Design Procedure for Geosynthetic Reinforced Steep Slopes.

Abstract

This report presents a method for the design of geosynthetic reinforced slopes. A computer program ReSlope was developed to allow the user to optimize the design by accounting for elements such as user-specified partial safety factors, geosynthetic ultimate strength, cohesive soils, pore water pressure, external loads, and seismicity. This report provides recommendations regarding selection of soil shear strength parameters, safety factors, and practical specifications for reinforcement layout Design aspects related to erosion control and construction are also discussed. Finally, tips regarding arrest of tension cracks and an economical procedure for repairing a failed slope are given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA321646

Entities

People

  • Dov Leshchinsky

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cohesive Soils
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Engineers
  • Failure Analysis
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Operating Systems
  • Safety
  • Safety Factor
  • Shear Strength
  • Soils
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Software Engineering