Abstract: Common design of MSE walls is based on a lateral earth pressure approach. A key aspect in design is the determination of the reactive force in each reinforcement layer so as to maintain the system in equilibrium. This force ...

Abstract: Limit equilibrium analysis of slope stability is comprised of two coupled problems: kinematical (i.e., find the critical slip surface) and statical (i.e., assure the existence of global equilibrium at the defined limit ...

Abstract: Reinforced masonry block retaining walls are comprised of a narrow column of stacked blocks at their exposed end. This column is placed on a nonstructural leveling pad to facilitate the placement of facing units. Theoretically, ...

Abstract: Traditionally, resultant force of lateral earth pressure serves as the basis for design of nearly vertical walls. Conversely, slopes are designed to be internally stable using a factor of safety approach. However, with the ...

Abstract: Classical limiting equilibrium analysis seeks the minimum factor of safety and its associated critical slip surface. This objective is mathematically convenient; however, it limits the analysis' practical usefulness. ...

Abstract: Current design of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls shows that the tensile stress in the reinforcement increases rapidly with height. To take advantage of both the aesthetics and the economics of MSE walls while ...