Indian Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement
Year : 2016, Volume : 5, Issue : 1
First page : ( 24) Last page : ( 30)
Print ISSN : 2277-5625. Online ISSN : 2277-5633.

Analytical evaluation of bearing capacity of soilbag with semi-elliptical cross section

Lakirouhani A., Bahrehdar M.

Civil Engineering Department, University of Zanjan, Iran

Online published on 12 January, 2016.

Abstract

The main aim of this article is to examine the effect of geometrical form with semi-elliptical cross section on the maximum bearing capacity of soilbag influenced by vertical loading. In this article, the maximum bearing capacity of soilbag under semi-circular geometrical form was initially examined using the analytical method. Then, the maximum value of bearing capacity of soilbag is presented by a new geometrical form, that is, semi-elliptical. The result shows that by increasing of the semi-elliptical eccentricity and internal friction angle of sand, the vertical bearing capacity of soilbag increases under external loads.

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Keywords

Soilbag, Bearing capacity, Semi-elliptical.

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