The article, titled “Retaining Wall Design Approach,” compares various parameters for internal stability of mechanically-stabilized earth (MSE) walls from two design guidelines (FHWA and NCMA) and highlights the similarities and...
Abstract: Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls for construction projects can fail for various reasons, but it is most commonly due to poor water management behind and above the wall. These structures are typically created without...
Abstract: Due to advantages in economics, constructability, and aesthetics, the construction of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls is now commonplace. An MSE wall consists of soil, reinforcement, and facing to retain earth and support...
Abstract: Many challenges confront owners, engineers, and contractors that elect to construct mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls today. Owners select sites with difficult topography and less-than-ideal soils. Water-bearing...
When foundations and retaining walls fail, owners, insurance adjusters, and engineers work together to identify...