This document discusses different types of braced excavation systems used to support deep excavations, including soldier beams with lagging, sheet piles, and slurry trenches. It describes the design process for braced cuts, which involves analyzing stability, ground movements, and structural elements like sheet piles and struts. Methods for determining loads on structural elements using tributary area and equivalent beam approaches are presented. Factors affecting stability like heaving in soils are discussed. Design of structural components like struts, wales, and sheet piles is also covered.
Soil nailing is a technique used to reinforce and strengthen existing ground.Soil nailing consists of installing closely spaced bars into a slope or excavation as construction proceeds from top down.It is an effective and economical method of constructing retaining wall for excavation support, support of hill cuts, bridge abutments and high ways.This process is effective in cohesive soil, broken rock, shale or fixed face conditions.
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations by abhishek sharma ABHISHEK SHARMA
elements you should know about bearing capacity of shallow foundations are included in it. various indian standards are also used. Bearing capacity theories by various researchers are also included. numericals from GATE CE and ESE CE are also included.
This document discusses soil mechanics concepts related to lateral earth pressure. It defines active and passive earth pressures and describes Rankine's theory and assumptions for calculating lateral pressures on retaining walls. Equations are provided for determining active and passive earth pressure coefficients and distributions for cohesionless and cohesive soils. The effects of groundwater, surcharges, and sloping backfills are also examined. Sample problems are included to calculate lateral earth pressures and forces on retaining walls for different soil and loading conditions.
A group of 16 square piles extends 12 m into stiff clay soil, underlain by rock at 24 m depth. Pile dimensions are 0.3 m x 0.3 m. Undrained shear strength of clay increases linearly from 50 kPa at surface to 150 kPa at rock. Factor of safety for group capacity is 2.5. Determine group capacity and individual pile capacity.
The group capacity is calculated to be 1600 kN. The individual pile capacity is determined to be 100 kN. The factor of safety of 2.5 is then applied to determine the safe load capacity.
DESTRUCTIVE AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST OF CONCRETEKaran Patel
The standard method of evaluating the quality of concrete in buildings or structures is to test specimens cast simultaneously for compressive, flexural and tensile strengths.
The main disadvantages are that results are not obtained immediately; that concrete in specimens may differ from that in the actual structure as a result of different curing and compaction conditions; and that strength properties of a concrete specimen depend on its size and shape.
Although there can be no direct measurement of the strength properties of structural concrete for the simple reason that strength determination involves destructive stresses, several non- destructive methods of assessment have been developed.
This document summarizes the procedures for conducting a pile load test to determine the load carrying capacity of a pile. The test involves installing a test pile between two anchor piles and applying incremental loads through a hydraulic jack while monitoring settlement. Loads are applied until the pile reaches twice its safe load or a specified settlement. A load-settlement curve is plotted to determine the ultimate load and safe load based on settlement criteria. The test provides values for maximum load, permissible working load, and pile settlement under different loads.
This document discusses lateral earth pressure and its importance in retaining wall design. It defines lateral earth pressure as the pressure soil exerts horizontally. Lateral earth pressure depends on soil shear strength, pore water pressure, and equilibrium state. It is important for designing structures like retaining walls, bridges, and tunnels. The document discusses coefficient of lateral earth pressure (K), and the three states: at-rest (Ko), active (Ka), and passive (Kp) pressure. It also presents Coulomb and Rankine theories for calculating earth pressure and describes investigation methods and lateral wall supports like gravity, cantilever, anchored, soil-nailed, and reinforced walls. Geofoam is discussed as a method to reduce lateral stresses in
Soil nailing is a technique used to reinforce and strengthen existing ground.Soil nailing consists of installing closely spaced bars into a slope or excavation as construction proceeds from top down.It is an effective and economical method of constructing retaining wall for excavation support, support of hill cuts, bridge abutments and high ways.This process is effective in cohesive soil, broken rock, shale or fixed face conditions.
