TECHNICAL REPORT REMR-GT-23
Leshchinsky, D.  1997 (Jan).  "Design Procedure for Geosynthetic
Reinforced Steep Slopes."  Prepared by Leshchinsky, Inc., Newark,
DE, for U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station,
Vicksburg, MS.

     This report presents a method for the design of geosynthetic
reinforced slopes.  A computer program ReSlope was developed to
allow the user to optimize the design by accounting for elements
such as user-specified partial safety factors, geosynthetic
ultimate strength, cohesive soils, pore-water pressure, external
loads, and seismicity.  This report provides recommendations
regarding selection of soil shear strength parameters, safety
factors, and practical specifications for reinforcement layout. 
Design aspects related to erosion control and construction are
also discussed.  Finally, tips regarding arrest of tension cracks
and an economical procedure for repairing a failed slope are
given.

Keywords:  Computer analysis, Erosion control, Geosynthetics, 
           Reinforced soil, Slope repair, Slope stability, 
           Tension cracks##