Dynamic and Seismic Analysis of Foundations based on Free Field B-Spline Characteristic Response Histories
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 128, Issue 4
Abstract
A direct time domain formulation for the analysis of unbounded media and foundations is developed that treats dynamic excitations and ground motion in a uniform manner. The method uses the boundary element method with higher order B-Spline fundamental solutions to compute the characteristic responses of the surface of the elastodynamic domain. Subsequently, time histories of the system response to general excitations are computed by a mere superposition scheme that accommodates in a uniform manner arbitrary time histories of external loads and/or ground motion. The characteristic responses are computed in the form of time dependent flexibility matrices of the medium that are sparse due to the finite duration of the B-Spline excitation signal and the characteristics of the wave propagation. The duration of the B-Spline impulse response is limited to only a few time steps. Consequently, significant savings in computing time and storage requirements are achieved. Furthermore, the characteristic responses do not depend on the type or wave form of the actual external excitations and the presence of rigid foundations. This is a significant advantage when the response of a system to excitations of long duration is to be computed. In addition, the proposed approach significantly reduces the size of the problems under consideration and yet fully considers the effects of the free field. The significance of nonrelaxed boundary conditions and correct representation of the free field is established. The method is demonstrated and validated through applications pertaining to the analysis of foundations and inclusions subjected to transient loads and seismic excitations.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 128 • Issue 4 • April 2002
Pages: 438 - 448
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Aug 17, 2001
Accepted: Aug 17, 2001
Published online: Apr 1, 2002
Published in print: Apr 2002
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