DMRB Volume 2 Section 1 Part 5 (BD 70/03) Highway structures: Design (substructures and special structures), materials. Substructures. Strengthened/reinforced soils and other fills for retaining walls and bridge abutments. Use of BS 8006:1995, incorporating amendment No1 (issue 2 March 1999)
Publication Year
2003
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Implements BS 8006:1995 for retaining walls and bridge abutments. Introduces a method for designing base slabs for supporting vehicle parapets on retaining walls.
Document History
DMRB 2.1.5. Replaces BE 3/78. Design manual for roads and bridges (DMRB). Old series - DMRB Departmental Standards (Bridges and Structures). Supersedes BD 70/97.
ISBN
9780115524561
Publisher Information
Highways Agency
The Highways Agency is now known as Highways England. The new government company is in charge of operating England's motorways and major A roads, including modernising and maintaining the highways. Their publications include the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, the Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works and Interim Advice Notes.
