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Reliability-based design of internal limit states for mechanically stabilized earth walls using geosynthetic reinforcement Open
This paper demonstrates reliability-based design for tensile rupture and pullout limit states for mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls constructed with geosynthetic (geogrid) reinforcement. The general approach considers the accuracy …
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Laboratory evaluation of dynamic behavior of steel-strip mechanically stabilized earth walls Open
To investigate the influence of the peak acceleration, the loading duration, and the strip length on the dynamic behavior of steel-strip reinforced soil walls (SSWs), in terms of the dynamic reinforcement load distribution and the dynamic …
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Numerical parametric study on behavior of bearing reinforcement earth walls with different backfill material properties Open
This paper presents a numerical parametric study on behavior of bearing reinforcement earth (BRE) walls with different backfill properties using the finite-element method software PLAXIS 2D. The primary objective of this study was to impro…
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Geosynthetic Reinforced Steep Slopes: Current Technology in the United States Open
Geosynthetics is a crucial mechanism in which the earth structures can be mechanically stabilized through strength enforcing tensile reinforcement. Moreover, geosynthetic reinforcement stabilizes steep slopes through incorporating the poly…
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Design and Construction Guidelines for Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments and Integrated Bridge Systems Open
This manual outlines the state of the art and recommended practice for designing and constructing geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) technology for the application of abutments and the Integrated Bridge System (IBS). It was developed to pr…
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Pseudo-static internal stability analysis of geosynthetic-reinforced earth slopes using horizontal slices method Open
In this study, the well-established pseudo-static approach along with the horizontal slices method (HSM) is employed to investigate the seismic internal stability of geosynthetic-reinforced earth slopes. Previous simple HSM analyses were b…
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Evaluating the Role of Geofoam Properties in Reducing Lateral Loads on Retaining Walls: A Numerical Study Open
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam is a lightweight compressible material that has been widely used in various civil engineering projects. One interesting application of EPS in geotechnical engineering is to reduce the lateral earth pressu…
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Effect of reinforcing technique on strain-dependent dynamic properties of reinforced earth walls Open
Due to lack of sufficient understanding of the strain-dependent dynamic properties of reinforced mass, existing soil and reinforcement models are not capable of accurately representing the seismic response of reinforced soil structures in …
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3D-FEM Analysis on Geogrid Reinforced Flexible Pavement Roads Open
Nowadays, the need to increase pavement service life, guarantee high performance, reduce service and maintenance costs has been turned a greater attention on the use of reinforcements. This paper presents findings of a numerical investigat…
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Effects of Geogrid Reinforcement on the Backfill of Integral Bridge Abutments Open
The construction of integral bridges is one of the most effective methods to reduce bridges’ construction and in-service costs. However, there are associated geotechnical problems with their abutments backfill due to the integrated abutmen…
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Numerical Investigations on the Load Distribution over the Geogrid of a Basal Reinforced Piled Embankment under Cyclic Loading Open
The application of basal reinforced piled embankments and earth structures is an approved method particularly in traffic route engineering as technique for transferring static and variable loads on soil layers with low bearing capacity (e.…
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Pile-Supported Embankments for Loose Sandy Soils Open
This research focuses on advancing the geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankment technology over loose sandy soil. A small-scale laboratory model supported by floating piles and a geotextile layer was constructed, and a numerical m…
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The Determination of Pullout Parameters for Sand with a Geogrid Open
The concept of designing mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls is divided into internal and external stability review methods, and one of the design factors required in internal stability analysis is the frictional characteristics betw…
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Assessment of Seismic Bearing Capacity of a Strip Footing Resting on Reinforced Earth Bed using Pseudo-Static Analysis Open
The use of geosynthetic reinforcement to enhance the ultimate load-bearing capacity and reduce the anticipated settlement of the shallow foundation has gained sufficient attention in the geotechnical field. The improved performance of the …
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A 3D numerical analysis of the compaction effects on the behavior of panel-type MSE walls Open
Soil is weak in tension but strong in compression. The resistance to tensile deformation of soil is given by the tensile force of the reinforcement in the reinforced soil, and the tensile force of the reinforcement is generated by the fric…
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Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall with Deformed Steel Bars Embedded in Tire Shred-Sand Mixture Open
