Ting Li , Yi Zhong , Peng Xu , Guangqing Yang , Guanlu Jiang
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Abstract
The role of wall facing is crucial in the design of MSE walls. This study employed two centrifuge model tests specifically designed to analyze walls with two distinct facing types: full-height panel facing and modular block facing. Additionally, surcharge loads were applied to these MSE walls to simulate real-world conditions. The findings from these tests revealed that MSE walls with full-height panel facing exhibited superior performance under the combined effects of self-weight and surcharge loads. The measured maximum horizontal displacements in walls with full-height panel facing and modular block facing were about 55% and 85% of those predicted from current design guidelines at EOS3, respectively. The influence of the surcharge loads on the reinforcement loads was found to be substantial for both wall types, especially for the case of model wall with modular block facing, where the reinforcement loads in the upper half of the wall increased by about 30% from EOS2 to EOS3. The insights garnered from this study contribute to a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the impact of facing types on the practical construction and design of MSE walls, offering valuable guidance for future engineering applications.
期刊介绍:
The range of products and their applications has expanded rapidly over the last decade with geotextiles and geomembranes being specified world wide. This rapid growth is paralleled by a virtual explosion of technology. Current reference books and even manufacturers' sponsored publications tend to date very quickly and the need for a vehicle to bring together and discuss the growing body of technology now available has become evident.
Geotextiles and Geomembranes fills this need and provides a forum for the dissemination of information amongst research workers, designers, users and manufacturers. By providing a growing fund of information the journal increases general awareness, prompts further research and assists in the establishment of international codes and regulations.