A New Earth Reinforcement Method Using Soilbags (Hardcover)

Soilbags, Donow in Japanese, have been commonly used as temporary structures, rather than as real earth reinforcement construction parts, because of their rapid deterioration on prolonged exposure to sunlight. The amazing bearing capacity of soilbags has, however, initiated the development of a novel and effective earth reinforcement method in which the bearing capacity of soft foundations can be greatly improved. The bearing load of quality-controlled soilbags can reach 10% of that of concrete, and their durability as a semi-permanent material can exceed 50 years, provided that direct exposure to sunlight and ultra-violet rays is avoided. A New Earth Reinforcement Method Using Soilbags covers the development, properties and characteristics of soilbags, as well as design features of structures built with soilbags. The geotechnical applications of this method in railway ballast foundation reinforcement, soft building foundation reinforcement and retaining wall and embankment constructions are extensively described and richly illustrated by reference to case studies from Japan. the method in earth reinforcement and civil engineering construction in other countries. Developing countries may have particular interest in the soilbag method as an effective and economical alternative for conventional earth reinforcement techniques. This volume is intended for geotechnical and foundation engineers and other professionals working on earth reinforcement. It may serve as a supplementary information source on earth reinforcement for graduate students in soil mechanics and foundation engineering.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2005
First published:	2006
Authors:	Hajime Matsuoka • Sihong Liu
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	120
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-38354-7
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > Soil & rock mechanics
LSN:	0-415-38354-4
Barcode:	9780415383547

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