Wall Type Abutment Defects:  Leaning

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Wall leaning due to undermining

CAUSES

RECOMMENDED REPAIRS INITIAL COST EXPECTED LIFE
  • Do nothing
    		•
  • Remove trees from embankment
    		•  $500/LF  10 years 
  • Underpin
    		•  $200/LF  15 years 
    • Replace
    		$800/LF  40 years 

    EXAMPLE

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    Abutment underpinning