reinforced embankments

Reinforced embankments

Design and calculation

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reinforced embankments

Reinforced embankments

reinforced embankments

Reinforced embankments Design and calculation

• Uphill side: interaction between the block and

the embankment

• Embankment structural response

• Downhill side: displacements and deformations

of the embankment

• Loads on foundations

reinforced embankments

Reinforced embankments Test 1:1 scale – numerical model

reinforced embankments

Uphill side the impact

Distinct Elements Model (DEM) calibrated by full-scale tests up to 6000 kJ

Elasto-visco-plastic analytical model

Penetration of the block Impact force transmission

reinforced embankments

Uphill side Block penetration and dynamic impact force

reinforced embankments

Structural response

OUTPUT

Failure surface

Size and weight of the volume

Forces between all the elements

INPUT Properties of the ground (fill material) and the reinforcing

structure (polymeric geogrids)

reinforced embankments

Downhill side displacements

reinforced embankments

Foundations loads

reinforced embankments

Reinforced embankments Design Approach (LSD)

Combined loads

Seismic performance analysis Structural response after impact

local and global stability

stresses on the reinforcing structure

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