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Numerical Simulation of Granular Platforms Reinforced by Geosynthetics on Soft Soil

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: A DEM-FEM coupled numerical model has been employed to analyze the behavior of a platform reinforced by geotextile (GTX) over soft soil under cyclic loading. Upon calibration, the model enabled the quantification of reinforcement mechanisms (soil confinement by GTX frictional effect and increase of loading capacity by GTX tensioned membrane effect). Initially, frictional forces dominated over the tensioned membrane effect, but as deflection accumulated with successive cycles, the latter gained prominence. Moreover, the model provided insights into the load transfer through the GTX, and its escalating involvement with each cycle.

Source: IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1480/1/012121

Authors: N. Abou Chaz, P. Villard, C. Silvani, L. Briancon, A. Nancey

Institutions: Sols, Solides, Structures, Risques, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon

Language: English

Topic: Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405417180

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