ASSIGNMENT 1:

MECHANICALLY STABILIZE EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURE

As an engineer, you are given a task to design the mechanically stabilize earth retaining
structure for the fly-over construction. The site is located about 30 meters from residential and
the height of embarkment is 10 meters. Design the feasible mechanically stabilize earth
retaining structure using the geogrid as the main soil reinforcement. Sketch your proposed
retaining structure with the proper facing wall and propose the drainage system of the backfill
as well. Given the unit weight of the granular backfill, γ1 = 16.5 kN/m3 and friction angle of
the granular backfill, Φ1’ = 30°. The ultimate tensile strength, Tult = 62 kN/m and choose your
own assumption for the reduction factors of geogrid material. Given also FS(B) = 1.4, FS(P) =
1.3, coverage ratio, Cr = 0.8, and interaction coefficient, Ci = 0.77.
(20 Marks)