REINFORCED EARTH VERSUS MULTI-ANCHOR STRUCTURES

The author considers that multi-anchor structures, while having the same advantages as reinforced earth may prove to be much cheaper. The article gives details of reinforced earth design, considering the choice of material for reinforcing strips and fill to satisfy requirements for durability and load transfer. The importance of good drainage is emphasised. In comparison a description is presented of multi-anchor design with its load transmission through reinforcement to anchors and thence to fill. The two methods are compared graphically with respect to internal and external stability, and the advantages of the multi-anchor method are then considered with regard to choice of reinforcement, fill material and use in excavations and cuttings.

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• Authors:
  • Dalton, D C
• Publication Date: 1980-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 40-41
• Serial:
  • GROUND ENGINEERING
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: EMAP CONSTRUCT LIMITED
  • ISSN: 0017-4653

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Anchorages; Costs; Design; Drainage; Durability; Embankments; Fills; Friction; Landslides; Loads; Material reinforcement; Mechanically stabilized earth; Reinforcing materials; Soil stabilization; Stability (Mechanics)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Anchors; Design criteria; Fill (Embankment)
• Old TRIS Terms: Embankment stabilization
• ITRD Terms: 3420: Anchorage; 9011: Design (overall design); 5910: Durability; 2801: Embankment; 5452: Friction; 5567: Load; 3349: Reinforced earth; 3471: Reinforcement (in mater); 5930: Stability
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Geotechnology; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00334450
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 9 1981 12:00AM