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Foundation analysis and design
01 Jan 1968-
TL;DR: In this paper, Fondation de soutenagement et al. presented a reference record for Dimensionnement Reference Record created on 2004-09-07, modified on 2016-08-08.
Abstract: Keywords: Fondation ; Mur de soutenement ; Pieux ; Capacite portante ; Ancrage ; Dimensionnement Reference Record created on 2004-09-07, modified on 2016-08-08
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01 Dec 2020
TL;DR: The obtained results indicated that the RBFNN model is able to provide higher performance prediction level in comparison with other predictive techniques and could be selected as a new model in piling technology.
Abstract: This study introduced a new predictive approach for estimating the bearing capacity of driven piles. To this end, the required data based on literature such as hammer strikes, soil properties, geometry of the pile, and friction angle between pile and soil were gathered as a suitable database. Then, three predictive models i.e., gene expression programming (GEP), radial basis function type neural networks (RBFNN) and multivariate nonlinear regression (MVNR) were applied and developed for pile bearing capacity prediction. After proposing new models, their performance indices i.e., root mean square error (RMSE) and coefficient of determination (R2) were calculated and compared to each other in order to select the best one among them. The obtained results indicated that the RBFNN model is able to provide higher performance prediction level in comparison with other predictive techniques. In terms of R2, results of 0.9976, 0.9466 and 0.831 were obtained for RBFNN, GEP and MVNR models respectively, which confirmed that, the developed RBFNN model could be selected as a new model in piling technology. Definitely, other researchers and engineers can utilize the procedure and results of this study in order to get better design of driven piles.
TL;DR: In this paper, the index properties, compaction and unconfined compressive strength of problematic soil were investigated. And it was concluded that as the L/D ratio decreases, the un-confined compression strength increases.
Abstract: The role of Geotechnical engineering application in land reclamation, construction of highway, railway and canal embankments require a very large quantity of soil of desirable properties. It is often difficult to obtain good quality soil for the above applications from the nearby quarries. In such a situation, the locally available problematic soils (having low shear strength high compressibility and swelling nature) after stabilizing the same with the addition of admixtures such asuse of sand, lime, cement etc. for the improvement of problematic soils is costly because of their high demand in other civil engineering applications. To overcome the difficulties experienced with problematic soils in geotechnical applications on one side and safe disposal of solid wastes on the other side, an attempt is made in this study to explore the possibilities of utilizing to improve the engineering behaviour of problematic soils. In this study an attempt is made to know the index properties, compaction and unconfined compressive strength, may be used to improve the strength properties in four different types of problematic soil which have high swelling and high compressible nature. It can be concluded the as the L/D ratio decreases the unconfined compressive strength increases.
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TL;DR: In this paper, an exploratory study employing survey methods, geotechnical profiling and topographical survey to obtain data for the landform design and ultimate land reclamation was conducted to explain processes leading to the sustainable design of a safe and suitable landform for the Eaton Tuner Shaft (ETS) area.
Abstract: Ghana is the first country in the Sub-Sahara African region to reform its mining sector and has become the poster child for such change in the developing world. Obuasi is the hub of gold mining in Ghana. The Obuasi mine is currently operated by AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), and contributes immensely to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ghana. Mining is however, an activity that causes disturbance to the natural habitat and threatens biodiversity. Mining of mineral resources results in extensive soil damage, altering microbial communities and affecting vegetation leading to destruction of vast amounts of land which needs to be reclaimed and restored. Reclamation is the process to restore the ecological integrity of these disturbed mine land areas. Mining at the Eaton Tuner Shaft (ETS) area has been decommissioned and this paper seeks to explain processes leading to the sustainable design of a safe and suitable landform for the ETS as part of closure plan by reclaiming the vast land currently in the heart of Obuasi town. This is an exploratory study employing survey methods, geotechnical profiling and topographical survey to obtain data for the landform design and ultimate land reclamation. The study revealed that the soils at the ETS area have an upper stratum of sandy Gravels underlain by strata of silts or sands with average plasticity index of 14.46% and can be used as fill material with mean allowable bearing capacity between 781KPa and 1,413KPa. For a sustainable landform design, the study recommends a gentle slope transitions of about 2.5% and 1:2 for embankments. Keywords: Reclamation, Mining lands, Sustainable decommissioning, Landform design, Obuasi DOI : 10.7176/JEES/9-12-07 Publication date: December 31 st 2019
TL;DR: In this article, the authors verified that the exerted electrical energy is closely related to the strength characteristics of ground, and the measured motor current and boring depth were applied to predict SPT N-value and the prediction results were compared to SPT n-value of laboratory tests.
Abstract: Ground drilling is a common method to conduct site investigation, soil improvement, and pile installation. In the point of construction ground drilling requires electrical energy to drill a hole in ground in which the energy exerts into the motor located on the head of auger and generates rotational power. In this paper it is verified that the exerted electrical energy is closely related to the strength characteristics of ground. Measurement sensors, recording system, and drilling system were developed to obtain exerted motor current and drilling depth and laboratory soil box tests were carried out. The measured motor current and boring depth were applied to predict SPT N-value and the prediction results were compared to SPT N-value of laboratory tests. The test results show that the exerted electrical energy to bore ground be a good index to estimate SPT N-value. 요 지 지반굴착은 지반조사, 연약지반 개량, 선굴착 말뚝 시공 등 지반공학 분야에서 널리 사용되고 있다 . 지반을 굴착하기 위해서는 오거의 상부에 설치된 구동모터를 회전시키는 전기에너지가 필요하게 된다. 본 논문에서는 지반굴착시 구동모터에 소요되는 전기에너지와 지반의 표준관입시험 N값의 상관관계를 분석하고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 지반굴착시 변화하는 전류값과 굴착깊이를 계측하기 위한 측정센서, 데이터 저장시스템, 굴착시스템 등의 실내실험 장치를 개발하였으며 , 모형토조 실험을 수행하였다. 계측된 전류값과 굴착깊이는 표준관입시험 N값 추정에 이용되었으며 추정된 표준관입시험 N값은 실내실험으로부터 실측된 N값과 비교하였다. 비교결과 지반굴착에 소요되는 전기에너지를 이용하여 표준관입시험 N값을 추정할 수 있음을 확인하였다.
01 Jan 2022
TL;DR: In this article, a finite element analysis of berthing structure has been carried out using finite element program ANSYS APDL, and the response analysis of diaphragm wall for different pretension forces in anchor rod was carried out.
Abstract: The berthing structures including piles and diaphragm walls are supported on soft marine soils. The soft soils under severe loading are likely to undergo vertical and lateral movement. The anchored diaphragm wall is provided to support the open berth structure against backfill. In this paper, finite element analysis of berthing structure has been carried out using a finite element program ANSYS APDL. The soil strata is modelled as 3D continuum. The response analysis of diaphragm wall for different pretension forces in anchor rod has been carried out. The variation in displacement, shear force and bending moment along the depth of wall is plotted. The result is compared with the case without considering soil–structure interaction. The optimum value of pretension force is obtained as 1050 kN which effectively reduced the deflection of diaphragm wall. The percentage increase in maximum lateral displacement, shear force and bending moment of wall without considering soil–structure interaction effect was found to be 25.265%, 52.523% and 892.944%, respectively.