Abstract: A new type of retaining wall constructed with interconnected H-type concrete blocks is proposed. Advantages of such a wall include stability, proper drainage, allowance of large displacements or differential settlements, ...

Abstract: The aim of the work described in this paper is to provide a practical procedure for determining the parameters of the cap plasticity model, which is familiar to geotechnical engineers. To this end, a simple procedure ...

Abstract: This paper describes results of a full-scale load test program that was carried out on one section of rigid pavements of a newly constructed freeway in Taiwan. The pavement tested was instrumented with strain gauges and ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the back-calculation of elastic modulus of jointed concrete pavement. A series of road-rater tests are carried out on a jointed, Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavement of a partially completed freeway ...