Bian, C.; Lai, Z.; Liu, R.; Wang, Z.; Fan, K. Study on Non-Limited Earth Pressures of Soilbag-Reinforced Retaining Structures with Surcharge Loads. Materials2024, 17, 611.
Bian, C.; Lai, Z.; Liu, R.; Wang, Z.; Fan, K. Study on Non-Limited Earth Pressures of Soilbag-Reinforced Retaining Structures with Surcharge Loads. Materials 2024, 17, 611.
Bian, C.; Lai, Z.; Liu, R.; Wang, Z.; Fan, K. Study on Non-Limited Earth Pressures of Soilbag-Reinforced Retaining Structures with Surcharge Loads. Materials2024, 17, 611.
Bian, C.; Lai, Z.; Liu, R.; Wang, Z.; Fan, K. Study on Non-Limited Earth Pressures of Soilbag-Reinforced Retaining Structures with Surcharge Loads. Materials 2024, 17, 611.
Abstract
The earth pressure acting on soilbag reinforced retaining structures subjected to surcharge loads under non-limited states, is crucial for designing these structures. In this study, the earth pressures are investigated through model tests of the soilbag reinforced retaining wall. Findings from these tests reveal a non-linear distribution of lateral earth pressure on the wall when subjected to surcharge loads in non-limited states, with an observed escalation in pressure corresponding to increased surcharge loads. Compression tests on soilbags were conducted to analyze their lateral stress-strain behavior. Insights from these tests facilitated the development of a predictive method for estimating lateral pressure on soilbag reinforced retaining walls under similar conditions. This method, rooted in the principle of force equilibrium in differential elements, has its accuracy and reliability substantiated by the alignment of its predictions with the model test outcomes.
Keywords
Geosynthetics; Soilbag; Retaining wall; Earth pressure; Surcharge loads; Non-limit state
Subject
Engineering, Civil Engineering
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