Impact Behavior of Geo-cells Used in Rock Fall Protection Dykes

In this paper, the impact behavior of composite geo-cells used as components of rock fall protection structures is studied experimentally. The response of single cells subjected to impact by a boulder vertically dropped with energies of 13.5kJ is analyzed. The influence of the cell filling material and cell boundary conditions is discussed. The damping potential of an impacted cell appears to depend on these 2 conditions. Experimental results are then compared with numerical ones obtained using the discrete element method-DEM.

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• Authors:
  • Lambert, S
  • Bertrand, D
  • Nicot, F
  • Gotteland, P
• Conference:
  • Tenth International Conference on Structures Under Shock and Impact
  • Location: The Algarve , Portugal
  • Date: 2008-5-14 to 2008-5-16
• Publication Date: 2008-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 197-206
• Monograph Title: Structures Under Shock and Impact X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Composite construction; Discrete element method; Embankments and retaining walls; Highway engineering; Impact loads; Rockfalls; Structural strengthening
• Uncontrolled Terms: Geocells
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01122706
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9781845641078
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 27 2009 7:48AM