Abstract: Soil reinforcement using discrete randomly distributed fibers has been widely investigated over the last 30 years. Several models were suggested to estimate the improvement brought by fibers to the shear strength of soils. ...

Abstract: When sand columns are used as vertical drains in soil improvement schemes, the possible reinforcing role that these columns can play in regards to improving the bearing capacity is usually neglected in design. The objective ...

Abstract: The selection of an appropriate alignment for a proposed highway is determined largely by relating topographic, urban, and environmental features to geometric design controls. Typically, aerial photographs and topographic, ...

Abstract: A drive is currently underway in the construction industry to promote the use of in situ soils (including clays) that are reinforced with natural fibers. This effort is primarily driven by sustainability considerations and ...

Abstract: Granular columns are widely used as a soil improvement solution adopted in the case of soft clays in an effort to increase their bearing capacity and stiffness. Granular columns, whether sand drains or gravel columns, are ...

Abstract: Establishing a reliable value for the axial pipe–soil interface resistance is critical for the design of offshore pipelines. Over the last few years, several independent research groups have modified existing methodologies ...

Abstract: The performance of retaining walls is affected by spatial variability in the properties of the retained backfill. In practice, the conventional approach for designing retaining walls is deterministic and is based on ensuring ...

Abstract: Reinforcement of soils with fibers generally increases the mechanical properties of the fiber-reinforced soil (FRS) system. However, published literature is limited to investigating the undrained response of clay and ...

Abstract: At 18:08 on August 4, 2020, a large explosion occurred at Hangar 12 in the Port of Beirut. The size of the explosion was equivalent to that of an earthquake with a local magnitude (ML) of 3.3 according to the USGS. As one ...