An efficient optimal neural network based on gravitational search algorithm in predicting the deformation of geogrid-reinforced soil structures

E Momeni, A Yarivand, MB Dowlatshahi… - Transportation …, 2021 - Elsevier
The deformation of a Geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) structure is a key factor in designing
this type of retaining structures. On the other hand, the feasibility of artificial intelligence …

Limit analysis of lateral earth pressure on geosynthetic-reinforced retaining structures using finite element and second-order cone programming

H Fathipour, M Payan, RJ Chenari - Computers and Geotechnics, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, a thorough numerical study is conducted to rigorously evaluate the lateral
earth pressures exerted on the retaining walls backfilled with geosynthetic-reinforced soil …

Numerical study of reinforced soil segmental walls using three different constitutive soil models

B Huang, RJ Bathurst, K Hatami - Journal of Geotechnical and …, 2009 - ascelibrary.org
A numerical finite-difference method (FLAC) model was used to investigate the influence of
constitutive soil model on predicted response of two full-scale reinforced soil walls during …

Improved simplified method for prediction of loads in reinforced soil walls

TM Allen, RJ Bathurst - Journal of Geotechnical and …, 2015 - ascelibrary.org
Abstract The Simplified Method as reported in AASHTO and Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) manuals has been demonstrated to give poor predictions of unfactored …

Refinement of K-stiffness method for geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls

RJ Bathurst, Y Miyata, A Nernheim… - Geosynthetics …, 2008 - icevirtuallibrary.com
The K-stiffness Method is an empirically-developed working stress method used to compute
reinforcement loads for the internal stability design of geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls …

[HTML][HTML] Applications of geosynthetic membranes in soil stabilization and coastal defence structures

BO Oyegbile, BA Oyegbile - International Journal of Sustainable built …, 2017 - Elsevier
The use of geosynthetic in soil and coastal engineering is increasing and improving due to
improvements in its engineering properties and fabrication techniques. While some …

Field monitoring evaluation of geotextile-reinforced soil-retaining walls

CVS Benjamim, BS Bueno… - Geosynthetics …, 2007 - icevirtuallibrary.com
The use of geotextiles as reinforcement in soil-retaining walls may offer benefits over the use
of other types of reinforcement, such as metallic strips or geogrids. These include ease of …

Study on seismic stability and performance of reinforced soil walls using shaking table tests

P Xu, K Hatami, G Jiang - Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 2020 - Elsevier
The paper reports a 1 g shaking table test that was carried out on a reinforced soil wall with
an objective to study the acceleration amplification in the backfill, and phase differences …

Influence of reinforcement stiffness and compaction on the performance of four geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls

RJ Bathurst, A Nernheim, DL Walters… - Geosynthetics …, 2009 - icevirtuallibrary.com
The paper describes measurements taken from a series of four full-scale modular block
walls that were constructed with reinforcement layers having different stiffness. The walls …

Behaviour of a geogrid reinforced wall built with recycled construction and demolition waste backfill on a collapsible foundation

ECG Santos, EM Palmeira, RJ Bathurst - Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 2013 - Elsevier
The paper describes the novel use of recycled construction and demolition waste (RCDW)
material as the backfill material in an otherwise conventional 3.6-m high wrapped-face …