Analysis for Settlement of Bridge Abutment Backfill

The settlement of bridge abutment backfill is mostly consisted of the settlement of foundation and embankment in the period of use.The problem exists in many construction projects.It not only badly increases bridge maintenance cost,but also has disadvantageous effect on the work of normal transportation.It brings significant loss to the country and has negative influence on the society.This paper provides a series of control measures by analyzing the reasons of settlement in foundation and embankment.The methods can be provided as guidance for engineering construction and detection in future.