Highways Agency Reports

The report reviews data available from both laboratory and field trials relating to the durability of glass fibre reinforced plastic straps ('Fibretain') used for reinforced earth applications. The findings are compared to the recommendations given in the British board of Agrement Roads and Bridges Certificate No. 83/25 (This certificate lapsed during the course of this investigation). The data shows that there is no immediate cause for concern for the intergrity of 'Fibretain' straps in existing reinforceed earth structures: they broadly confirm the recommendations in the BBA certificate and could be used to support a claim fro re-approval.