Tunneling-Induced Deformation of Bare Frame Structures on Sand: Numerical Study of Building Deformations
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 147, Issue 11
Abstract
The paper compares the performance of two FEM approaches in reproducing the response of bare frame structures to tunneling in dry dense sand. A fully coupled approach, in which the tunnel, frame, and soil are accounted for, is compared with a two-stage method incorporating simpler structural and soil models. The two approaches are validated against centrifuge test results of tunneling in sand beneath frames founded on either rafts or separate footings. Both approaches provide good estimates of displacements and distortions experienced by the frames provided that the soil-foundation interface and structural stiffness are correctly accounted for. The numerical models are also employed to extend the range of eccentric configurations investigated with centrifuge tests. The results demonstrate that shear deformations play an important role for all considered buildings, whereas only frames on separate footings are sensitive to horizontal ground movements. Finally, data are synthesized using modification factors and recently proposed relative stiffness terms.
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Data Availability Statement
Data and models are available from the corresponding author on request.
Acknowledgments
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No. 793715. The financial support provided by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the University of Nottingham, UK, is also recognized.
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Received: Jun 26, 2020
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