Slope stabilization technologies
Abstract
Slope stabilization technologies
Incoming article date: 22.11.2016The paper highlights the relevance of the topic and provides an overview of the existing slope stabilization technologies that have gained widespread use, including composite material technologies: composite piles systems and Geocomposite soil reinforcement, the latter being the injection method for improving the bearing capacity of weak soils. The paper summarizes the benefits associated with the use of composite materials and explores the experience of using worn tires to build retaining walls. In particular, two options are described: with stepwise and vertically arranged tires. Building on the existing experience of soil stabilization with geogrids, a new technology is proposed to stabilize slopes using halves of worn tires. The paper also describes the technology for consolidation of tires and securing them against native soil. The theoretic importance of the paper can be seen in improving the slope stabilization technology, and its practical relevance is associated with its application in construction, reconstruction, repair of buildings, structures and linear works (motor and railroads, oil and gas pipelines, other utility lines) built on slopes or in landslide areas..
Keywords: slopes, soils, reinforcement, stabilization, geogrids, worn tires, retaining walls, resolving environmental issues.