Continued Advancements in Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Foundations, Substructures and Other Geotechnical Features

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(227)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Solicitation Number: 1246
Partners: GADOT, IL, MI, MS, MT, NC, NHDOT, NM, OR, PADOT, WI
Status: Objectives fulfilled
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Apr 30, 2018
Contract End Date:
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $530,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Silas Nichols
silas.nichols@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-1554
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Silas Nichols
silas.nichols@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-1554
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Georgia Department of Transportation 2010 $25,000.00 Adebola Adelakun Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2011 $25,000.00 Adebola Adelakun Supriya Kamatkar
Illinois Department of Transportation 2010 $40,000.00 William Kramer Megan Swanson
Illinois Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 William Kramer Megan Swanson
Michigan Department of Transportation 2010 $25,000.00 Richard Endres Andre' Clover
Michigan Department of Transportation 2011 $25,000.00 Richard Endres Andre' Clover
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2011 $50,000.00 Nick Altobelli James Watkins
Montana Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Jeff Jackson Susan Sillick
Montana Department of Transportation 2011 $10,000.00 Jeff Jackson Susan Sillick
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Glenn Roberts Ann Scholz
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Glenn Roberts Ann Scholz
New Mexico Department of Transportation 2010 $100,000.00 Bob Meyers Elias Archuleta
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Njoroge Wainaina Mrinmay Biswas
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Njoroge Wainaina Mrinmay Biswas
Oregon Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Jon Guido Michael Bufalino
Oregon Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Jon Guido Michael Bufalino
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2010 $25,000.00 Tom Macioce Lisa Tarson
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2011 $25,000.00 Tom Macioce Lisa Tarson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Jeff Horsfall Ethan Severson

Study Description

The FHWA currently offers formal technical training on the design of highway bridge substructures using load and resistance factor design (LRFD). The training was developed to assist participants of varying levels of experience with transition of practice from allowable stress design (ASD) to LRFD for bridge substructures, foundations and retaining structures. For structural applications, training was based on the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 3rd Edition, 2004 (AASHTO LRFD specifications). For geotechnical applications, training referenced development work on AASHTO LRFD Section 10, Foundations, including the approved 2006 interim specifications. Considerable changes have occurred to Sections 3, 10 and 11 of the AASHTO LRFD specifications in the last few years, and significant work is required to address gaps and issues remaining in the geotechnical guidance. In order to remain current with technical guidance developed for state DOT039;s and address future changes to the AASHTO LRFD specifications, revisions to the reference materials, comprehensive design examples and training/technology transfer structure are necessary. These necessary revisions will provide up-to-date guidance for State DOT039;s and allow the developed materials to be flexible enough to easily accommodate future changes. Future changes in FHWA technical guidance and in the AASHTO LFRD specifications will have to address calibration of design methodologies for deep and shallow foundation design, earth retaining structures including mechanically stabilized earth (MSE), embankment and slope design, culverts, and soil and rock properties. In addition, such topics as serviceability in geotechnical design, loads and load combinations, and extreme events must be addressed. This pooled fund effort will support several activities to address these topics.

Objectives

The project objectives are to: 1) Revise and update comprehensive bridge design examples to reflect the most recent changes to Sections 3, 10 and 11 of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Standards; 2) Redevelop instructor led and web-based training for transportation engineers responsible for substructure and foundation design of bridges; 3) Identify research needs for continued advancement, and improved reliability and cost effectiveness of LRFD design methodologies for substructures and foundations.

Scope of Work

The scope of this pooled fund is to: 1) re-develop the instructor led training for state DOT039;s to focus on adaptation of state geotechnical and foundation design practice to the AASHTO LRFD specifications; 2) develop and maintain web-based training modules to focus on specific technical aspects of the LRFD transition. This would include methods for calibration of design methods and development of local/regional resistance factors, information and guidance on bi-annual changes to the AASHTO LRFD specifications; 3) update and distribute comprehensive design examples for state DOT use; 4) identify research needs and develop work statements for future funding.

Comments

This project will occur in two (2) phases. Phase I will encompass development of training materials and identification of research needs. Maintenance and updating of materials will be a Phase II activity. The estimated duration of Phase I is 18 months from notice to proceed. The requested contribution for this pooled fund solicitation is $50,000 per partner, per fiscal year. The minimim contribution that will be accepted is $20,000 per partner, per fiscal year.

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Progress Report Covering FY 2014 FY 2014_-_Quarterly_Report_Form[1].pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Progress Report Covering FY 2013 FY 2013_-_Quarterly_Report_Form[1].pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October - December 2012 December 2012 - Quarterly Report Form.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July - September 2012 September 2012 - Quarterly Report Form.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October - December 2011 TPF-5 227 Quarterly Report Form - 4th QTR 2011.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: April - June 2011 Quarterly Report April-June 2011.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Acceptance Memo MEMO-LeadAgencyforPooledFundSolicitation_no1246_no1_3-2010.pdf Memorandum Public

No document attached.

