ABSTRACT
The objective of the present study is to investigate the performance of reinforced soil structures under the influence of superstructure loads. In this context, a case example of a typical reinforced soil wall that supports a single span bridge is analyzed, using the finite element method. Results are provided in terms of induced tensile forces on the reinforcement elements and horizontal deformations of the wall’s facing. In the light of these data, the particular effect of the bridge loads on the above quantities is discussed.
