4.
3 Materials Take-Off
Materials Take-off is a term used in engineering and construction, and refers to a list of materials with
quantities and that are required to build a designed structure or item. The following list of materials and its
properties are generated by the designers using GEO5.
4.3.1 Geotechnical Context
4.3.1.1 Mechanical Stabilized Earth (MSE) using Geogrid as Soil Reinforcement
Materials and Standards
Concrete structure: ACI 318-11
AASHTO – reduce parameters of friction soil/soil φ
Geometry of structure
Embankment height hn = 5 m
Embankment length ln = 0.00 m
Material
Types of Reinforcements
No. Name Type of Reinforcement Reinforcement Coefficients
strength
Tult [kN/m] Rt[kN/m] Cds [-] Ct [+]
1 Miragrid 2XT Miragrid 2XT 29.70 7.37 0.70 0.70
Reinforcement Details
1. Miragrid 2XT
Short-term character strength: Tult = 29.70 kN/m
Long-term design strength: Rt = 7.37 kN/m
Overall coeff. Of model uncertainty: FS UNC = 1.50
Calculate reduction factors:
Life time: 114 years
Creep red factor: RFCR = 1.60
Chemistry: pH 4.0-9.0
Durability red factor: RF D = 1.10
Partical size: D50 ≤ 22 mm
Installation damage red. Factor: RFID = 1.50
Reinforcement
Height of the
No. Number of Type of Spacing of first Reinforcement
reinforcement reinforcement reinforcement reinforcement geometry
hr (m) y(m)
Identical length
1 5 Miragrid 2XT 0.50 1 of
reinforcement
Reinforcement Details
Reinforcement No. 1
Reinforcement type: Miragrid 2XT
Number of reinforcements: 5
Reinforcement Geometry: identical length of reinforcements
Reinforcement length: 4. 00 m
No. Origin l1 [ m ] End l2 [ m ] Height from Length l [ m ]
bottom y[ m ]
1 0.00 4.00 1.00 4.00
2 0.00 4.00 1.50 4.00
3 0.00 4.00 2.00 4.00
4 0.00 4.00 2.50 4.00
5 0.00 4.00 3.00 4.00
4.3.1.2 Nailed Soil Wall
Materials and Standards
Concrete structure: ACI 318-11
AASHTO – reduce parameters of friction soil/soil φ
Geometry of structures
Thickness of concrete cover: h = 0.20 m
No. Depth z [ m ] Coordinate x [ m ]
1 0.00 0.00
2 4.00 0.00
Type of Nails
No. Names Nail types Tensile Pull out Nail head
strength Rt [kN] resistance Tp strength Rt [kN]
[kN/m]
1 1 IBO R32N 222.0 176.75 26.77
2 2 IBO R32N 222.0 176.75 30.64
3 3 IBO R32N 222.0 176.75 35.10
4 4 IBO R32N 222.0 176.75 39.18
5 5 IBO R32N 222.0 176.75 43.43
6 6 IBO R32N 222.0 176.75 47.51
7 7 IBO R32N 222.0 176.75 51.59
8 8 IBO R32N 222.0 176.75 55.64
Geometry of Nails
Overall number of nails – 4
Inclination of nails from horizontal direction = 20.00˚
Nail Depth [m] Distance to Length [m] Spacing [m] Type of nail
bench
1 0.50 0.50 1.50 1.00 1
2 1.50 0.50 1.50 1.00 2
3 2.50 0.50 1.50 1.00 3
4 3.50 0.50 1.50 1.00 4
Material of Structure
Analysis of concrete structures carried out according to the standard ACI 318-11.
4.3.1.3 Gabions
Materials and Standards
AASHTO – reduce parameters of friction soil/soil φ
Material of blocks – filling
No. Name g[kN/m3] φ[˚] c[kPa]
1 Granite 25.00 20.00 63.00
Materials of block – mesh
No. Name Strength overh. Rt [kN/m] Spacing of vert. meshes Bear. Capacity of
v[m] front joint Rs [kN/m]
1 Granite 20.60 0.50 40.00
Geometry of Structure
No. Width b[m] Height h[m] Offset a[m] Material
6 0.50 0.50 0.00 Granite
5 1.00 0.50 0.00 Granite
4 1.50 0.50 0.00 Granite
3 2.00 0.50 0.00 Granite
2 2.50 0.50 0.00 Granite
1 3.00 0.50 0.00 Granite
Gabion slope = 0.00˚
Overall height = 3.00 m
Overall wall volume = 5.25 m3/m
4.3.2 Structural Context
4.3.2.1 Anchored Reinforced Retaining Wall
Materials and Standards
Concrete structures: ACI 318-11
Steel structures: Safety factor (ASD)
Safety factor for bearing capacity of steel cross section: SF δ = 1.50
Timber structures: Safety factor (ASD)
Safety factor for bearing capacity of steel cross section: SF = 1.50
Material of Structure
Analysis of concrete structures carried out according to the standard ACI 318 – 11
Concrete: Concrete ACI
Compressive strength: fc’ = 20.00 Mpa
Longitudinal steel: A616/60
Tensile strength: fy = 413.69 Mp
Geometry of Structure
Soil in front of wall is excavated to a depth of 5.00 m
Cross-section
Cross-section name: RC rectangular wall h = 0.50 m
Area of cross section: A = 5.00E-01 m 2/m
Moment of inertia: I = 1.04E-02 m 4/m
Elastic modulus: E = 21166.51 Mpa
Shear modulus: G = 8889.924 Mpa
Input anchors
No. New Anchor Depth Length Root Slope Spacing
z [m] l [m] Lk[m] a[˚] b[m]
1 Yes 2.00 4.00 3.00 15˚ 2.00
4.3.2.2 Sheet Pile Retaining Wall
Materials and Standards
Concrete structures: ACI 318-11
Steel structures: Safety factor (ASD)
Safety factor for bearing capacity of steel cross section: SF δ= 1.50
Timber structures: Safety factor (ASD)
Safety factor for bearing capacity of steel cross section: SF = 1.50
Material of Structure
Structural steel: EN 10025: Fe 360
Yield Strength: fy = 235.00 MPa
Elasticity modulus E = 210000.00 MPa
Shear modulus G = 81000.00 MPa
Geometry of Structure
Soil in front of walls is exvcavated to a depth of 3.50 m.
