<p><p><strong>Supporting Reference(s):<br></strong><em>Hinchberger and Rowe (2003)<br>Humphrey (1986)<br>Humphrey et al. (1986)<br>Rowe and Li (2005)</em></p><p>Both equilibrium analyses and finite element analyses can be used to design geosynthetic reinforced embankments. Duncan and Wright (2005) state that finite element analyses should be performed for precedent-setting applications.

<p><p><strong>Current FHWA Reference(s):<br></strong><em>Holtz et al.

<p><p><strong>Reference(s):</strong></p><p><em>Holtz et al. (2008)</em></p><p><strong>Method Summary</strong></p><p>Moisture and density testing of the fill materials should be completed as the fill is placed. Laboratory testing should include the determination of the optimum moisture content and maximum dry density of the material, which provides the benchmark for comparison of field moisture and densities.