47. Slope stabilisation by vertical soil reinforcement
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Published:1991
D. H. Barker, BSc, MICE, MIHT, PEng, 1991. "47. Slope stabilisation by vertical soil reinforcement", Slope stability engineering developments and applications: Proceedings of the international conference on slope stability organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers and held on the Isle of Wight on 15–18 April 1991, The Institution of Civil Engineers
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A reinforced soil technique comprising a vertical array of inclusions is discussed. It is shown theoretically and practically basis to perform a role similar to now well-proven reinforced soil systems comprising horizontal arrays of reinforcing inclusions. Vertical soil reinforcement permits existing slopes to be reinforced or repaired with only a fraction of the volume of excavation necessary for horizontal arrays of reinforcement. The paper shows that the technique offers the possibility of highly cost-effective stabilisation of natural slopes and existing embankments and cuttings. Its potential for forming other types of soil structures is also discussed.
INTRODUCTION
SLOPE SURFACE TREATMENT
ADDITIONAL SLOPE STABILISATION EFFECTS
THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATIONS OF THE TECHNIQUE
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
PERFORMANCE AND COST
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
RFERENCES