Cross-section
Cross-section name: Sheet pile; I an
Area of cross-section: A = 1.14E-02 m 2/m
Moment of inertia: I = 6.64E-05 m 4/m
Elastic modulus: E = 210000.00 MPa
Shear modulus: G = 81000.00 MPa
Sectional modulus: W = 6000E-04 m 3/m
Plastic sectional modulus: Wpl= 7200E-04 m3/m
4.3.2.3 Cantilever Reinforced Retaining Wall
Materials and Standards
Concrete structure: ACI 318-11
AASHTO – reduce parameters of friction soil/soil
Material of Structure
Unit Weight γ = 24.00 kN/m3
Analysis of concrete structures carried out according to the standard ACI 318-11
Concrete: Concrete ACI
Compressive strength: fc’ = 20.00 MPa
Longitudinal steel: A615/60
Tensile strength: fy = 413.69 MPa
Geometry of Structure
No. Coordinate X[m] Depth Z[m]
1 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 5.00
3 3.00 5.00
4 3.00 5.60
5 -2.40 5.60
6 -2.40 5.00
7 -0.90 5.00
8 -0.40 0.00
The origin [0, 0] is located at the most upper part point of the wall
Wall section area = 6.49 m2
Dimensioning No.1
Wall stem check – front reinforcement
Forces acting on construction
Name Fhor App. Pt. Fvert App. Pt. Design
[kN/m] z[m] [kN/m] x[m] Coefficient
Weight Wall 0.00 -2.18 77.97 0.56 1.00
Pressure at rest 203.96 -1.73 0.00 0.90 1.00
Front reinforcement is not required.
Wall stem check – back reinforcement
Forces acting on construction
Name Fhor App. Pt. Fvert App. Pt. Design
[kN/m] z[m] [kN/m] x[m] Coefficient
Weight Wall 0.00 -2.18 77.97 0.56 1.00
Pressure at rest 203.96 -1.73 0.00 0.90 1.00
Wall stem check – back reinforcement.
Wall check at the construction joint 5.00 m from wall crest
Reinforcement and dimensions of the cross-section
12 prof. No. 4, cover 50.0 mm
Inputted reinforcement area = 1520.1 mm 2
Required reinforcement area = 1485.1 mm 2
Cross-section width = 1.00 m
Cross-section height = 0.90 m
Reinforcement ratio ρ = 0.18% > 0.18% = ρ min
Position of neutral axis c = 0.01 m < 0.23 m = c max
Ultimate shear force ФVn = 469.86 kN > 203.96 kN = Vu
Ultimate moment ФMn = 467.53 kNm > 345.03 kNm = Mu
Cross-section is SATISFACTORY.
Wall jump check
Forces acting on construction
Name Fhor App. Pt. Fvert App. Pt. Design
[kN/m] z[m] [kN/m] x[m] Coefficient
Weight-wall 0.00 -1.54 155.76 2.38 1.00
Weight-earth wedge 0.00 -1.76 103.35 3.40 1.00
Active pressure 30.53 -1.22 35.49 4.90 1.00
Wall jump check
Reinforcement and dimension of the cross-section
5 prof. No. 3, cover 50.0 mm
Inputted reinforcement area = 356.33 mm2
Required reinforcement area = 297.5 mm2
Cross-section width = 1.00 m
Cross-section height = 0.60 m
Reinforcement ratio ρ = 0.07% > 0.05% = ρ min
Position of neutral axis c = 0.01 m < 0.23 m = c max
Ultimate shear force ФVn = 303.70 kN > 60.23 kN = Vu
Ultimate moment ФMn = 71.75 kNm > 45.18 kNm = Mu
Cross-section is SATISFACTORY.
Wall hell check
Forces acting on construction
Name Fhor App. Pt. Fvert App. Pt. Design
[kN/m] z[m] [kN/m] x[m] Coefficient
Weight-wall 0.00 -0.30 43.20 3.90 1.00
Weight-earth wedge 0.00 -1.76 103.35 3.40 1.00
Active pressure 30.53 -1.22 35.49 4.90 1.00
Contact stress 0.00 0.00 -181.06 3.96 1.00
Wall heel check
Reinforcement and dimension of the cross-section
5 prof. No. 3, cover 50.0 mm
Inputted reinforcement area = 356.33 mm2
Required reinforcement area = 0.0 mm2
Cross-section width = 1.00 m
Cross-section height = 0.60 m
Fibers loaded in tension are on the front side of the cross-section, the cross-section cannot be check in this
program.
