A New Earth Reinforcement Method Using Soilbags - Rilegato

Matsuoka, Hajime; Liu, Sihong

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0415383544 ISBN 13: 9780415383547

Casa editrice: CRC Press, 2005

Riassunto

Soilbags are usually incorporated into temporary structures, rather than being used in conventional construction, as they have a tendency to deteriorate rapidly on prolonged exposure to sunlight. The amazing bearing capacity of soilbags has, however, inspired the development of an earth reinforcement method in which the bearing capacity of soft foundations is enhanced, reaching ten per cent of that of concrete. New methods have seen their projected durability as a semi-permanent material extend to in excess of fifty years, provided that direct exposure to sunlight and ultra-violet rays is avoided.

This book covers the development, properties and characteristics of soilbags, as well as design features of structures built by this method. The geotechnical applications in, for example, railway ballast foundation reinforcement, retaining walls and embankment constructions are extensively described and richly illustrated by reference to case studies from Japan. The intention is to stimulate a wider, international adoption of the method in earth reinforcement and civil engineering construction, with particular reference to developing countries. Geotechnical and foundation engineers and other professionals working on earth reinforcement will find this a valuable work, while it will provide supplementary information to graduate students in soil mechanics and foundation engineering.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Matsuoka\, Hajime; Liu\, Sihong

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Using soilbags for earth reinforcement is an effective and economical alternative to classic methods. This text describes development procedures, mechanical properties and characteristics and construction design features of soilbags. Applications in railway ballast foundation reinforcement, soft building foundation reinforcement and retaining wall and embankment construction are discussed.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0415383544
• ISBN 13: 9780415383547
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 120
• Contatto del produttore: Taylor and Francis, GPSR Taylor and Francis; gpsr@taylorandfrancis.com; ; Taylor & Francis Verlag GmbH, Kaufingerstraße 24; München; 80331; Germania