Research Article
Dec 1981
Ground Movement Analysis of Earth Support System
Publication: Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 107, Issue 12
Abstract
Ground movements associated with a new insitu earth reinforcement lateral support system are analyzed using a two-dimensional plane strain finite element technique specially developed for reinforced soil and soil-structure interaction problems. Incremental construction and nonlinear soil characterization are included. The calculated ground movements are represented in terms of angular and lateral distortions. These were selected as indications of potential building damage ajacent to an open excavation. Typical design charts of angular and lateral distortions in relation to the depth of excavation and reinforcement length are presented. The system described in this paper is unique and in many instances offers a better choice over the conventional temporary earth support systems currently being used. The working stress analysis when coupled with the limit analysis calculation provide not only an adequate design of the system, but also information concerning ground movements critical to building damage adjacent to open cuts.
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Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 107 • Issue 12 • December 1981
Pages: 1609 - 1624
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1981
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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C.K. Shen, M.ASCE
Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of California, Davis, Calif. 95616
L.R. Herrmann, M.ASCE
Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of California, Davis, Calif. 95616
S. Bang, AM.ASCE
Asst. Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind. 46556
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