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... 1 SUMMARY Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls with precast concrete facings have been increasingly used in highway applications in recent decades.
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... 2 to determine the peak dynamic loads and their distribution along the barrier. The results show that the magnitude, distribution, and resultant height of the impact load are influenced by the height of the barrier.
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... 3 The guidelines were developed such that the BMS system and the MSE walls have enough strength to resist the impact load and minimize the need for repair works. Design considerations include the rupture or yield of the structural elements, namely the failure of the barrier and coping during impact, and the pullout and yielding of the soil reinforcement during impact.

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