Analysis of Deep Excavation in Boston Blue Clay with Hardening Soil Model
Analysis of Deep Excavation in Boston Blue Clay with Hardening Soil Model, Limit-Equilibrium and Winkler Analysis Methods The basement of...
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Displacements on Existing Tunnels in Los Angeles
Displacements on Existing Tunnels from Adjacent Deep Excavation in Los Angeles A. INTRODUCTION A soldier pile deep excavation in Los...
EAB Limit Equilibrium vs Winkler Springs and Finite Elements
Comparison of EAB LEM versus Winkler Springs and FEM for excavations in Germany and Qatar Two deep excavations in Germany reported by L....
Analysis Methods VS Measured Performance - Excavation, Boston
Comparison of Analysis Methods against Measured Performance for the Courthouse Station Deep Excavation in Boston Construction of the...
Evaluation of an Anchored Excavation in Toronto
A. INTRODUCTION In this case study we will evaluate a 14 m deep excavation supported by an anchored bored soldier pile wall (metric...
The most Common Liar in Geotechnical Analysis
While we almost always take it for granted this type of analysis is the most common liar. Most of the times it lies a little, sometimes...
Effect of Surcharge Analysis on Cantilever Excavation Design
A. Introduction Selecting the appropriate surcharge method can have a significant impact in cantilever sheet pile design. In this article...
When can you safely install rakers at 45 degrees in a deep excavation?
Rakers are an internal bracing system that transfers forces from the shoring wall to a theoretically more stable zone. Because rakers...
What is the Optimal Angle for Tiebacks?
Tiebacks are one of the most preferred options for bracing deep excavations and as such engineers often look for the optimal installation...
Large Scale Planning and Optimization for Urban Tunneling Works
Planning and deciding on a proposed tunnel alignment in an urban environment presents many challenges involving bringing in expertise...
Reanalysis of Braced Diaphragm Wall Excavation in Abu Dhabi
Sometimes Analysis Results are close for Deep Excavations Case History in Abu Dhabi Portion of an excavation in Abu Dhabi required...
Assessment of Twin Metro Tunnels Settlement
Assessment of twin metro tunnels settlement due to adjacent excavation with strengthening measures A. INTRODUCTION The effect of an...
Deficiencies of Geotechnical Eurocode 7 Part 1
Deficiencies of Geotechnical Eurocode 7 Part 1 set to remain and why you should revolt Geotechnical Eurocodes are set to get updated with...
Effects of Gravity Bridge Abutments on MSE Walls
Bridge Abutments over MSE Walls Very often gravity wall bridge abutments are constructed on top of MSE walls. While some simplified...
Effects of Gravity Bridge Abutments on MSE Walls
MSE Walls Supporting Gravity Wall Traffic Barriers Very often MSE walls will have to support gravity wall traffic barrier. In such cases,...
Static vs. Dynamic Analysis - Cantilever and MSE Wall
Static vs. Dynamic Analysis of a Cantilever Sheet Pile and an MSE wall Sometimes, permanent wall systems have to withstand earthquake...
Analysis & Optimization of a Deep Excavation for Eurocode 7 Load Combinations
A. INTRODUCTION Deep excavations play a vital role in the engineering industry. From construction of high-rise buildings, underground...
Effect of Mesh Density on Finite Element Based Slope Stability Analysis
A. INTRODUCTION Slope stability analysis plays a crucial role in geotechnical engineering for assessing the stability of natural and...
Wall Beam Analysis Methods in Deep Excavations
A. INTRODUCTION Deep excavation shoring systems must be designed to withstand a multitude of loads from soil, water, seismic loads,...
Tunnel Construction Methods: TBM vs NATM
A. INTRODUCTION Tunnels significantly contribute to the development, connectivity and functionality of modern societies, providing...
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