AASHTO PP 102-20 PDF Download

The AASHTO PP 102-20 standard aims to establish a standardized method for electronically transmitting geotechnical data. This practice is essential for ensuring consistency and completeness in the transfer of data between different software applications, GIS visualization platforms, and geotechnical data management systems.

By adhering to this standard, geotechnical data can be generated, checked, and transferred with maintained integrity. The adoption and implementation of this standard can lead to more efficient programming, automation, data management, interchange, and workflow operations related to geotechnical investigations, testing, analyses, reporting, designs, bid-package preparation, construction, and performance monitoring. Furthermore, following the guidelines outlined in this standard allows for easy management and retrieval of geotechnical data, which can be considered an asset of intrinsic value for future applications.

To facilitate the digital interchange of geotechnical data, this standard practice requires the use of a specific data transfer protocol known as Data Interchange for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (DIGGS). This protocol ensures standardized data transfer and can potentially be expanded in the future to enable the systematic reporting of geotechnical-related performance measures for asset management purposes.