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations by abhishek sharma ABHISHEK SHARMA
elements you should know about bearing capacity of shallow foundations are included in it. various indian standards are also used. Bearing capacity theories by various researchers are also included. numericals from GATE CE and ESE CE are also included.
This document discusses soil mechanics concepts related to lateral earth pressure. It defines active and passive earth pressures and describes Rankine's theory and assumptions for calculating lateral pressures on retaining walls. Equations are provided for determining active and passive earth pressure coefficients and distributions for cohesionless and cohesive soils. The effects of groundwater, surcharges, and sloping backfills are also examined. Sample problems are included to calculate lateral earth pressures and forces on retaining walls for different soil and loading conditions.
A group of 16 square piles extends 12 m into stiff clay soil, underlain by rock at 24 m depth. Pile dimensions are 0.3 m x 0.3 m. Undrained shear strength of clay increases linearly from 50 kPa at surface to 150 kPa at rock. Factor of safety for group capacity is 2.5. Determine group capacity and individual pile capacity.
The group capacity is calculated to be 1600 kN. The individual pile capacity is determined to be 100 kN. The factor of safety of 2.5 is then applied to determine the safe load capacity.
DESTRUCTIVE AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST OF CONCRETEKaran Patel
The standard method of evaluating the quality of concrete in buildings or structures is to test specimens cast simultaneously for compressive, flexural and tensile strengths.
The main disadvantages are that results are not obtained immediately; that concrete in specimens may differ from that in the actual structure as a result of different curing and compaction conditions; and that strength properties of a concrete specimen depend on its size and shape.
Although there can be no direct measurement of the strength properties of structural concrete for the simple reason that strength determination involves destructive stresses, several non- destructive methods of assessment have been developed.
This document summarizes the procedures for conducting a pile load test to determine the load carrying capacity of a pile. The test involves installing a test pile between two anchor piles and applying incremental loads through a hydraulic jack while monitoring settlement. Loads are applied until the pile reaches twice its safe load or a specified settlement. A load-settlement curve is plotted to determine the ultimate load and safe load based on settlement criteria. The test provides values for maximum load, permissible working load, and pile settlement under different loads.
This document discusses lateral earth pressure and its importance in retaining wall design. It defines lateral earth pressure as the pressure soil exerts horizontally. Lateral earth pressure depends on soil shear strength, pore water pressure, and equilibrium state. It is important for designing structures like retaining walls, bridges, and tunnels. The document discusses coefficient of lateral earth pressure (K), and the three states: at-rest (Ko), active (Ka), and passive (Kp) pressure. It also presents Coulomb and Rankine theories for calculating earth pressure and describes investigation methods and lateral wall supports like gravity, cantilever, anchored, soil-nailed, and reinforced walls. Geofoam is discussed as a method to reduce lateral stresses in
This document provides an overview of slope stability and analysis. It defines different types of slopes as natural, man-made, infinite and finite. Common causes of slope failure like erosion, seepage, drawdown, rainfall, earthquakes and external loading are described. Key terms used in slope stability are defined, including slip zone, slip plane, sliding mass and slope angle. Types of slope failures are identified as face/slope failure, toe failure and base failure. Methods for analyzing finite slope stability, like Swedish circle method, Bishop's simplified method and Taylor's stability number are introduced. Infinite slope analysis is described for cohesionless, cohesive and cohesive-frictional soils. Example tutorial problems on slope stability calculations are
Principles and design concepts of reinforced soil wallsPrakash Ravindran
Reinforced soil walls are cost-effective retaining structures that can tolerate large settlements. They consist of layers of soil reinforced with tensile inclusions like geogrids or geotextiles. The reinforcement improves the soil strength allowing near-vertical faces to be constructed. Key advantages include flexibility, rapid construction, and ability to absorb movements. The document discusses design principles like external stability checks against sliding and bearing capacity failure. Internal stability checks reinforcement rupture and pullout capacity. Settlements, seismic design, and typical failures are also covered.
