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Sep 1974
Recent Results of French Research on Reinforced Earth
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: François Schlosser and Nguyen-Thanh LongAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 100, Issue 3
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The fundamental mechanism of reinforced earth is based on friction between earth and reinforcements. Points of maximum tension in the reinforcements separate two zones: an active zone close to the face of the structure and a resistance zone analogous to the anchoring zone in the case of a tie rod. The influence of the fine fraction of the fill on the friction between earth and reinforcements has been studied in laboratory tests on samples of sand and powdered clay mixtures. Calculation methods of traction forces in the reinforcements are presented. A comparison is made between theoretical and experimental values for reinforced earth walls with and without surcharge (full-scale experiment, two-dimensional or three-dimensional models). A method based on the elastoplasticity theory is formulated for reinforced earth foundation rafts.
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Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 100 • Issue 3 • September 1974
Pages: 223 - 237
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© 1974 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Sep 1974
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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François Schlosser
Head of Soils and Foundations Dept., Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussees,Paris, France
Nguyen-Thanh Long
Engr., Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussées, Paris, France
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