FIELD MEASUREMENTS OF AN EARHT SUPPORT SYSTEM

Two case studies of lateral earth support system are presented. This system uses the insitu earth reinforcement technique, which is different from the conventional systems that serve to retain soils behind a vertical cut, to strengthen the native soil. The field results were compared with predictions obtained from a finite element method of analysis. In general, the predictions agree well with the field measurement demonstrating that the analytical procedures developed can correctly predict the field behavior. Furthermore, it has shown that ground movements adjacent to an open excavation can be determined and controlled if a properly designed system is installed. Hence, the insitu earth reinforcement lateral support system has shown to offer a viable alternative for providing lateral support in deep excavation. (ASCE)

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• Authors:
  • Shen, C K
  • Bang, S
  • Romstad, K M
  • Kulchin, L
  • DeNatale, J S
• Publication Date: 1981-12

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 1625-42
• Serial:
  • Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • Volume: 107
  • Issue Number: GT12
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1090-0241
  • Serial URL: http://ojps.aip.org/gto

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Excavations; Field tests; Finite element method; Lateral supports; Mechanically stabilized earth; Open cut excavation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Field measurements
• Old TRIS Terms: Open cuts
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00348492
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 16734
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 30 1982 12:00AM