Response observation of a full-scale geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported system to environmental actions

The collected field data from well-instrumented reinforced embankments in the framework of a real project for extension inner-city area at HafenCity Hamburg is used to study effect environmental changes on load transfer process over structure lifetime. A particular focus put improve understanding mechanism soil embankment pile foundations through geosynthetic layer and investigate corresponding long-term settlements. time-dependent stress strain distribution platform has been focused arching top piles examine overall settlement embankment. Finally, most common available prediction models European design guidelines are applied estimate loads structural components results compared with measurements.