This article presents the experimental and numerical analysis behavior on Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall (MSE) under applied overburden load performed on the 1.5 m high, 0.9 m width, and 1.2 m length reinforced with deformed steel bars…
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The use of polymeric and metallic geogrid on a full-scale MSE wall/embankment on hard foundation: a comparison of field data with simulation Open
A full-scale reinforced earth embankment was designed and constructed by the Department of Highways of Thailand on a hard foundation in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. Two types of reinforcement were used in the embankment. One side was re…
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Numerical Study of the Behavior of Back-to-Back Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls Open
Back-to-back mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls can sustain significant loadings and deformations due to the interaction mechanisms which occur between the backfill material and reinforcement elements. These walls are commonly used …
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Numerical investigation of quay walls reinforced with geosynthetic Open
Earth wall reinforced with geogrids (a type of Mechanically Stabilizes Earth wall) are used widely nowadays in varies geotechnical applications. However, applications of reinforced earth are still very limited in marine works such as harbo…
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Assessment of Soil–Structure Interaction Approaches in Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls: A Review Open
Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls are recognized for their cost-effectiveness and superior performance as earth-retaining structures. The integration of internally reinforced walls has transformed soil preservation practices, garne…
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Analysis of the Working Response Mechanism of Wrapped Face Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall under Strong Vibration Open
A series of shaking table tests were carried out to explore the dynamic characteristics and working mechanisms of wrapped-face reinforced soil-retaining walls under strong vibration. Under the 0.1–1.0 g horizontal peak ground acceleration …
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Numerical Study of the Influence of the Interaction Distance, the Polymeric Strips Pre-Tensioning, and the Soil–Polymeric Interaction on the Performance of Back-to-Back Reinforced Soil Walls Open
This study describes the results of a series of 2D finite element method (FEM) numerical models of 6 m high back-to-back reinforced soil walls using the geotechnical software PLAXIS. These structures are used to support embankments, especi…
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Numerical Limit Analysis of the Stability of Reinforced Retaining Walls with the Strength Reduction Method Open
The failure mechanism of MSE (mechanically stabilized earth) walls was studied via numerical analysis with the finite element strength reduction method, which was verified as an effective technique by simulating the experimental results re…
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Pullout Resistance of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall Steel Strip Reinforcement in Uniform Aggregate Open
A wide range of reinforcement-backfill combinations have been used in mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls. Steel strips are one type of reinforcement used to stabilize aggregate backfill through anchorage. In the current MSE wall des…
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Experimental and Numerical study of earth slope reinforcement using ordinary and rigid stone columns Open
Earth slopes stabilization is one of the main issues focused on by are in geotechnical engineer. Use of stone columns is one of approaches well increasing the safety factor of earth slopes of the soil embankments; furthermore, it is econom…
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A Case Study of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Wall Failure in the State of Tennessee; Recommendations for Future Design and Constructions Open
This study presents an investigation into the failure of a MSE retaining wall in Tennessee, USA. The wall was constructed to support an embankment development, but it failed catastrophically, causing damage to the road and posing a signifi…
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Comparison of Coupled Flow-deformation and Drained Analyses for Road Embankments on CMC Improved Ground Open
The use of controlled modulus columns (CMC) is gaining increased popularity in the support of rail and road bridge approach embankments on soft soils. The further columns are driven into the competent firm soils, the further the design wil…
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Testing Aggregate Backfill for Corrosion Potential Open
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has designed and constructed numerous mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls to support new and expanded highway projects throughout Kansas. MSE walls often contain galvanized steel strips …
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Dynamic analysis of MSE wall subjected to surface vibration loading Open
Extensively used Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls in Rail Transportation System (RTS) are vulnerable to surface vibrations generated by moving vehicles. Hence, it is necessary to consider the effects of surface vibrations during t…
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Stability of Reinforced Retaining Wall under Seismic Loads Open
Based on the horizontal slice method (HSM) and assuming a log spiral slip surface, a method to analyze the stability of a reinforced retaining wall under seismic loads was established in this study by calculating the tensile force of the r…