This document discusses different methods for soil stabilization, including mechanical, physical, chemical, and bituminous stabilization. Mechanical stabilization involves compacting soil to increase density and strength. Physical stabilization involves blending soils or adding admixtures to improve properties. Chemical stabilization uses lime, cement, or other chemicals like calcium chloride to react with soils and modify their characteristics. Bituminous stabilization involves adding bitumen or asphalt to seal soil pores and increase cohesion between particles. The document provides details on appropriate soil types, required quantities, and construction methods for each stabilization technique.
The document discusses various methods of soil exploration including borings, test pits, and geophysical methods. It describes the objectives of soil exploration as determining the suitable foundation type, bearing capacity, and other factors. The key methods discussed are displacement boring, wash boring, auger boring, rotary drilling, percussion drilling, and continuous sampling boring. Each method is explained along with its suitable soil conditions, advantages, and limitations.
Diaphragm wall: Construction and DesignUmer Farooq
The document discusses diaphragm walls, which are concrete or reinforced concrete walls constructed below ground using a slurry-supported trench method. Diaphragm walls can reach depths of 150 meters and widths of 0.5-1.5 meters. They are constructed using tremie installation or pre-cast concrete panels. Diaphragm walls are suitable for urban construction due to their quiet installation and lack of vibration. The document discusses different types of diaphragm walls based on materials and functions, and provides details on their design, construction process, and material requirements.
Coffer dams are temporary structures built to retain water and soil in order to create a dry work area for construction projects. There are several types of coffer dams suited to different conditions, including earth-filled, sheet pile, and cellular designs. Key considerations in selecting a coffer dam include water depth, area size, soil/river bed conditions, and potential for erosion or flooding. Proper design is needed to withstand hydrostatic pressures and ensure structural integrity until the permanent structure is complete.
This document discusses vertical drains, which are used to accelerate consolidation in saturated clays. It describes how vertical drains work by shortening drainage paths within clay. Common installation methods involve creating boreholes and placing vertical drains made of sand or prefabricated materials like sandwick or band drains. Design considerations for vertical drains include drain spacing, fill height, soil permeability, and achieving a desired consolidation level within a given time. Mathematical equations are provided for analyzing consolidation based on Terzaghi's theory involving factors like coefficient of consolidation and excess pore water pressure. An example problem demonstrates calculating degree of consolidation over time for a layered soil system using vertical drains.
Rigid pavements are concrete slabs that distribute vehicle loads through beam action. They have high flexural strength and small deflections compared to flexible pavements. The presentation discusses the types of rigid pavements including jointed plain concrete, jointed reinforced concrete, and continuously reinforced concrete pavements. It also covers the design factors for rigid pavements such as traffic loading, subgrade strength, environmental conditions, and material properties. Rigid pavements are designed to last 30 years with minimal maintenance required over the design life.
Design of rigid pavements. IRC method of design of rigid pavement. Transportation Engineering. Civil Engineering. Wheel loads on rigid pavement. Action of various stresses on rigid pavement. Highway engineering. How rigid pavements different from flexible pavements
The document outlines a course plan for a foundation engineering course. It includes 9 units that will be covered: introduction and site investigation, earth pressure, shallow foundations, pile foundations, well foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, and soil stabilization. It provides details on the number of lectures for each unit and the topics that will be covered in each lecture. Some key topics include shallow foundation design methods, pile load testing, earth pressure theories, and slope stability analysis techniques. References for the course are also provided.
Well foundations, also known as caissons, are deep foundations used to transfer structural loads through unstable soil layers to more competent soil or bedrock. They are constructed by sinking a watertight retaining structure (caisson) into the ground and then filling it with concrete. Key components include the cutting edge, well curb, bottom plug, steining, top plug, and well cap. Construction involves excavating inside the caisson while applying an air pressure differential to counter soil and groundwater pressures (pneumatic caisson). Workers are at risk of decompression sickness if pressure changes are not controlled slowly.