Continued Advancements in Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Foundations, Substructures and Other Geotechnical Features

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(227)
Lead Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Solicitation Number: 1246
Partners: GADOT, IL, MI, MS, MT, NC, NHDOT, NM, OR, PADOT, WI
Status: Objectives fulfilled
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Apr 30, 2018
Contract End Date:
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Total Commitments Received: $530,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Silas Nichols
silas.nichols@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-1554
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Silas Nichols
silas.nichols@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-1554
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Georgia Department of Transportation 2010 $25,000.00 Adebola Adelakun Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2011 $25,000.00 Adebola Adelakun Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2010 $40,000.00 William Kramer Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 William Kramer Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2010 $25,000.00 Richard Endres Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2011 $25,000.00 Richard Endres Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2011 $50,000.00 Nick Altobelli James Watkins 601-359-7650 jwatkins@mdot.state.ms.us
Montana Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Jeff Jackson Susan Sillick 406-444-7693 ssillick@mt.gov
Montana Department of Transportation 2011 $10,000.00 Jeff Jackson Susan Sillick 406-444-7693 ssillick@mt.gov
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Glenn Roberts Ann Scholz 603-271-1659 ann.scholz@dot.nh.gov
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Glenn Roberts Ann Scholz 603-271-1659 ann.scholz@dot.nh.gov
New Mexico Department of Transportation 2010 $100,000.00 Bob Meyers Elias Archuleta 505- 827-9853 Elias.Archuleta@state.nm.us
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Njoroge Wainaina Mrinmay Biswas 919-508-1865 biswas@ncdot.gov
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Njoroge Wainaina Mrinmay Biswas 919-508-1865 biswas@ncdot.gov
Oregon Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Jon Guido Michael Bufalino 503-986-2845 Michael.Bufalino@odot.oregon.gov
Oregon Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Jon Guido Michael Bufalino 503-986-2845 Michael.Bufalino@odot.oregon.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2010 $25,000.00 Tom Macioce Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2011 $25,000.00 Tom Macioce Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Jeff Horsfall Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov

Study Description

Study Description

The FHWA currently offers formal technical training on the design of highway bridge substructures using load and resistance factor design (LRFD). The training was developed to assist participants of varying levels of experience with transition of practice from allowable stress design (ASD) to LRFD for bridge substructures, foundations and retaining structures. For structural applications, training was based on the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 3rd Edition, 2004 (AASHTO LRFD specifications). For geotechnical applications, training referenced development work on AASHTO LRFD Section 10, Foundations, including the approved 2006 interim specifications. Considerable changes have occurred to Sections 3, 10 and 11 of the AASHTO LRFD specifications in the last few years, and significant work is required to address gaps and issues remaining in the geotechnical guidance. In order to remain current with technical guidance developed for state DOT039;s and address future changes to the AASHTO LRFD specifications, revisions to the reference materials, comprehensive design examples and training/technology transfer structure are necessary. These necessary revisions will provide up-to-date guidance for State DOT039;s and allow the developed materials to be flexible enough to easily accommodate future changes. Future changes in FHWA technical guidance and in the AASHTO LFRD specifications will have to address calibration of design methodologies for deep and shallow foundation design, earth retaining structures including mechanically stabilized earth (MSE), embankment and slope design, culverts, and soil and rock properties. In addition, such topics as serviceability in geotechnical design, loads and load combinations, and extreme events must be addressed. This pooled fund effort will support several activities to address these topics.

Objectives

The project objectives are to: 1) Revise and update comprehensive bridge design examples to reflect the most recent changes to Sections 3, 10 and 11 of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Standards; 2) Redevelop instructor led and web-based training for transportation engineers responsible for substructure and foundation design of bridges; 3) Identify research needs for continued advancement, and improved reliability and cost effectiveness of LRFD design methodologies for substructures and foundations.

Scope of Work

The scope of this pooled fund is to: 1) re-develop the instructor led training for state DOT039;s to focus on adaptation of state geotechnical and foundation design practice to the AASHTO LRFD specifications; 2) develop and maintain web-based training modules to focus on specific technical aspects of the LRFD transition. This would include methods for calibration of design methods and development of local/regional resistance factors, information and guidance on bi-annual changes to the AASHTO LRFD specifications; 3) update and distribute comprehensive design examples for state DOT use; 4) identify research needs and develop work statements for future funding.

Comments

This project will occur in two (2) phases. Phase I will encompass development of training materials and identification of research needs. Maintenance and updating of materials will be a Phase II activity. The estimated duration of Phase I is 18 months from notice to proceed. The requested contribution for this pooled fund solicitation is $50,000 per partner, per fiscal year. The minimim contribution that will be accepted is $20,000 per partner, per fiscal year.

Title File/Link Type Private
Acceptance Memo MEMO-LeadAgencyforPooledFundSolicitation_no1246_no1_3-2010.pdf Memorandum Public
Quarterly Report: April - June 2011 Quarterly Report April-June 2011.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October - December 2011 TPF-5 227 Quarterly Report Form - 4th QTR 2011.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July - September 2012 September 2012 - Quarterly Report Form.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October - December 2012 December 2012 - Quarterly Report Form.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Progress Report Covering FY 2013 FY 2013_-_Quarterly_Report_Form[1].pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Progress Report Covering FY 2014 FY 2014_-_Quarterly_Report_Form[1].pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
No document attached.

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