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REINFORCING FUNCTION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1990-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reinforcing function
1, record 1, English, reinforcing%20function
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term reinforcing is used basically to mean tension or membrane reinforcing, that is, the ability to distribute a concentrated load over a larger area of the subgrade, thus avoiding local overloading of the bearing capacity. A closer analysis of the reinforcing function of a geotextile laid between the base course and the subgrade, reveals that in addition to membrane reinforcing there is a second phenomenon which improves the load bearing capacity of the structure by providing horizontal reinforcing or lateral restraint. Because of this the geotextile works against horizontal deformation where it is in contact with the base and subgrade. 1, record 1, English, - reinforcing%20function
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fonction renforcement
1, record 1, French, fonction%20renforcement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rôle d'armature 2, record 1, French, r%C3%B4le%20d%27armature
correct, masculine noun
- action d'armature 3, record 1, French, action%20d%27armature
correct, feminine noun
- action de support 3, record 1, French, action%20de%20support
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La diversité d'emploi des géotextiles dans les ouvrages de génie civil montre que ces derniers sont en mesure d'assurer plusieurs fonctions non seulement durant la phase de fonctionnement de l'ouvrage, mais également pendant la phase de construction. On recense deux rôles majeurs : le rôle hydraulique, le rôle mécanique (...) Dans le rôle mécanique, on citera : la fonction séparation (...), la fonction protection (...), la fonction renforcement, envisagée comme une armature, qui confère au milieu environnant une résistance en traction. 4, record 1, French, - fonction%20renforcement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Action de support ou d'armature (...) Le principe de renforcement des sols est bien connu. Le remblai renforcé avec les nappes de géotextiles en est un exemple. Le géotextile, dans ce cas, améliore les caractéristiques mécaniques du matériau de remblai. Le géotextile placé en base d'un remblai construit sur le sol mou renforce ce dernier, reprend des tractions que le sol ne pourrait reprendre et intersecte le cercle de glissement empêchant ainsi celui-ci de se produire. 3, record 1, French, - fonction%20renforcement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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