This document provides 10 examples of problems related to bearing capacity of foundations. The examples calculate bearing capacity using Terzaghi's analysis for different soil and foundation conditions, including cohesionless and cohesive soils, square and strip footings, and considering the water table depth. One example compares results to field plate load tests. The solutions show calculations for determining soil shear strength parameters, factor of safety, and safe bearing capacity.
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Wash boring is a fast and simple method for advancing holes in all types of soils.
Boulders and rock cannot be penetrated by this method.
The method consists in first driving a casing through which a hollow drill rod with a sharp chisel or chopping bit at the lower end is inserted.
Water is forced under pressure through the drill rod which is alternately raised and dropped and also rotated.
The resulting chopping and jetting action of the bit and water disintegrate the soil.
The cutting is forced up to the ground surface in the form of soil − water slurry through the annular space between the drill rod and the casing.
The change of soil stratification could be guessed from the rate of progress and the colour of wash water.
The samples recovered from the wash water are almost valueless for interpreting the correct geotechnical properties of soil.
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The presentation illustrates a technique for ground improvement, Grouting. In India, grouting is still not being used very much. In this presentation, I have demonstrated the basic types of grouting, goals of ground improvement and two case studies of grouting.
This lecture discusses the bearing capacity of foundations. It introduces Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory, which evaluates the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations based on a failure surface geometry. Terzaghi's equation for ultimate bearing capacity is presented. Meyerhof's and Hansen's theories are also introduced, which improved on Terzaghi's theory. Hansen's theory provides a more general bearing capacity equation that can be applied to both shallow and deep foundations. Safety factors are applied to the ultimate bearing capacity to determine allowable bearing capacity for foundation design. Settlement criteria may also control and limit the allowable bearing capacity in some cases.
Stabilization in a broad sense incorporates the various methods employed for modifying the properties of a soil to improve its engineering performance. Stabilization is being used for a variety of engineering works, the most common application being in the construction of road and airfield pavements, where the main objective is to increase the strength or stability of soil and to reduce the construction cost by making best use of locally available materials.
The document discusses different types of well foundations used in construction. It describes the key components of well foundations including the cutting edge, steining, bottom plug, top plug, and well cap. It explains the process of sinking well foundations, which involves excavating material inside the well curb to allow the well to sink vertically into the ground. Precautions like maintaining verticality and limiting tilt and shift are important during well sinking.
Pile foundations are commonly used when soil conditions require deep foundations, such as with compressible, waterlogged, or deep soils. There are various types of piles classified by function (e.g. end bearing, friction, tension), material (e.g. concrete, timber, steel), and installation method (e.g. driven, cast-in-place). The load carrying capacity of piles can be determined through dynamic formulas, static formulas, load tests, or penetration tests. Factors like pile length, structure characteristics, material availability, loading types, and costs must be considered for proper pile selection.
PLATE LOAD TEST
PRESUMPTIVE SAFE BEARING CACACITY
PLATE LOAD TEST APPARATUS / EQUIPMENT
PLATE LOAD TEST PROCEDURE
CALCULATION OF BEARING CAPACITY FROM PLATE LOAD TEST
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The document discusses types of vertical cuts for excavations including braced cuts. It describes braced cuts as excavations supported by bracing systems to minimize area and ensure stability. Various bracing systems are described including soldier beams, sheet piles, wales, and struts. Methods of designing different components of braced cuts like struts, sheet piles, and determining earth pressures and strut loads are also summarized.
The document summarizes different techniques for retaining deep excavations, including contiguous piles, secant piles, sheet piling, diaphragm walls, soldier piles with lagging, and presents case studies of their use. It discusses techniques such as contiguous piles with soil anchors used for the IT Tower Lahore project requiring excavation to a depth of 65 feet, and contiguous piling with 9 layers of anchors for the Alamgir Tower Lahore project requiring excavation to 85 feet. It also summarizes the use of slurry walls for the large Washington Convention Center project requiring excavation up to 55 feet deep.
