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Long-term pullout resistance of geogrid reinforcement for retaining walls.
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Creator
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Gao, Shangsui., Florida Atlantic University, Reddy, Dronnadula V.
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Abstract/Description
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An experimental and analytical investigation is presented for two types of geogrids: HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) and PET (Polyester). Sand and limerock were used for the backfill material, which meet the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) Material Specifications, with simulation of unsaturated and saturated condition. Eight pullout test boxes were designed and constructed, each with a specially designed stainless steel clamp. The measured strain-time relations for unsaturated...
Show moreAn experimental and analytical investigation is presented for two types of geogrids: HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) and PET (Polyester). Sand and limerock were used for the backfill material, which meet the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) Material Specifications, with simulation of unsaturated and saturated condition. Eight pullout test boxes were designed and constructed, each with a specially designed stainless steel clamp. The measured strain-time relations for unsaturated and saturated soils for various levels of the pullout force until the peak value (up to 10,000 hours of exposure), and varying distances from the loading end were plotted. The normal and principal stresses in the soil, and the strains along the geogrid were determined from the finite element analysis for the unsaturated soil condition for various pullout force levels. The results were analyzed and a generalized method proposed for practical design using sliding resistance factors.
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Date Issued
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1999
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15689
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Subject Headings
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Retaining walls, Geogrids, Soil stabilization
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Format
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Document (PDF)
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Title
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Stability Analysis of Geosynthetic Reinforced MSW Landfill Slopes Considering Effects of Biodegradation and Extreme Wind Loading.
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Creator
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Pant, Sharmila, Sobhan, Khaled, Florida Atlantic University, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
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Abstract/Description
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A numerical investigation was conducted to evaluate the geotechnical safety and slope stability of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) landfills, considering the effects of geosynthetic reinforcements, biodegradation of the waste, and associated changes in material properties, and extreme wind force simulating hurricane conditions. Three different landfill slopes, 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 having the height of 122m and width of 2134m, were analyzed using Limit Equilibrium Method (SLOPE/W) and Finite Element...
Show moreA numerical investigation was conducted to evaluate the geotechnical safety and slope stability of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) landfills, considering the effects of geosynthetic reinforcements, biodegradation of the waste, and associated changes in material properties, and extreme wind force simulating hurricane conditions. Three different landfill slopes, 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 having the height of 122m and width of 2134m, were analyzed using Limit Equilibrium Method (SLOPE/W) and Finite Element Modeling (ANSYS). Techniques developed in this study were used to analyze a case history involving a geogrid reinforced mixed landfill expansion located in Austria. It was found that few years after construction of the landfill, there is a significant decrease in the FS due to biodegradation. Extreme wind loading was also found to cause a substantial loss in the FS. The geosynthetic reinforcement increased the slope stability and approximately compensated for the damaging effects of biodegradation and wind loading.
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Date Issued
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2016
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004707, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004707
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Subject Headings
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Engineering geology -- Mathematical models, Fills (Earthwork), Geogrids -- Performance, Geosynthetics, Reinforced soils, Retaining walls -- Performance, Sanitary landfills, Slopes (Soil mechanics) -- Stability, Soil stabilization, Structural analysis (Engineering)
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Format
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Document (PDF)