Tessari, A. and Black, J.A. orcid.org/0000-0002-3529-6708 (2018) Development of a teaching centrifuge learning environment using mechanically stabilized earth walls. In: McNamara, A., Divall, S., Goodey, R., Taylor, N., Stallebrass, S. and Panchal, J., (eds.) Physical Modelling in Geotechnics. 9th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, 17-20 Jul 2018, London, UK. Taylor & Francis Group , London , pp. 545-550. ISBN 978-1-138-34419-8
Abstract
This paper discusses the development and implementation of an educational module, which incorporates a state-of-the-art teaching centrifuge into open-house demonstrations and the undergraduate educational pedagogy. The students’ activities within the developed module are centred on building a model consisting of a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining wall. The students are exposed to basic educational theory to calculate the capacity of an MSE wall system which is verified through a design and build experimental modelling programme. Results obtained are compared with theoretical predictions and numerical limit equilibrium solutions for a variety of design inputs. These include different numbers of reinforcement layers, thicknesses and widths of reinforcement, and the length of reinforcement versus the surface surcharge position to consolidate their understanding of MSE design variables.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 Taylor & Francis Group. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Civil and Structural Engineering (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 03 Aug 2018 11:13 |
Last Modified: | 03 Aug 2018 11:13 |
Published Version: | https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/978042979768... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group |
Refereed: | Yes |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:133655 |