Seismic Effects on the Design of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Earth Retaining Structures

Abstract

For the purposes of this paper, the study will be limited to developing a design method for earth retaining structures that have been reinforced with geosynthetics and are subjected to cyclic motion such as that caused by earthquakes. It will examine some case studies of the performance of geosynthetic reinforced earth retaining structures (GSRW) and review some time tested concepts dealing with both geosynthetics and seismic earth pressures. Finally, this paper will mesh the various concepts together to form a step-by-step procedure for designing one type of earth retaining structure and compare the results to an equivalent concrete cantilever retaining wall.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA350982

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey J. Carter

Organizations

  • Old Dominion University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bearing Capacity
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Programs
  • Construction
  • Dynamic Loads
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Equations
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Materials
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Retaining Walls
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Static Pressure

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Seismology
  • Systems Analysis and Design