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Design of Reinforced Soil Structures
  • Publication no: ATS-5115
  • Published: 13 October 2026
  • Edition: 1.0

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5115 sets out the requirements for the design of Reinforced Soil Structures (RSS). It includes design requirements for the Reinforced Fill Material, soil reinforcement, Facing Elements and associated components.

This technical specification is also available to download as a Word document.

  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Referenced Documents
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Approval and Certification of Reinforced Soil Structure Systems
  • 5. Design – General
  • 6. Geotechnical Site Investigation
  • 7. Principles of Design
  • 8. Design Requirements
  • 9. Load Combinations
  • 10. Material and Economic Ramification Factors
  • 11. Dimensions and Embedment of the RSS
  • 12. Information for External and Internal Design
  • 13. External Design
  • 14. Internal Design
  • 15. Materials
  • 16. Design Documentation and Certification
  • Annexure A Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
  • Amendment Record
  • Attachment A Contract Specific Requirements
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