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Evaluating the behavior of expandable multi-plate mechanical anchors in granular soils
Many offshore and onshore platforms are constructed widely, especially in the energy supply sector. So far, various anchors with different shapes have been introduced for these applications to reinforce and stabilize the superstructures and related facilities. This study deals with the novel Expandable Multi-plate Mechanical Anchors (EMPMAs) and investigates their performance using physical modeling tests. Previous studies have focused on the behavior of single anchors, and there is no comprehensive experimental research on the multi-plate anchors, which is the subject of the present study. This research examines uplift capacity regarding the effect of five soil densities for loose, medium, and dense conditions and the vertical distance between two plate anchors from 0.5B to 2B. The obtained results were compared with the single plate anchor with equivalent areas. Based on the results, the highest bearing capacity is related to the EMPMA with an optimum distance of 1B in 80% relative density. In addition, by decreasing the distance between two plates, the relative density becomes a more dominant bearing capacity parameter. Furthermore, the Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) method results are presented, and a new formula is proposed. Eventually, a comparative study is conducted between the results of PIV and an analytical formula.
Evaluating the behavior of expandable multi-plate mechanical anchors in granular soils
Many offshore and onshore platforms are constructed widely, especially in the energy supply sector. So far, various anchors with different shapes have been introduced for these applications to reinforce and stabilize the superstructures and related facilities. This study deals with the novel Expandable Multi-plate Mechanical Anchors (EMPMAs) and investigates their performance using physical modeling tests. Previous studies have focused on the behavior of single anchors, and there is no comprehensive experimental research on the multi-plate anchors, which is the subject of the present study. This research examines uplift capacity regarding the effect of five soil densities for loose, medium, and dense conditions and the vertical distance between two plate anchors from 0.5B to 2B. The obtained results were compared with the single plate anchor with equivalent areas. Based on the results, the highest bearing capacity is related to the EMPMA with an optimum distance of 1B in 80% relative density. In addition, by decreasing the distance between two plates, the relative density becomes a more dominant bearing capacity parameter. Furthermore, the Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) method results are presented, and a new formula is proposed. Eventually, a comparative study is conducted between the results of PIV and an analytical formula.
Evaluating the behavior of expandable multi-plate mechanical anchors in granular soils
Mohammadkhanifard, Hamid Reza (author) / Jalali Moghadam, Matin (author) / Zad, Amirali (author) / Ramesht, Mohammad Hasan (author)
Marine Georesources & Geotechnology ; 40 ; 1205-1223
2022-09-21
19 pages
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