This document provides an overview of slope stability and analysis. It defines different types of slopes as natural, man-made, infinite and finite. Common causes of slope failure like erosion, seepage, drawdown, rainfall, earthquakes and external loading are described. Key terms used in slope stability are defined, including slip zone, slip plane, sliding mass and slope angle. Types of slope failures are identified as face/slope failure, toe failure and base failure. Methods for analyzing finite slope stability, like Swedish circle method, Bishop's simplified method and Taylor's stability number are introduced. Infinite slope analysis is described for cohesionless, cohesive and cohesive-frictional soils. Example tutorial problems on slope stability calculations are
Principles and design concepts of reinforced soil wallsPrakash Ravindran
Reinforced soil walls are cost-effective retaining structures that can tolerate large settlements. They consist of layers of soil reinforced with tensile inclusions like geogrids or geotextiles. The reinforcement improves the soil strength allowing near-vertical faces to be constructed. Key advantages include flexibility, rapid construction, and ability to absorb movements. The document discusses design principles like external stability checks against sliding and bearing capacity failure. Internal stability checks reinforcement rupture and pullout capacity. Settlements, seismic design, and typical failures are also covered.
This document discusses different methods for soil stabilization, including mechanical, physical, chemical, and bituminous stabilization. Mechanical stabilization involves compacting soil to increase density and strength. Physical stabilization involves blending soils or adding admixtures to improve properties. Chemical stabilization uses lime, cement, or other chemicals like calcium chloride to react with soils and modify their characteristics. Bituminous stabilization involves adding bitumen or asphalt to seal soil pores and increase cohesion between particles. The document provides details on appropriate soil types, required quantities, and construction methods for each stabilization technique.
The document discusses various methods of soil exploration including borings, test pits, and geophysical methods. It describes the objectives of soil exploration as determining the suitable foundation type, bearing capacity, and other factors. The key methods discussed are displacement boring, wash boring, auger boring, rotary drilling, percussion drilling, and continuous sampling boring. Each method is explained along with its suitable soil conditions, advantages, and limitations.
Diaphragm wall: Construction and DesignUmer Farooq
The document discusses diaphragm walls, which are concrete or reinforced concrete walls constructed below ground using a slurry-supported trench method. Diaphragm walls can reach depths of 150 meters and widths of 0.5-1.5 meters. They are constructed using tremie installation or pre-cast concrete panels. Diaphragm walls are suitable for urban construction due to their quiet installation and lack of vibration. The document discusses different types of diaphragm walls based on materials and functions, and provides details on their design, construction process, and material requirements.
Coffer dams are temporary structures built to retain water and soil in order to create a dry work area for construction projects. There are several types of coffer dams suited to different conditions, including earth-filled, sheet pile, and cellular designs. Key considerations in selecting a coffer dam include water depth, area size, soil/river bed conditions, and potential for erosion or flooding. Proper design is needed to withstand hydrostatic pressures and ensure structural integrity until the permanent structure is complete.
This document discusses vertical drains, which are used to accelerate consolidation in saturated clays. It describes how vertical drains work by shortening drainage paths within clay. Common installation methods involve creating boreholes and placing vertical drains made of sand or prefabricated materials like sandwick or band drains. Design considerations for vertical drains include drain spacing, fill height, soil permeability, and achieving a desired consolidation level within a given time. Mathematical equations are provided for analyzing consolidation based on Terzaghi's theory involving factors like coefficient of consolidation and excess pore water pressure. An example problem demonstrates calculating degree of consolidation over time for a layered soil system using vertical drains.
Rigid pavements are concrete slabs that distribute vehicle loads through beam action. They have high flexural strength and small deflections compared to flexible pavements. The presentation discusses the types of rigid pavements including jointed plain concrete, jointed reinforced concrete, and continuously reinforced concrete pavements. It also covers the design factors for rigid pavements such as traffic loading, subgrade strength, environmental conditions, and material properties. Rigid pavements are designed to last 30 years with minimal maintenance required over the design life.
