Centrifuge modelling of piled embankments

R. Aslam*, E. A. Ellis

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents a series of centrifuge tests examining the performance of unreinforced piled embankments constructed over a soft subsoil in terms of stress acting on the subsoil, and differential movement at the surface of the embankment. The effect of a 'working platform' below pile cap level and thus directly loading the subsoil is also considered. The normalised embankment height appears to be a critical parameter. Furthermore, a 'Ground Reaction Curve' concept can potentially be used to quantify variation of arching in the embankment with settlement. This would then allow the compatible contribution of the subsoil (and any geogrid) to also be considered in design.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPhysical Modelling in Geotechnics - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 2010, ICPMG 2010
PublisherCRC Press
Pages1297-1302
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780415592901
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event7th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 2010, ICPMG 2010 - Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 28 Jun 20101 Jul 2010

Publication series

NamePhysical Modelling in Geotechnics - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 2010, ICPMG 2010
Volume2

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 2010, ICPMG 2010
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityZurich
Period28/06/101/07/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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