequacy of the wall's design, construction, and maintenance. These assessments can in turn be used to change practices and policies with the intent of improving wall performance, particularly for future walls.
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25 now requiring production testing of MSE backfill stockpiles on-site rather than just at the material source. With respect to post-construction inspection, no new developments were reported beyond a few agencies that now make a complete inspection of the wall at the end of construction routine.
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26 Lessons involving either MSE wall backfill or modular blocks accounted for about 14% and 10% of responses, respectively. With respect to backfill, one respondent replied, "Use of fine grained select fill has resulted in the migration of material out from behind walls.
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