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15 articles for “Retaining wall”
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Conceptual Study on V Shaped Folded Plate Retaining Wall
Abstract: Retaining wall is a structure whose primary purpose is to retain some material on one side or both sides of it. Architects and civil engineers are continuously looking for new and efficient methods to cover large spaces using the least materials. Therefore, the need of new techniques in the designing of retaining wall structure is targeted inorder to be conservative. Folded plate is a concept in which every Structural Engineer …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Study of Trapezoidal Shaped Retaining Wall with Varying Geometric Parameters
Abstract: AbstractRetaining walls play a critical role in the protection of structures from damage related to soil collapse, but many property holders are unconscious of just how integral these walls are to the overall health of their property. Properly constructed and well maintained retaining walls not only mitigate soil erosion and wash-out after excavation, but also keep soil from collapsing. Soil collapse can put your structure at risk for damage and …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 69–73 Read article
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Influence of wall friction on Active Earth Pressure in Model Test
Abstract: Earth pressure theories occupy a paramount position in the field of geotechnical engineering. The knowledge of active earth pressure under static condition is essential in designing a retaining wall as the damage to such retaining structures may lead to disastrous failure. A retaining wall helps in maintaining the ground surface at different elevations on either side of it. Without such a structure, the soil at higher elevation would tend to …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Stability and Analysis of Retaining Wall of Bank Areas of the Ganga River
Abstract: Retaining walls are used from historic times to prevent the outflow of river and create havoc in the cities. The most important function of a retaining wall is to prevent entering the water in cities by giving higher length than the flood level and different styles of wall are used to secure town from high water level. Finite element technique is used to numerically model the wall and predict its …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Reliability Analysis of a Semi-gravity Retaining Wall Designed to Eurocode 7
Abstract: This research investigated the structural integrity of a semi-gravity retaining wall when subjected to potential sliding and overturning failures, while adhering to the guidelines outlined in Eurocode 7. It is widely acknowledged that the factor of safety alone is insufficient for risk assessment, and previous research has demonstrated the challenges in identifying how much safer a retaining wall becomes as the factor of safety increases. The dependability index, the element …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 35–47 Read article
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Geotechnical Analysis of Stepped Gravity Walls
Abstract: Retaining walls are structures that help to maintain different elevations of the ground surface on either side of it. When the height of cut, backfill or slope is beyond a certain limit, a single gravity retaining wall becomes unfeasible and uneconomical. In such situations, stepped gravity walls can be an attractive option. The wall at each level of the retaining system should be checked for safety against sliding, overturning and …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 68–77 Read article
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Slope Stability Analysis of Mahad Raigad Region
Abstract: Slope stability analysis is a useful tool for determining a factor of safety for slope failure. The catastrophic landslide that occurred in the year 2021 in the region of Mahad (situated in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra state) buried 85 people under loose soil. The main objective of this project is to design an unstable slope by the creation of a retaining wall with help of a micropile or geo-grid …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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A study to investigate the shear strength resistance of Ennore sand from conventional direct shear test.
Abstract: In this article analysis of shear strength parameters of Ennore Sand is given using the direct shear test. The shear strength parameters of cohesion and angle of shearing resistance are employed in the construction of geotechnical constructions to describe the soil's ability to sustain shear stress when subjected to a certain load. These might be measured using laboratory or field testing. When shearing a sample in a direct shear apparatus, …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Efficacy of Strain Wedge Method Against Traditional p-y Method for Analysis of Piles Subjected to Different Load and Soil Condition: A Review
Abstract: Pile foundation plays a major role in design of structures as its lateral response dominates the design subjected to lateral loads. These loads acting on foundations may be sustained from traffic loading on a bridge pier or earth pressure in a retaining wall. As soil reaction and pile deflection affect each other for a lateral load, this becomes a very complex soil-structure interaction problem. There are many approaches or methods …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Effect of pH on Shear Strength Behavior of Granular Soil
Abstract: In this research, the performances of pH value on shear strength behavior of granular soil have been studied. The shear strength of soil is an important term in most of the foundation engineering problems such as the bearing capacity of shallow foundation, slope stability of dam/embankment and lateral earth pressure on retaining walls. A series of direct shear tests were conducted on two types of dry granular soils (taken from …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Prediction of Mix Ratios for Grade 30 Superplasticized Concrete Using Osadebe’s Regression Model
Abstract: This study developed a model for estimating the compressive strength of grade 30 super-plasticized concrete. The regression model was built using a total of 15 experimental mix ratios. The results of compressive strength at 28 days from the concrete cubes were used for model development. Two cubes (150 mm × 150 mm × 150 mm) were produced per mix ratio, totaling 30 cubes for the 15 trial mix ratios. Osadebe’s …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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POLYMER AND COMPOSITE-BASED GEOSYNTHETIC REINFORCEMENTS FOR SEISMIC STABILITY OF SOIL RETAINING STRUCTURES: MATERIALS, MECHANICS, AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Abstract: Geosynthetic materials based on polymer and composites have become important items for the structural performance and seismic resilience of the reinforced soil retaining systems. Mechanically stabilized earth walls in recent geotechnical engineering practice are increasingly based on enhanced polymeric reinforcements for enhanced tensile strength, durability, flexibility, and energy dissipation under dynamic loading. High-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, and fiber-reinforced polymer composites are usually used. The present review focus on the recent …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Analysis of Anchored Sheet Pile Wall Using Finite Element Method
Abstract: A numerical parametric study using the finite element program of OPTUM G2 was performed on single, double, and triple anchored sheet piles systems retaining sandy soil. The present paper evaluates the variation of maximum shear force distribution, bending moment distribution, and displacement of soil and sheet pile wall concerning different depths of excavation, embedded depth of sheet pile wall, and position of anchor in retention system. Flexible plate elements, Mohr-coulomb …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Structure–Property-Guided Polymer–Metal Hybrid Design of a Wall Plastering Spray Assembly
Abstract: Wall plastering spray equipment requires a combination of low mass, dimensional stability, abrasion resistance, chemical compatibility with cementitious mortar, and comfortable operator interaction. The original assembly was primarily developed as a metallic mechanical system; however, a polymer-focused material architecture can reduce non-load-bearing mass while retaining a safe metallic pressure path. This study, therefore, presents a structure–property-guided polymer–metal hybrid design in which the pressure housing and nozzle insert remain metallic, whereas …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 197–211 Read article
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AEROGELS – A VALUE ADDITION TO HARVEST SOLAR ENERGY
Abstract: Aerogels are a class of synthetic porous ultralight material that was created in 1930 and derived from a gel, in which the liquid component has been replaced with a gas without collapsing the gel structure by freeze-drying. It is made of silica, but carbon, iron oxide, gold, copper, polymer etc. can also be used. During freeze drying the liquid in the gel is slowly dried off without collapsing the solid …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 23–39 Read article