Effect of rainfall on performance of geosynthetic reinforced soil wall using stress-pore pressure coupled analysis

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of a numerical investigation on the effect of rainfall on the performance of reinforced soil wall. The stress-pore pressure coupled finite element formulation was first introduced. The use of stress-pore pressure coupled finite element formulation was then illustrated for simulation of rainfall and a geosynthetic reinforced wall interaction. Using the results, the effect of rainfall on the geosynthetic reinforced wall was examined in terms of the time variation of lateral wall displacement and reinforcement loads. The results indicate that a geosynthetic reinforced soil wall backfilled with marginal soils can undergo significant increases in the wall displacement and the reinforcement loads. The role of matric suction within the reinforced zone is highlighted. Practical implications are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeoCongress 2013
Subtitle of host publicationStability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III - Proceedings of the 2013 Congress
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages566-573
Number of pages8
Edition231 GSP
ISBN (Print)9780784412787
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 Congress on Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geo-Congress 2013 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 3 Mar 20137 Mar 2013

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number231 GSP
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Conference

Conference2013 Congress on Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geo-Congress 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period3/03/137/03/13

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