Experimental study on the bearing capacity and effective anchorage lengths of inclined steel grouting pipes in loess embankment slope
2024

Study on the Strength of Steel Grouting Pipes in Loess

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Author Information

Author(s): Fan Jiawei, Zhang Yufang, Yuan Kun, Zhou Wenjiao

Primary Institution: China Academy of Railway Sciences Co. Ltd, Beijing, China

Hypothesis

How do the bearing capacity and effective anchorage lengths of inclined steel grouting pipes compare in loess embankment slopes?

Conclusion

Inclined steel grouting pipes can effectively reinforce loess embankment slopes, with their bearing capacity significantly enhanced by splitting grouting.

Supporting Evidence

  • The bearing capacity of inclined steel grouting pipes with a 9 m anchorage length increases by 22.6% compared to ordinary grouting pipes.
  • Anchorage length does not significantly influence the bearing capacity of inclined steel grouting pipes in loess embankment slopes.
  • The effective anchorage length of inclined steel grouting pipes increases slightly with longer anchorage lengths.

Takeaway

This study shows that special pipes can help make loess slopes stronger, and they work better when they are grouted in a certain way.

Methodology

Pull-out tests were conducted on inclined steel grouting pipes with different anchorage lengths to measure their bearing capacity and effective anchorage lengths.

Limitations

The study primarily focuses on inclined steel grouting pipes in loess and may not be applicable to other soil types.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0316528

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