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Analysis of strip footings on fibre reinforced slopes with the aid of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
Mirzababaei, M. Mohamed, Mostafa H.A. Miraftab, M.
Mirzababaei, M.
Mohamed, Mostafa H.A.
Miraftab, M.
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2017-04
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Abstract
This paper provides results of a comprehensive investigation into the use of waste carpet
fibres for reinforcement of clay soil slopes. The interaction between laboratory scale model
slopes made of fibre reinforced clay soil and surface strip footing load was examined. Results
for the influence of two variables namely fibre content and distance between the footing edge
and the crest of the slope are presented and discussed. Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
technique was employed to study the deformation of the slope under the surface loading. The
front side of the tank was made of a thick Perspex glass to facilitate taking accurate images
during the loading stage. To study the stress induced in the slope under footing pressure,
excess pore-water pressure and total stress increase were measured at predetermined
locations within the slope. The results showed that fibre reinforcement increased the bearing
resistance of the model slope significantly. For instance, inclusion of 5% waste carpet fibre
increased the bearing pressure by 145% at 10% settlement ratio.
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Mirzababaei M, Mohamed M and Miraftab M (2017) Analysis of strip footings on fibre
reinforced slopes with the aid of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). Journal of Materials in Civil
Engineering. 29(4)
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