Reinforced Soil Structures Volume II. Summary of Research and Systems Information

Volume II was essentially prepared as an Appendix of supporting information for Volume I. This volume contains much of the supporting theory and a summary of the research used to verify the design approach contained in Volume I, as well as general information concerning proprietary reinforced soil systems. The information provided in this volume is not required for design evaluation and as such Volume I can stand alone. The basis for this volume was the NCHRP Report 290, "Reinforcement of Earth Slopes and Embankments" (Mitchell and Ville!, 1987) and the research program performed as part of the contract to develop the design guidelines contained in Volume I. A summary of that research program is contained in the Introduction section of this volume.