System and method for determining optimal design conditions for structures incorporating geosynthetically confined soils
US9328472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D1/08
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method are provided for determining optimal design conditions for structures incorporating geosynthetically confined soils. A testing apparatus referred to as a load frame simulates a particular geostructural construction without having to construct a full-scale or near full-scale model. The load frame includes an enclosure made from materials such as concrete block or rigid panels that enclose a plurality of layers of geosynthetic materials and lifts of representative soil and aggregate obtained from the jobsite of the geostructural construction. An upper load plate and lower load plate confine the lifts and geosynthetic materials. A load is applied to the upper load plate in order to compact the contents within the load frame. Both static and vibratory energy can be applied for the loading, thereby closely replicating actual compaction efforts at the job site. Once the contents have been compacted, compaction testing can be conducted to confirm design parameters.
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