Construction of reinforced earth retaining structures on Ratnapura-Wewelwatte road in Sri Lanka
Abstract
This paper describes the construction of reinforced earth retaining walls using treated bamboo strips as reinforcements and used tyres as facings, and also the Corrbination of reinforced earth and anchored tyres for retaining structures. It also discusses the advantages of these methods of construction.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 521–523
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter