Research Article

Ecological Retaining Wall for High-Steep Slopes: A Case Study in the Ji-Lai Expressway, Eastern China

Table 1

Subsoil main properties.

Sampling depth (m)Water content (%)Dry density (g·cm−3)Void ratioPeak strength of consolidated quick shearStrength of vane shear test (kPa)Heavy compaction test
Friction angle (°)Cohesion (kPa)Optimum moisture content (%)Maximum dry bulk density (kg·m−3)

52.91.410.9317.63434.614.719.1
10151.470.8122.43436.114.719.3
154.31.500.7425.43839.214.619.3