...Kangyu Wang, BEng, MSc; Yan Zhuang, BEng, MSc, PhD; Hanlong Liu, BEng, MSc, PhD; Henglin Xiao, BEng, MSc, PhD Multilayered low-stiffness geogrids have been used in constructing embankments, but without full understanding of their true behaviour – for example, the construction of apartments...

... the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. embankments failure rocks/rock mechanics Figure 1 Tensile strength cut-off: (a) yield surface in the principal...

...) The studies were performed on samples of fly ash compacted according to the standard Proctor (SP) and the modified Proctor (MP) methods of optimum water content w _opt ± 5%. The range of water content corresponds to the moisture of fly ash built into the road embankments as well...

... works such as river and road embankments in the traditional monitoring of unsaturated soil variables. Figure 2 Phases of the laboratory preparation of the ‘soil cake’ used for installing the suction sensor: (a) tools required, (b) initial positioning of the tube, (c) placing of the MPS-6 sensor, (d...

... laboratory apparatus are presented, focusing particularly on the consolidated undrained triaxial compression and direct simple shear approaches. Based on documented case histories of embankments, dikes and natural peat slopes, guidance is given for operational shear strength assessments in peat, aimed...

...Ismacahyadi Bagus Mohamed Jais, PhD Consolidation and collapse settlements are common threats to existing highways and buildings around the world. With the emergence of various ground improvement technologies, lightweight materials are alternative solutions for filling embankment settlement, ground...