An analytical model for evaluation of compaction-induced stresses in a reinforced soil mass

• Published in: International journal of geotechnical engineering Vol. 4; no. 4; pp. 549 - 556
• Main Authors: Wu, Jonathan, Pham, Thang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 01.10.2010
• Subjects: analytical model; compaction; lateral stress; Reinforced soil

When an earth fill is subject to loading and subsequent unloading, it will bring about an increase in the lateral stress, provided that there is sufficient constraint to lateral deformation of the soil mass. The increase in lateral stress is commonly known as the "residual" or "lock-i...