Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls are a mature earth
retention technology but concerns sometimes arise over who retains ultimate
responsibility for wall design, quality assurance, asset management and
repairs, and post-construction in-service monitoring, particularly if
significant construction or performance problems occur. Design,
Construction, Maintenance and Inspection Guide for Mechanically Stabilized
Earth Walls provides owners, engineers, suppliers and contractors of MSE walls
with practical guidance on the selection, design, construction, and inspection
of these structures with a focus on public works projects. The guide was
developed through reviews of published literature supplemented by a survey of
industry stakeholders. It is not intended to reproduce the large volume of
published design guidance and related information; rather the guide highlights
aspects of the current state of practice in Canada and suggests modifications
of current practice where deficiencies are apparent.