Abstract: One method for retrofitting existing masonry retaining walls is the use of tieback systems such as soil nailing. Ordinarily, reinforced shotcrete is used as a facing for soil-nail walls. However, the use of shotcrete for ...

Abstract: A new installation method for micropile is introduced, called driven grouted micropiles (DGMs), in which closed-end perforated steel pipes are driven to the refusal depth using a light hammer and grout is injected incrementally ...