David Perozzi

Jan 6, 2025 | ascelibrary.org | David Perozzi

IntroductionPhysical modeling is crucial in geotechnical engineering, but it presents significant challenges. Full-scale tests often are impractical due to their large size and logistical and financial constraints. To overcome these limitations, researchers often perform scaled model tests, which can be divided into two categories: tests, which are performed under Earth’s gravity; and centrifuge tests, which are performed under increased gravitational forces.

Apr 21, 2024 | ascelibrary.org | David Perozzi

IntroductionIn Switzerland and Austria, the structural integrity of cantilever retaining walls along highways and railways has attracted much attention after destructive tests revealed severe corrosion, resulting in a cross-sectional loss of the main tensile reinforcement (Groupement GUMA 2014). The observed damage was located at the construction joint between the wall stem and the base slab.