A two-dimensional discrete element code, particle flow code (PFC2D), is employed to investigate
foundations reinforced with horizontal-vertical (H-V) inclusions. The initial states and loading processes of both
unreinforced and H-V reinforced foundations are simulated by PFC2D method. The interface between particles and
reinforcements, and the reinforcement mechanism of the H-V reinforced foundations are studied through stress
distribution graphs, displacement vector graphs and contact force graphs. The simulation results demonstrate
that the vertical elements of the H-V reinforcement keep the particles from being displaced under the applied
load. The H-V reinforcement can distribute the load uniformly over a wider area, thereby improving the bearing
capacity of soil foundation.
HOU Juan* (侯 娟), ZHANG Meng-xi (张孟喜), LI Pei-pei (李培培)
. Simulation Study of Foundations Reinforced with Horizontal-Vertical Inclusions Using Particle Flow Code[J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Science), 2013
, 18(3)
: 311
-316
.
DOI: 10.1007/s12204-013-1400-7
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