| Issue |
E3S Web Conf.
Volume 644, 2025
EUROGEO 8 - 8th European Conference on Geosynthetics
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| Article Number | 03005 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| Section | Reinforcement Applications | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202564403005 | |
| Published online | 01 September 2025 | |
On the construction rate of Geosynthetic-Reinforced and Pile-Supported Embankments
University of Padova, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Italy
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Abstract
Geosynthetic-Reinforced and Pile-Supported Embankments are conventionally designed with simplified limit-equilibrium theories that prioritize ultimate limit state analysis. However, these methodologies exhibit a significant limitation in their inability to quantify the progressive settlement at the embankment crest during the construction phase, which is a critical phase in the occurrence of the soil arching mechanism. Recent advancements in the field have introduced a displacement-based mathematical model which can assess settlements, stresses, and geosynthetic forces during embankment construction with minimal computational effort. This paper compares full-scale test data with this mathematical model to examine the impact of embankment construction rate on the evolution of settlements during construction.
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