Research Article

3D FE Analysis of an Embankment Construction on GRSC and Proposal of a Design Method

Table 1

Parameters varied.

ParameterRange

Spacing of GRSC: (m)1.5, 2.0, 2.5*, 3.0
Deformation modulus of stone column material: (kpa)30000, 35000*, 40000, 45000, 50000
Deformation modulus of embankment fill: (kpa)30000*, 35000, 40000
Height of an embankment: (m)5*, 7.5, 10
Thickness of soft clay: (m)5, 10*, 15
Geosynthetic stiffness: (kN/m)500, 1000*, 2000, 4000, 8000

for bench mark case.