Diffused arching in embankments supported by non-compliant columns with capping beams

2024/08/29 by Michalowski, Radoslaw, Brzezinski, Karol
Engineering · #Civil and Environmental Engineering #Engineering #NSF-1901582

paper · doi:10.7302/23702

Abstract

This study focused on the arching effect in granular soils. The results indicated the presence of arching effect in an embankment founded on piles over a soft soil. However, formation of "arches" in the stress field was not detected; instead, a diffused type of arching was observed.

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