Abstract
A retaining wall system that combines capillary barrier principles and utilization of geobags, Geobarrier System (GBS), has been proposed. The expected performances of the GBS after construction and during rainfall were investigated using numerical simulations. Coupled stress-pore pressure analyses were conducted to obtain the horizontal displacement, surface displacement and tension forces in the geogrids of the GBS. The results showed that the horizontal displacements in the GBS were affected by rainfall infiltration. The GBS restricts water infiltration into the residual soil layer hence minimizing the horizontal displacements and tension forces in the geogrids.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Landslides and Engineered Slopes. Experience, Theory and Practice |
Editors | Stefano Aversa, Leonardo Cascini, Luciano Picarelli, Claudio Scavia |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Inc. |
Pages | 1699-1706 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781138029880, 9781138029880, 9781138029880 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 12th International Symposium on Landslides, 2016 - Napoli, Italy Duration: Jun 12 2016 → Jun 19 2016 |
Publication series
Name | Landslides and Engineered Slopes. Experience, Theory and Practice |
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Volume | 3 |
Conference
Conference | 12th International Symposium on Landslides, 2016 |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Napoli |
Period | 6/12/16 → 6/19/16 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 Associazione Geotecnica Italiana, Rome, Italy.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Earth-Surface Processes