Abstract
Large-scale model tests were carried out under artificial heavy rain conditions to study the behavior of 5m high steep slope embankments having soil-walls reinforced by continuous fibers. The erodability of the soil-walls and the stability of the embankments were examined. According to the test results, it was concluded that the soil-walls reinforced by continuous fibers are highly resistant to erosion due to rain and that the stability of embankments having soil-walls can be analyzed basing on circular slip method and conventional design method for concrete retaining walls if soil-walls are thick enough.
