FABRIC REINFORCED EARTH WALLS

Following an earlier article by RT Murray on fabric reinforcement of earth walls, the authors present a discussion on strain calculations for fabric reinforced earth structures. In their opinion strain calculations proposed, based on the elastic properties of the reinforcing fabrics, take no account of either construction sequence or method of forming the wall face. Reinforcing fabric strain is derived from incremental calculations based on soil and fabric properties having regard to plant and construction sequence used. The discussion concludes with a reply by RT Murray concerning fabric strains induced by depth of fill. (TRRL)

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• Authors:
  • JONES, CJFP
  • Broadbent, S
  • Murray, R T
• Publication Date: 1981-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 40-42
• Serial:
  • GROUND ENGINEERING
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: EMAP CONSTRUCT LIMITED
  • ISSN: 0017-4653

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Deformation; Depth; Design; Fills; Geotextiles; Mathematical models; Mechanical elasticity; Mechanical strain; Mechanically stabilized earth; Nonwoven materials; Retaining walls; Soils; Woven materials
• Old TRIS Terms: Strains
• ITRD Terms: 5595: Deformation; 9011: Design (overall design); 6473: Mathematical model; 4558: Nonwoven material; 3349: Reinforced earth; 3359: Retaining wall; 4156: Soil; 4549: Woven material
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; I51: Earthworks and Soil Drainage;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00361021
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 1982 12:00AM