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Lecture

IGS and BGA invitational: understanding the behaviour of geosynthetic reinforced pile-supported embankments

Event organised by The British Geotechnical Association

Date
24 September 2024
Time

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Overview

Geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankments have been increasingly used worldwide to support earth structures. A significant amount of research has been conducted by many researchers and engineers in recent years. 

This lecture provides a state-of-the-art review of this technology, and of important developments and results obtained throughout the years that help to better understand the mechanisms that play an important role in the design, construction, and performance of these systems.

Soil arching plays a crucial role in the load distribution within the system, the presentation will provide a detailed explanation of the development of this soil arching.

Organised by

British Geotechnical Association

British Geotechnical Association

The BGA is the UK's main association for geotechnical engineers, organising key events annually.

Speaker

Dr Suzanne van Eekelen

Dr Suzanne van Eekelen

Deltares, NL

researcher and consultant geotechnical engineer

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Dr Suzanne van Eekelen

Dr. Suzanne van Eekelen is an adviser and researcher in geo-engineering, specialising in geosynthetic reinforcement, particularly in basal reinforced piled embankments. She also specialises in physical modelling and field monitoring. Dr. van Eekelen received her MSc and PhD from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.

Dr. van Eekelen has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and delivered more than 50 keynotes, invited lectures, and short courses worldwide. Her research on geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankments earned her several awards, including the IGS Award from the International Geosynthetics Society.

Suzanne van Eekelen also chairs the Dutch Design Guideline working groups Geosynthetic-reinforced Pile-supported Embankments and Retaining Walls of Reinforced Soil.

For more information please contact:

Shelly-Ann Russell

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