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Time-Dependent Deformation Characteristics of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Using Plane Strain Compression Tests  

Yoo Chung-Sik (Dept. of Civil Engrg., Sungkyunkwan Univ.)
Kim Sun-Bin (Dept. of Civil Engrg., Sungkyunkwan Univ.)
Lee Bong-Won (Dept. of Civil Engrg., Sungkyunkwan Univ.)
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Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society / v.21, no.10, 2005 , pp. 85-97 More about this Journal
Abstract
Despite a number of advantages of reinforced earth walls over conventional concrete retaining walls, there exist concerns over long-term residual deformation when subjected to repeated and/or cyclic loads, especially when used as part of permanent structures. In view of these concerns, in this paper time-dependent deformation characteristics of geosynthetic reinforced soil under sustained and/or repeated loads were investigated using a series of plane strain compression tests on geogrid reinforced weathered granite soil specimens. The results indicate that sustained or repeated loads can yield appreciable magnitudes of residual deformations, and that the residual deformations are influenced not only by the loading characteristics but by the mechanical properties of geogrid. It is also found that the preloading technique can be effectively used in controlling residual deformations of reinforced soils subjected to sustained and/or repeated loads.
Keywords
Geosynthetic; Plane strain compression test; Reinforced earth; Reinforced soil retaining wall; Repeated load; Sustained load;
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