Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
GROUND SUPPORT AND RESTRAIN
Description
Theory/Practice
4
Instructors
João Paulo Meixedo
Contents
1 Physical and numerical models
2 - Reinforcement
2.1 General concepts for methods of improvement
2.2 Compaction of sandy soils
2.3 Pre-consolidation of clays
2.4 Thermal treatments
2.5 Chemical Treatments
2.6 Injections
2.7 Soil mixing and Jet Grouting
2.8 General concepts of Reinforcement
2.9 Nailing
2.10 Reinforced earth
2.11 Geosynthetics
3 Retainng Structures
3.1 Gravity structures
3.2 Rigid structures
3.3 Flexible Structures
3.3.1 Single level curtains
3.3.2 Multi-level curtains
3.3.3 Earth apparent diagrams
3.3.4 Strutted trenches
3.3.5 Berlin Walls
3.3.6 Diaphragm walls
3.3.7 Soldier pile walls
3.3.8 Sheet pile walls
3.4 Support Systems
3.4.1 Prestressed anchors
3.4.2 Struts
3.4.3 Nailing
3.4.4 Other solutions
4 Monitoring and behavior control of reinforced structures and retaining structures.
5. Inspection and rehabilitation of geothecnical structures
Learning Outcomes
Provide students the basic concepts of soil and rocks Reinforcement as well of the Retaining Structures mechanisms, particularly with regard to:
a) Operating mode;
b) Application
c) Design;
d) Construction processes;
e) Planning;
f) Costs;
g) Software capabilities.
1. Application of different Reinforcement and Retaining techniques for
different types of works.
2. Design of retaining structures, namely:
a) Retaining walls (concrete, gabions and reinforced earth systems);
b) Trenching anchored;
c) Anchored and strutted Curtains.
3. Commercial software application to the case studies analyzed.