Case history study on the application of reinforced earth technology in the loess area of China
Abstract
Since 1970 s, reinforced earth technology has been used in a large scale in highway engineering, railway engineering and other civil engineering fields in China. In this paper, the application conditions of this technology for highway engineering in the loess area of the North-west of China are introduced. Some special reinforced earth retaining walls and abutments are studied.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
Geotechnical and construction materials studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 369–372
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter