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    Adoption of Geo-Composites in Construction of RE Walls

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    This office memorandum from the National Highways Authority of India discusses adopting geo-composites in the construction of retaining walls as a replacement for filter media. It notes that while geo-composites help with drainage, proper compaction near edges and corners of retaining wall panels is difficult. Insufficient compaction can result in subsidence of approaches. All regional officers and project directors are advised to ensure proper compaction by team leaders when using this methodology and include mandatory checks to avoid pavement settlement issues at critical locations like bridges and underpasses.

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    This office memorandum from the National Highways Authority of India discusses adopting geo-composites in the construction of retaining walls as a replacement for filter media. It notes that while geo-composites help with drainage, proper compaction near edges and corners of retaining wall panels is difficult. Insufficient compaction can result in subsidence of approaches. All regional officers and project directors are advised to ensure proper compaction by team leaders when using this methodology and include mandatory checks to avoid pavement settlement issues at critical locations like bridges and underpasses.

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    NHAI Circular : Adoption of Geo-Composites in Construction of RE Walls

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    This office memorandum from the National Highways Authority of India discusses adopting geo-composites in the construction of retaining walls as a replacement for filter media. It notes that while geo-composites help with drainage, proper compaction near edges and corners of retaining wall panels is difficult. Insufficient compaction can result in subsidence of approaches. All regional officers and project directors are advised to ensure proper compaction by team leaders when using this methodology and include mandatory checks to avoid pavement settlement issues at critical locations like bridges and underpasses.

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    Adoption of Geo-Composites in Construction of RE Walls

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    This office memorandum from the National Highways Authority of India discusses adopting geo-composites in the construction of retaining walls as a replacement for filter media. It notes that while geo-composites help with drainage, proper compaction near edges and corners of retaining wall panels is difficult. Insufficient compaction can result in subsidence of approaches. All regional officers and project directors are advised to ensure proper compaction by team leaders when using this methodology and include mandatory checks to avoid pavement settlement issues at critical locations like bridges and underpasses.

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    National Highways Authority of India
    (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways)
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    G-5 &6, Sector·10, Dwartta, New DBlhl·110075
    NHAIITech/TIC/21New-Tech/201 6/ 1-? / ?g "f Date: 06.08.2018

    OFFICE MEMORANDUM

    - - - Sub: - Kdoption of GeO:Composites i n c onstruct io n OfREwalis as replacemEmt of Filter


    Media - Strict Quality Assurance regarding

    It has been observed that as per the new methodology being adopted in accordance with
    various IRC guidelines such as clause no. 1.6 of IRC: SP 59 - 2002 (Guidelines for use of
    Geotextiles in Road Pavements & Associated Works), the Contractors I Concessionaires are using
    Geo-Composite as replacement of Filter Media to take care of drainage along the whole length,
    while construction of RE walls.

    2. As the above methodology being adopted using Geo-Composites is a replacement of 600


    mm wide filter media consisting of well graded crushed aggregates for proper exit of entrapped
    water, it throws severe challenges in Quality Assurance during the construction as the
    compaction level near the edges and corners of RE wall panels is difficult to achieve. If desired
    compaction is not done properly then it may result in to subsidence of approaches at the edges.
    The similar issues have been also observed in approaches of Underpasses, Culverts, and Bridges
    etc. where compaction level is not adequate, due to insufficient edge compaction, resulting into
    bumping ride .

    3. Hence, all the ROs & PDs are advised that while adopting such methodologies, it shall be
    ensured that the Team Leader of lEI AEI SC should ensure proper compaction and shall attend
    the RFls for the same and concerned PD shall include this item in the mandatory checking of the
    prescribed test! check measurements, so that settlement of the pavement may be avoided at
    such critical locations and smooth riding quality is ensured at the approaches of Bridgesl
    Culvertsl Flyoversl Underpasses etc.

    This is issued with the approval of Competent Authority. A


    ~l l 8
    (Ajay Kumar Sabharwal )
    GM (T) - SRD&Q

    To,

    All ROs I PDs for necessary action

    Copy for information also to,

    PS to Chairman

    PS to all Members

    All CGM (T) I GM (T) at NHAI HQ

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