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Representing Internal Bracing Systems in 3-D Models of Deep Excavations
Internal bracing in conventional 2-d finite element models of deep excavations is modeled by averaging the stiffness of the internal braces over their spacing and considering the bending stiffness of the wall about its neutral axis in the plane of bending. The effects of the waler connecting the brace and wall are usually ignored. When making a 3-d simulation, each internal brace can be modeled individually. In this case, when evaluating the 3-d distribution of ground movements and structural responses, the effects of the waler should be considered. However, it is not feasible to explicitly model each waler and all the connections between the brace, waler and wall. This paper summarizes the considerations related to such simulations, presents the results of parametric studies that show the effects of sheeting flexibility parallel to the wall and compares results of 3-d finite element simulations to responses at the Ford Design Center excavation in Evanston, IL.
Representing Internal Bracing Systems in 3-D Models of Deep Excavations
Internal bracing in conventional 2-d finite element models of deep excavations is modeled by averaging the stiffness of the internal braces over their spacing and considering the bending stiffness of the wall about its neutral axis in the plane of bending. The effects of the waler connecting the brace and wall are usually ignored. When making a 3-d simulation, each internal brace can be modeled individually. In this case, when evaluating the 3-d distribution of ground movements and structural responses, the effects of the waler should be considered. However, it is not feasible to explicitly model each waler and all the connections between the brace, waler and wall. This paper summarizes the considerations related to such simulations, presents the results of parametric studies that show the effects of sheeting flexibility parallel to the wall and compares results of 3-d finite element simulations to responses at the Ford Design Center excavation in Evanston, IL.
Representing Internal Bracing Systems in 3-D Models of Deep Excavations
Blackburn, J. Tanner (author) / Finno, Richard J. (author)
GeoCongress 2006 ; 2006 ; Atlanta, Georgia, United States
GeoCongress 2006 ; 1-6
2006-02-21
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Representing Internal Bracing Systems in 3-D Models of Deep Excavations
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