Instrumentation for centrifuge modeling of geotextile reinforced slopes
Abstract
The geotechnical centrifuge at Rensselaer was utilized to study the feasibility of installing high strength geotextile strips in soft soil slopes, to perform as reinforcing elements and drainage media. Small strips of nonwoven geotextile, less than six mm wide, were driven into marginally stable slopes while the centrifuge was in flight. A “mini-robotic” system was used to install the reinforcing strips which were instrumented with miniature strain gages. Various instrumentation was used to monitor the slope deformation, driving forces, crest loading and pore water pressure.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 847–852
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter