Study of the performance of mechanically stabilized earth wall (MSE) using numerical modelling
Study of the performance of mechanically stabilized earth wall (MSE) using numerical modelling
Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (MSE) have gained popularity as a cost-effective, straightforward, and fast alternative to various retaining methods in recent years. Understanding the behaviour and performance of these walls is of utmost importance. This study aims to create an numerical model for assessing the effectiveness of a fully instrumented Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) wall in New Cairo, Egypt. The study aims to examine the safety factor of the wall. An numerical model is created by employing finite element analysis with the PLAXIS 2D software. The model's accuracy is verified by comparing it to field monitoring data. The paper examines the impact of different factors on the safety factor of MSE walls, including axial stiffness of geogrid, angle of internal friction of the reinforced soil, aspect ratio of the wall, and surcharge loading.
Mahmoud Ashraf; M. Hammad; A. L. Fayed
18th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ARCSMGE2024)
Slopes, embankment and retaining
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