A positive temperature coefficient is the term which has been used to indicate that an increase in solubility occurs as the temperature is raised, whereas a negative coefficient indicates a decrease in solubility with rise in temperature.

Effect of Temperature

Landslides in a changing climate

An analytical method for developing a theoretical load-settlement curve for axially loaded piles in clay is presented. The method is based on the correlation of the ratio of load transfer to soil shear strength as a function of pile movement. The results of studies of field tests of instrumented piles and laboratory tests of small piles in clay are used to obtain the desired correlation. The correlation is presented in the form of a family of curves that are obtained when the ratios of load transfer to soil shear strength versus pile movement are plotted as a function of depth. The validity of the family of correlation curves is checked by comparing computed and actual load-settlement curves for some typical field tests. Results obtained by this method indicate that the method may be used effectively to determine load-carrying capacity for axially loaded piles in clay.

Closure to “Load Transfer for Axially Loaded Piles in Clay”

In this chapter, two different types of impacts on human and ecological systems are examined: (i) impacts of extreme weather and climate events; and (ii) extreme impacts triggered by less-than-extreme weather or climate events (in combination with non-climatic factors, such as high exposure and/or vulnerability). Where data are available, impacts are examined from sectoral and regional perspectives.

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Changes in impacts of climate extremes: Human systems and ecosystems

Review of analytical models for heat transfer by vertical ground heat exchangers (GHEs): A perspective of time and space scales

Influences on the thermal efficiency of energy piles

Temperature response functions (G-functions) for single pile heat exchangers

2D thermal resistance of pile heat exchangers

Based on discussions at the international workshop on “Thermoactive geotechnical systems for near-surface geothermal energy”, hosted at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland (http://www.olgun.cee.vt.edu/workshop/), this article attempts to provide a broad overview of the analysis methods used for evaluation of systems that use either boreholes or geo-structures for heat exchange. It identifies commonalities where knowledge transfer from the former to the latter can be made, and highlights where there are significant differences that may limit this cross-fertilisation. The article then focusses on recent developments and current understanding pertaining to the analysis of the thermo-mechanical interaction between a geostructure and the ground, and how this may be incorporated into the geotechnical design of energy geostructures.

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Analysis and design methods for energy geostructures

Thermal piles – that is structural foundation piles also used as heat exchangers as part of a ground energy system – are increasingly being adopted for their contribution to more sustainable energy strategies for new buildings. Despite over a quarter of a century having passed since the installation of the first thermal piles in northern Europe, uncertainties regarding their behaviour remain. This paper identifies the key factors which influence the heat transfer and thermal–mechanical interactions of such piles. In terms of heat output, pile aspect ratio is identified as an important parameter controlling the overall thermal performance. Temperature changes in the concrete and surrounding ground during thermal pile operation will lead to additional concrete stresses and displacements within the pile–soil system. Consequently designers must ensure that temperatures remain within acceptable limits, while the pile geotechnical analysis should demonstrate that any adverse thermal stresses are within design s...

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Fleur Loveridge

Papers

Influences on the thermal efficiency of energy piles

Temperature response functions (G-functions) for single pile heat exchangers

2D thermal resistance of pile heat exchangers

Analysis and design methods for energy geostructures

Pile heat exchangers: thermal behaviour and interactions