Reinforcement Efficiency Analysis of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Embankment with Different Soil Properties

摘要

Based on finite element (FE) method, an analysis program of geosynthetic-reinforcement embankments (GRE) is proposed. The improvement of stress field of surface layer of GRE after reinforcement can be indicated by this program. The comparison of failure area ratio of foundation soil before and after reinforcement is made, so that the efficiency of geosynthetic reinforcement under different soft soil properties can be shown. The embankment soil is simulated with Duncan-Chang model in this program, while reinforcement is modeled with linear elastic model and interface of reinforcement-soil by Goodman elements. Parameters about foundation soil, such as cohesion, inner friction angle and unit weight are considered, as well as three Duncan-Chang model parameters: modulus coefficient, bulk modulus coefficient and break ratio. The relationship between those soil parameters and failure area ratio indicate the reinforcement efficiency of GRE. The results show the cohesion and inner friction angle are the most important parameters for reducing the failure area, while modulus coefficient and bulk modulus coefficient, have little effect on the calculation results; the reinforcement efficiency is low if the cohesion and inner friction angle of foundation soil are too small or too big; different foundation soil will get different conclusions. The selection of model parameter is an important procedure for accurate modeling of GRE by numerical method.