Pressure Distribution around Rigid Culverts Considering Soil–Structure Interaction Effects
Publication: International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 16, Issue 2
Abstract
Heger pressure distributions are considered a fundamental tool in the design of RC culverts, according to the direct-design method. However, some factors known to affect soil–structure interaction are neglected when using Heger pressure distributions. These factors include the effect of the trench geometry, the relative stiffness of the existing soil to the backfill, and the burial depth of the structure. This paper presents a detailed finite-element analysis parametric study that investigates the accuracy and applicability of Heger pressure distributions for culverts in partial trench installations when the aforementioned factors are considered.
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International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 16 • Issue 2 • April 2016
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Received: Aug 15, 2014
Accepted: Mar 23, 2015
Published online: Sep 16, 2015
Discussion open until: Feb 16, 2016
Published in print: Apr 1, 2016
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