Numerical study of the effects of geosynthetic reinforcement viscosity on behaviour of embankments supported by deep-mixing-method columns

The influence of reinforcement viscosity on the post-construction performance of embankments with floating columns and fully penetrating columns is explored. It is shown that the viscous behaviour of geosynthetic reinforcement can increase the long-term shear deformations of foundation soil and increase the horizontal toe movement. The effects of reinforcement strain at the end of construction of embankments over two soft clay deposits are...