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EPS embankments have been found to be able to ensure earthquake resistance by using joint metal binder between blocks. However, since the conventional joint metal binder is rectangular, it may act eccentric to a seismic force. There were also parts with no spikes around the metal edges, and it was pointed out that it provided a weak connection between blocks. This paper reports on the effectiveness of a new joint metal binder developed and improved on a shear testing machine.
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Taneichi, K., Konami, T., Tsukamoto, H., Kubota, T., Yasuhara, K. (2019). Development of Joint Metal Binder for Improving Earthquake Resistance of EPS Embankment. In: Arellano, D., Özer, A., Bartlett, S., Vaslestad, J. (eds) 5th International Conference on Geofoam Blocks in Construction Applications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78981-1_30
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