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Jul 11, 2012
Sensitivity of the Seismic Response of a Deeply Embedded Structure with Backfilled Construction Clearances
Publication: Structures Congress 2012
Abstract
The configuration of backfilled construction clearances may significantly impact the seismic response of an embedded structure. At rock sites where the free-field consists of a rigid rock profile, it is anticipated that a more flexible backfill, surrounding the embedded portion of the structure, will alter the seismic motion transferred to the structure. In this paper, the Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) response of a deeply embedded massive structure is computed with backfill explicitly modeled and with the backfill neglected. These seismic responses are compared and a determination on the sensitivity of seismic response due to backfill modeling techniques, for the case considered, is presented in this paper.
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Structures Congress 2012
Pages: 2246 - 2256
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© 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Jul 11, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Backfills
- Computer models
- Construction engineering
- Construction management
- Construction methods
- Earthquake engineering
- Engineering fundamentals
- Excavation
- Geology
- Geotechnical engineering
- Geotechnical investigation
- Ground motion
- Models (by type)
- Rocks
- Seismic effects
- Seismic tests
- Soil structures
- Structural engineering
- Structures (by type)
- Tests (by type)
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Bechtel National, Inc., 5275 Westview Drive, Frederick, MD 21703. E-mail: [email protected]
Bechtel Power, Corp., 5275 Westview Drive, Frederick, MD 21703. E-mail: [email protected]
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