Abstract:This paper describes the behaviour of a square model footing resting on a geocell-reinforced sand bed subjected to static and repeated loads. The static load tests were conducted to investigate the performance improvement of reinforced soil in terms of bearing capacity and settlement. The repeated load tests were carried out with varying initial static pressures to simulate the structures wherein the live loads change slowly and repeatedly such as oil or water storage tanks do. The ultimate bearing capacity, e… Show more
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