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Reinforced earth
See also: 895248.895294. 895295, 895377
895226
Safety factor of soil nails (In German)
Heuttler, A
Geoteclmik VI2, NI, 1989, PIO-13
Pullout tests were carried out on soil nails. Results were
analysed statistically and a safety factor evaluated. The calcu-
lated value is compared with those commonly used in engi-
neering practice.
895227
Limit analysis of reinforced slopes
Sawicki, A; Lesniewska. D
Geotext Geomem V7. N3. 1988, P203-220
A theoretical model of reinforced cohesive soil is first
presented, then the formulation of boundary value problems
by the method of characteristics described. The bearing capac-
ities of weightless and weighty reinforced slopes are calculated,
and results compared to those of experiments on small-scale
slopes. The plastic model and the method of characteristics are
seen to be useful tools for analysis of reinforced earth
structures.
895228
Applications of geotextiles for protecting unstable formations
from erosion (Alps) (In French)
Faure, Y, Gourc, J P; Giraud, A; Bechetoille, A
Proc 5th International Symposium on Landslides, Lausanne,
10-15 July 1988 I:2. P905-909. Publ Rotterdam: A A
Balkema, 1988
The use of geotextiles to strengthen poor soils susceptible to
erosion is a recent technique undergoing considerable develop-
ment. Two applications of the technique are presented: con-
struction of retained earth banks on steep slopes using sheets
of vertically stretched textile layers, and the use of in-situ soil
to build a small torrent control dam with geotextile containers
which must deform in order to accommodate movements
linked to the unstable nature of the abutments. Auth.
895229
Consolidation characteristics of Composite Ground
Enoki, M
Proc Eighth Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering, Kyoto, 20-24 July 1987 VI.
P361-364. Publ Japan: Japanese Society for Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering. 1987
Composite Ground, soft clayey ground improved by sand
piles, has been studied theoretically and in the laboratory. A
model of an element of Composite Ground has been devel-
oped and its behaviour analysed using the stress strain rela-
tions for sand and clay. One dimensional consolidation tests of
a section of Composite Ground give results in agreement with
model predictions. Reduction of settlement and improvement
in beating capacity are due to stress concentration in the sand
piles and stress reduction in the clay. Previous analyses overes-
timate settlement and must be modified.
1989 Pergamon Press pie. Reproduction not permitted
895230
FoUndation improvement by polymer grid reinforcement
Fukuda, N; Taki, M; Sutoh, Y
Proc Eighth Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering, Kyoto, 20-24 July 1987 VI,
P365-368. Publ Japan: Japanese Society for Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering. 1987
Laboratory testing and finite element analysis of foundations
improved by multilayer polymer grids or mattresses are
reported. Tests show mattresses are successful in improving
bearing capacity and reducing differential settlement as there
is a high degree of integration between soil and grids. For
layered reinforcement, a maximum interlayer spacing is rec-
ommended, above which failure occurs in the interlayer
region. The numerical analysis, which introduces a joint ele-
ment between the mattress and the soil, gives results in close
agreement with laboratory tests.
Soil stabilisation
895231
Soil-lime reactions: the behaviour of a Brazilian saprolitic soil
Bareili, N; Pontieri, M H; Melios, C B
Proc 2nd International Conference on Geomechanics in
Tropical Soils, Singapore, 12-14 December 1988 VI, P91-96.
Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema. 1988
A saprolitic soil was reacted with varying amounts of lime to
derive information on lime treatment of red tropical soils.
Specimen preparation is described. Unconfined compressive
strength tests, chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction, and scan-
ning electron microscopy were undertaken on all samples to
study reactions. Results show the soil reacts well with the
hydrated lime and support the idea that clay minerals in the
soil are responsible for the stabilisation.
895232
Laboratory investigation of lime columns for footings in
expansive soils
Nguyen, V U; Chowdhury, R N; EI-Hazouri, B
Proc 6th International Conference on Expansive Soils, New
Delhi, 1-4 December 1987 P301-307. Publ Rotterdam: A A
Balkema. 1988
The use of lime columns to stabilise expansive soil foundations
was studied. Eades and Grim's pH test was used to determine
the amount of lime required, and results compared with index
properties at various lime contents. The pH test is shown to be
quick and efficient. Swelling and settlement were measured in
a model foundation before and after treatment with lime col-
umns. Both swelling and settlement were reduced, showing the
method to be viable and economic.
895233
Stabilised soil as a material for dam construction in Africa
Robertson, J A; Bentel, E M, Blight, G E
Proc Ninth Regional Conference for Africa on Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering, Lagos, September 1987 VI,
P327-334. Publ Rotterdam: d A Balkema, 1987
The use of stabilised soil or roller compacted concrete for dam
construction is more economical than conventional concrete.
Properties and applications of roller compacted concrete, soil
cement and soil lime are described. Guidelines for selection of
soils and stabilisers are presented.