RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Surowiecki, Andrzej A1 Zamiar, Zenon T1 Model of earthen foundation with reinforcement in a deep excavation JF Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina YR 2000 VO 2 IS 3 SP 48 OP 51 DO 10.26552/com.C.2000.3.48-51 UL https://komunikacie.uniza.sk/artkey/csl-200003-0009.php AB In this paper, the results of model investigation of strength characteristics are discussed for the case of horizontally reinforced loose soil medium. The characteristics are then employed to create a model with vertical reinforcement. The vertical reinforcement has been proposed for the model of earthen foundation in a deep excavation whose bottom is subjected to displacement.