Slope Stabilization at Bridge Abutment

Chippenham Parkway Slope Stabilization

Obsidian’s Joel Pinnix provided Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management and Project Inspection Services to the City of Richmond. The project required a geotechnical evaluation and development of slope repair recommendations.  The project required:

• soil sampling and testing
• inspection of grades
• confirmation of soil types used for cover
• slope re-construction
• realignment of stormwater management systems
• installation of cellular confinement system
• regrading and slope stabilization

During the course of the project, deterioration of the bridge approach slab had worsened considerably requiring further investigation and development of a remedial design allowing the project to continue on schedule.  Repair design required coordination with multiple City Departments and VDOT.

This type of success demonstrates our ability to manage complex construction project and respond to changing conditions during construction to bring projects to a successful conclusion.

Cellular Confinement System Used for Slope Stabilization

Final Product

City of Richmond

Department of Public Works

900 East Broad Street

Richmond, VA  23219

(804) 646-5413

M.S. Khara, P.E.