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Page 1: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane Grout 

Page 2: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

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

Page 3: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

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

Page 4: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

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

Page 5: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

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.

Page 7: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

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:

Page 12: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

Hand Scaling

Page 13: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

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

Page 19: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

Spot Rock Bolting

Page 20: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

Spot Rock Bolting

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Drain Holes

Page 22: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

Drain Holes

Page 23: Rock Slope Stabilization Utilizing Polyurethane...Rock Fall Event On December 13, 2002 a rockfall event occurred on a 240 ft long slope adjacent to the northbound lane of the

Drain Holes

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Conclusion