Dynamic Response and Geogrid Strain Analysis of GRS Retaining Wall

Modular Geogrid Reinforced Soil (GRS) retaining walls, as flexible structures, usually have a certain deformation capacity. However, the deformation damage of the facing panels will directly affect the durability performance of the retaining wall and pose a threat to the safety and operation of the...

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Main Authors: Jiaquan Wang, Wentao Zhong, Zhinan Lin, Yi Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/19/9930
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author Jiaquan Wang
Wentao Zhong
Zhinan Lin
Yi Tang
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Yi Tang
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description Modular Geogrid Reinforced Soil (GRS) retaining walls, as flexible structures, usually have a certain deformation capacity. However, the deformation damage of the facing panels will directly affect the durability performance of the retaining wall and pose a threat to the safety and operation of the road and related facilities. In order to study the influence of different load factors on the deformation mode and failure characteristics of the retaining wall, an indoor large-scale model test was carried out. The test load considers the average load, peak value, amplitude and frequency of load under traffic load. The changes in settlement and horizontal deformation, geogrid strain and acceleration response of the GRS retaining wall are compared and analyzed. The results show that in the dynamic test, the two wall damage modes are “wall facing outward tilt” and “wall facing outward curved”. The maximum strain of the geogrid was 4.5% and 3.6%, respectively, which did not reach the damage strain. The peak load is the largest mechanical response of all load factors, followed by the load magnitude and average value, and finally the load frequency. In addition, combining the existing GRS retaining wall deformation and earth pressure calculation theory, a set of calculation methods for the strain of tendons under external load is proposed.
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spelling doaj.art-18fe2e07e0cb4f5e84b6a80518624c182023-11-23T19:48:03ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172022-10-011219993010.3390/app12199930Dynamic Response and Geogrid Strain Analysis of GRS Retaining WallJiaquan Wang0Wentao Zhong1Zhinan Lin2Yi Tang3College of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, 2 Wenchang Road, Liuzhou 545006, ChinaCollege of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, 2 Wenchang Road, Liuzhou 545006, ChinaCollege of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, 2 Wenchang Road, Liuzhou 545006, ChinaCollege of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, 2 Wenchang Road, Liuzhou 545006, ChinaModular Geogrid Reinforced Soil (GRS) retaining walls, as flexible structures, usually have a certain deformation capacity. However, the deformation damage of the facing panels will directly affect the durability performance of the retaining wall and pose a threat to the safety and operation of the road and related facilities. In order to study the influence of different load factors on the deformation mode and failure characteristics of the retaining wall, an indoor large-scale model test was carried out. The test load considers the average load, peak value, amplitude and frequency of load under traffic load. The changes in settlement and horizontal deformation, geogrid strain and acceleration response of the GRS retaining wall are compared and analyzed. The results show that in the dynamic test, the two wall damage modes are “wall facing outward tilt” and “wall facing outward curved”. The maximum strain of the geogrid was 4.5% and 3.6%, respectively, which did not reach the damage strain. The peak load is the largest mechanical response of all load factors, followed by the load magnitude and average value, and finally the load frequency. In addition, combining the existing GRS retaining wall deformation and earth pressure calculation theory, a set of calculation methods for the strain of tendons under external load is proposed.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/19/9930GRS retaining walltraffic loadmodel testmechanical propertiesgeogrid strain
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GRS retaining wall
traffic load
model test
mechanical properties
geogrid strain
title Dynamic Response and Geogrid Strain Analysis of GRS Retaining Wall
title_full Dynamic Response and Geogrid Strain Analysis of GRS Retaining Wall
title_fullStr Dynamic Response and Geogrid Strain Analysis of GRS Retaining Wall
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title_short Dynamic Response and Geogrid Strain Analysis of GRS Retaining Wall
title_sort dynamic response and geogrid strain analysis of grs retaining wall
topic GRS retaining wall
traffic load
model test
mechanical properties
geogrid strain
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