Research Article

Mechanical Behavior of the Reinforced Retaining Wall Subjected to Static Load

Table 3

Material parameters of the retaining wall.

Foundation soilElastic modulus (MPa)200
Poisson’s ratio0.25
Weight (kN/m³)20

Earth fillElastic modulus (MPa)80
Weight (kN/m³)19.2
Poisson’s ratio0.3
Cohesive force (kPa)25

PanelDilatancy angle11
Interface reduction factor0.67
Weight (kN/m³)23
Elastic modulus (MPa)300
Poisson’s ratio0.27

Interface between panel blocksCohesive force (kPa)20
Friction angle40
Interface reduction factor0.8