Date of Award:
5-2016
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Committee Chair(s)
James A. Bay
Committee
James A. Bay
Committee
Joseph A. Caliendo
Committee
Marc Maguire
Abstract
The most common shape for metallic reinforcement in Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls is a rectangular strip. The amount of force required to pull the reinforcement out of the wall versus how much steel is required is well balanced.
This study shows that a metal round bar can be altered, either by bending into various geometries or welding into crossbars, and provide similar and sometimes higher resistance to pullout than the rectangular strip. This was achieved while reducing the weight per foot of reinforcement of steel required and providing cost saving benefits.
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Recommended Citation
Rahmeyer, Matthew J., "Developing More Efficient Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall Reinforcements" (2016). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 4896.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4896
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