Application of Aggregate Filled Shipping Containers as a Temporary Retaining Wall
Kun Yang, Khuram Mohib, Tom Sabourin
In the proceedings of: GeoSaskatoon 2023: 76th Canadian Geotechnical ConferenceSession: Dams and Embankments 2
ABSTRACT: A temporary retaining wall consisting of two levels of stacked intermodal shipping containers was constructed to provide a working platform within the downstream bays of concrete sluiceways at a hydroelectric station. Filled with loose sand and gravel, the containers functioned as a temporary retaining wall to support a working platform for construction equipment, including a 300t crawler crane. The wall was 5 meters high, retaining 6.3 meters of geogrid-reinforced backfill behind it. The container wall was monitored for movement during its service life of about one year. Significant initial movements were observed after commissioning that stabilized over a one-month period. Two-dimensional numerical modelling in Plaxis was used to understand wall movement responses. The successful application of the filled container wall demonstrates a cost-effective solution compared with traditional retaining structures for temporary construction works.
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Yang, Kun, Mohib, Khuram, Sabourin, Tom (2023) Application of Aggregate Filled Shipping Containers as a Temporary Retaining Wall in GEO2023. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.
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title = {Application of Aggregate Filled Shipping Containers as a Temporary Retaining Wall }
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title = {Application of Aggregate Filled Shipping Containers as a Temporary Retaining Wall }
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