Centrifuge model tests on embedded retaining walls supported by earth berms

Earth berms are often used for the temporary support of embedded retaining walls, but there is a lack of information concerning the factors that influence their behaviour. In this paper, the results of a series of plane strain, 1:100 scale centrifuge model tests on berm-supported embedded retaining...

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Main Authors: Powrie, W. (Author), Daly, M.P (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2002-03.
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