Static Response of Deeply Buried Elliptical Tubes
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 114, Issue 6
Abstract
A parametric study of elliptical tubes deeply buried in uniform elastic ground is reported. The static tube response is determined using both analytical and numerical methods for a range of tube geometries and ground and interface conditions. The structural response is evaluated for both rigid structures and structures that are flexible in bending. The solutions are presented in a series of figures, and a simple procedure is developed for calculating distributions of hoop force, bending moment, and radial deflection by means of simple hand calculations. An example problem is included to demonstrate the effectiveness of the simplified analysis.
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Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 114 • Issue 6 • June 1988
Pages: 672 - 687
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Copyright © 1988 ASCE.
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Published online: Jun 1, 1988
Published in print: Jun 1988
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