DESIGN METHODS FOR BASALLY REINFORCED PILE-SUPPORTED EMBANKMENTS OVER SOFT GROUND

The use of high strength geosynthetics to transfer loading on to piles is now an established and increasingly popular technique for carrying embankments over very soft ground. Many successful case histories, both in this country and abroad, have been reported in the literature over recent years. The precise mechanism by which load is transferred to the geosynthetics, however, remains relatively poorly understood. It is felt that while several design methods currently exist, none yet truly captures the key characteristics of these complex structures. This paper highlights some of the inconsistencies which exist in current design methodology in particular BS8006 Section 8, and identifies important issues in the design of such structures which are not currently addressed by existing methods. (A)

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  EMAP CONSTRUCT LIMITED

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  LONDON,   United Kingdom  EC1R 4QX
• Authors:
  • LOVE, J
  • MILLIGAN, G
• Publication Date: 2003-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 39-43
• Serial:
  • GROUND ENGINEERING
  • Volume: 36
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: EMAP CONSTRUCT LIMITED
  • ISSN: 0017-4653

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compressibility; Material reinforcement; Reinforcing materials; Soils; Support piles
• ITRD Terms: 5905: Compressibility; 3399: Pile; 3471: Reinforcement (in mater); 4156: Soil
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00943332
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jun 11 2003 12:00AM