Anchored Earth Retention

About the Committee

The Anchored Earth Retention (AER) Committee is comprised of interested engineering professionals (aka, industry competitors) dedicated to providing
  • primary assistance in the writing of applicable specifications 
  • review, commentary and formal acceptance of design and construction specifications 
  • a network of industry professionals to perform research necessary for the advancement of AER technologies
Mission 
Through the use of education, training, seminars, research, specifications, and other means, this committee will work with owners (private and public), contractors, and suppliers to increase the use, understanding, quality, and economy of geo-support systems, as defined by the committee.
  • to offer the "supplier" point of view in the evolution of ADSC programs and overall industry direction 
  • to provide support of industry advancement and enhancement activities
Goals 
  • Review, comment, and participate in the preparation of technical papers, specifications, and industry guidelines, as the needs arise
  • Work closely with related trade association committees to insure the interests of ADSC-IAFD members are best served
  • Conduct anchored earth retention seminars as the demand supports and requires 
  • Continue alliance activities with collaborating agencies (e.g., AASHTO, FHWA, Geo-Institute, DFI) 
  • Outreach to Universities

Projects

  • FHWA Hollow Bar Anchor Study
  • Grouted Wedge Study-Phase IIB

 


Committee Membership


For committee membership application or information please email:kecamper@haywardbaker.com

Meetings

Committee Meetings
 
AER Committee meetings occur four times a year at the Annual Meeting, Spring Board Meeting, Summer Meeting, and Fall Board Meeting.