Modern Reinforced Earth Theory and Technology - Graduate Textbook (21st Century Transportation Edition)

Author: Lei Shengyou
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book comprehensively and systematically summarizes and organizes the previous research achievements in the strength theory of reinforced earth. It discusses the strength of reinforced earth through various methods and approaches, introduces reasonable measurement methods for the coefficient of friction between soil and reinforcement, and provides detailed explanations of the precautions during the measurement process. Additionally, it covers the principles and methods of centrifugal model tests, centrifugal model tests and numerical calculations for double-sided reinforced earth high retaining walls, research on the friction connection between wall panels and reinforcement strips in composite modular reinforced earth retaining walls, and field tests of high retaining walls under high fill conditions. Furthermore, it briefly explains and introduces calculation methods for reinforced earth retaining walls and reinforced earth foundations. Finally, based on construction characteristics, it attempts a new approach to calculating earth pressure on reinforced earth retaining walls and provides distinctions and connections among terminology related to reinforced earth. This book can serve as a reference for postgraduate students in geotechnical engineering, as well as for researchers and engineering professionals in fields such as railways, highways, water conservancy, and industrial and civil construction.