Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall...
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Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane Grout
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Project Overview
Project ID: PRA‐GWMP 4(1), 5(1)Location: George Washington Memorial Parkway, Washington, DC
Owner: Federal Highway AdministrationEngineer: Schnabel Engineering NorthGeneral Contractor: Sagres Construction Corp.Subcontractor: Coastal Drilling East, LLC
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Rock Fall EventOn December 13, 2002 a
rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the GWMP in Arlington County VA.
Initial cleanup / stabilization consisted of mechanical scaling and removal of fallen boulders, and placement of concrete barrier
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Recommendations
Polyurethane Resin (PUR) Grout
Advantages: Aesthetic Appeal Grout penetration Characteristics of PUR Reduction of pore volume
of rock Bonding capabilities Forming a water barrier Quick set time
Rock AnchorsAdvantages: Use is well established Engineering behavior is well
understood Tensioned rock anchors can
be verified Estimated less cost
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Recommendations
Polyurethane Resin (PUR) Grout
Disadvantages: Production and design
standards have not been established
PUR grout is more costly than cement grout
Temperature constraints for grout installation
Longevity of the grout
Rock AnchorsDisadvantages: Exposed plate and nut Bond between grout and
rock may weaken and deteriorate over time
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Decision
To retain as much of the natural esthetic look of the rock wall, PUR grouting was chosen as the stabilization technique. With potential spot rock bolting of larger rocks that may destabilize the rock wall further is removed through scaling.
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Job Description
Hand Scaling Drilling Grout Holes Injection of PUR Grout Spot Rock Bolting Drilling Drain Holes Installing PVC in Drain Holes
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Project Challenges
Location:
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Project Challenges
Environmental:
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Project Challenges
Access:
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Project Challenges
Rock Wall:
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Hand Scaling
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Grout Hole Layout
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Grout Hole Layout
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Drilling Grout Holes
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Injection of Polyurethane Resin (PUR) Grout – STI 70‐0.30
Characteristics: Dual component, high density, early strength, ground control grout
Uses: Ground control in mining and civil applications where early strength is critical to halt ground & strata movement and arrest deterioration of critical zones
Advantages: Provides instantaneous effect, will inject into the finest of fractures, can be rapidly deployed as a system, provides enormous strength
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Injection of PUR
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Spot Rock Bolting
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Spot Rock Bolting
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Spot Rock Bolting
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Drain Holes
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Drain Holes
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Drain Holes
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Conclusion