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Tools for Teaching Reticulation Concepts. James A. Mason. Ph.D., P.E. IRM & RRP CONCEPTUAL BLOCKS. Installation methods. Component Integration. Performance. METHODS OF CONVEYING CONCEPT. General Concepts. Case Studies. Models. Publications.
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Tools for Teaching Reticulation Concepts James A. Mason. Ph.D., P.E.
IRM & RRPCONCEPTUAL BLOCKS • Installation methods. • Component Integration. • Performance. IWM Seattle 2003
METHODS OF CONVEYING CONCEPT. • General Concepts. • Case Studies. • Models. • Publications. IWM Seattle 2003
RETICULATED MICRO PILES“Reticoli di Pali Radice” • “Strengthens” the in-situ soil / rock to make a “reinforced soil / rock”. • Forms a 3-D lattice structure. • Engages encased soil mass to provide resistance to lateral and vertical loading. • Engages adjacent soil to provide resistance to lateral loading. IWM Seattle 2003