Use of Compressible Expanded Polystyrene Blocks and Geogrids for Retaining Wall Structures

The use of a compressible layer such as expanded polystyrene blocks behind a rigid retaining wall and geogrid layers embedded in a dense granular backfill is examined as a reinforcement technique for retaining wall structures. The mobile model retaining walls adjacent to reinforced model specimens a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS 2002/08/15, Vol.42(4), pp.29-41
Hauptverfasser:	Tsukamoto, Yoshimichi, Ishihara, Kenji, Kon, Hirohito, Masuo, Takayuki
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	active earth pressure Applied sciences Buildings. Public works earth pressure earth pressure at rest Earthwork. Foundations. Retaining walls EPS Exact sciences and technology geogrids Geotechnics Miscellaneous model test retaining wall sandy soil (IGC: E5/H2)
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