... capacity Physical model test Finite element analysis Deep cement mixing (DCM) piles are most frequently utilized in the foundations of road embankments. During the past decades, much attention has been paid to field tests (Petchgate et al. 2003 ; Horpibulsuk et al. 2004...

...) Finite element analysis Bridge abutment The use of geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) has many advantages over traditional mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls due to its associated lower cost, reported construction time saving, and ease of applicability. A relatively new use...

... 11 07 2017 29 09 2017 © 2018 Thomas Telford Ltd 2018 Geosynthetics Geosynthetic reinforced soil wall Tiered configuration Offset distance Reinforcement length Finite element analysis The use of geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) walls as alternatives to conventional...

... the finite-element package ABAQUS 6.12 for modeling the USB and GRSB placed over a group of stone columns floating in soft clay. In finite-element analysis, geogrid is modeled as an elasto-plastic material. Compared to unreinforced clay, 1.72-fold, 2.83-fold and 5.30-fold increases in bearing capacity can...

... . 28 09 2015 04 04 2016 15 06 2016 © 2016 Thomas Telford Ltd 2016 Geosynthetics Consolidation Finite element analysis Ground improvement Stone column Stone columns are one of the most common techniques adopted to improve the bearing capacity of soft clay and reduce...

... indicated by the factor of safety (FS) of GRS slopes is calculated by limit equilibrium analysis. Stress information under various stress states is evaluated using finite element analysis. Advanced models and an integration algorithm are implemented in finite element code to enhance the simulation results...

... of the design procedure are available in NCMA (2009). © 2011 Thomas Telford Ltd 2011 Geosynthetics Reinforced soil wall Tiered walls Reduced-scale models Similitude Shear strength reduction method Finite element analysis Geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) walls have been well accepted...

...). These parameters are listed in Table 1 . Geosynthetics Granular column Stone column Granular pile Geosynthetic encasement Soft soil Finite element analysis Granular columns, which are sometimes referred to as stone columns, sand columns, or granular piles, are columns of compacted sand...

... 4 4 2009 © 2009 Thomas Telford Ltd 2009 Geosynthetics Earthquake Reinforcement Earth slope Slope stability Finite element analysis The mid-Niigata prefecture earthquake—magnitude 6.8 on the Richter scale—occurred in Japan on 23 October 2004. The epicentre was at latitude...

... Consolidation Smear Soil disturbance Design Finite element analysis Thick alluvial deposits of soft clayey soils are characterised by low shear strength, high compressibility and low hydraulic conductivity. Pre-treatment of these deposits by preloading combined with the installation of prefabricated...

... cot ⁡ ϕ + p ref ) m © 2007 Thomas Telford Ltd 2007 Geosynthetics Reinforced soil Geotextile Failure surface Finite element analysis Shear strains Reinforced soil is a composite structure formed by the interaction of soil with metallic or polymer reinforcements...

... interface friction coefficient yielded better section performance in terms of less stress on the subgrade and surface deformation. © 2005 Thomas Telford Ltd 2005 Geosynthetics Unpaved roads Reinforcement Numerical analysis Finite element analysis The behavior of geosynthetic-reinforced...

... q_a due to the embankment over the width b: 27 03 2004 27 03 2004 © 2005 Thomas Telford Ltd 2005 Geosynthetics Embankment Reinforcement Vertical drains Soft clay Stability Deformations Plasticity Creep Finite element analysis The behaviour and design...

... systems. In this study, the shear displacements of typical landfill composite liner system interfaces in response to municipal solid waste loads were evaluated using a finite element analysis. The interface shear-displacement parameters determined from available laboratory direct shear test data were used...

... 11 1994 Industrial Fabrics Association International, 1801 County Road B West, Roseville, Minnesota 55113-4061, USA, Telephone: 1/612-222-2508, Telefax: 1/612-631-9334 1995 Geosynthetic Reinforcement Creep Soil-geosynthetic interaction Finite element analysis Technical Paper...