Design of rigid pavements. IRC method of design of rigid pavement. Transportation Engineering. Civil Engineering. Wheel loads on rigid pavement. Action of various stresses on rigid pavement. Highway engineering. How rigid pavements different from flexible pavements
The document outlines a course plan for a foundation engineering course. It includes 9 units that will be covered: introduction and site investigation, earth pressure, shallow foundations, pile foundations, well foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, and soil stabilization. It provides details on the number of lectures for each unit and the topics that will be covered in each lecture. Some key topics include shallow foundation design methods, pile load testing, earth pressure theories, and slope stability analysis techniques. References for the course are also provided.
Well foundations, also known as caissons, are deep foundations used to transfer structural loads through unstable soil layers to more competent soil or bedrock. They are constructed by sinking a watertight retaining structure (caisson) into the ground and then filling it with concrete. Key components include the cutting edge, well curb, bottom plug, steining, top plug, and well cap. Construction involves excavating inside the caisson while applying an air pressure differential to counter soil and groundwater pressures (pneumatic caisson). Workers are at risk of decompression sickness if pressure changes are not controlled slowly.
This document provides 10 examples of problems related to bearing capacity of foundations. The examples calculate bearing capacity using Terzaghi's analysis for different soil and foundation conditions, including cohesionless and cohesive soils, square and strip footings, and considering the water table depth. One example compares results to field plate load tests. The solutions show calculations for determining soil shear strength parameters, factor of safety, and safe bearing capacity.
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Wash boring is a fast and simple method for advancing holes in all types of soils.
Boulders and rock cannot be penetrated by this method.
The method consists in first driving a casing through which a hollow drill rod with a sharp chisel or chopping bit at the lower end is inserted.
Water is forced under pressure through the drill rod which is alternately raised and dropped and also rotated.
The resulting chopping and jetting action of the bit and water disintegrate the soil.
The cutting is forced up to the ground surface in the form of soil − water slurry through the annular space between the drill rod and the casing.
The change of soil stratification could be guessed from the rate of progress and the colour of wash water.
The samples recovered from the wash water are almost valueless for interpreting the correct geotechnical properties of soil.
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The presentation illustrates a technique for ground improvement, Grouting. In India, grouting is still not being used very much. In this presentation, I have demonstrated the basic types of grouting, goals of ground improvement and two case studies of grouting.
This lecture discusses the bearing capacity of foundations. It introduces Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory, which evaluates the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations based on a failure surface geometry. Terzaghi's equation for ultimate bearing capacity is presented. Meyerhof's and Hansen's theories are also introduced, which improved on Terzaghi's theory. Hansen's theory provides a more general bearing capacity equation that can be applied to both shallow and deep foundations. Safety factors are applied to the ultimate bearing capacity to determine allowable bearing capacity for foundation design. Settlement criteria may also control and limit the allowable bearing capacity in some cases.
Stabilization in a broad sense incorporates the various methods employed for modifying the properties of a soil to improve its engineering performance. Stabilization is being used for a variety of engineering works, the most common application being in the construction of road and airfield pavements, where the main objective is to increase the strength or stability of soil and to reduce the construction cost by making best use of locally available materials.
The document discusses different types of well foundations used in construction. It describes the key components of well foundations including the cutting edge, steining, bottom plug, top plug, and well cap. It explains the process of sinking well foundations, which involves excavating material inside the well curb to allow the well to sink vertically into the ground. Precautions like maintaining verticality and limiting tilt and shift are important during well sinking.
Pile foundations are commonly used when soil conditions require deep foundations, such as with compressible, waterlogged, or deep soils. There are various types of piles classified by function (e.g. end bearing, friction, tension), material (e.g. concrete, timber, steel), and installation method (e.g. driven, cast-in-place). The load carrying capacity of piles can be determined through dynamic formulas, static formulas, load tests, or penetration tests. Factors like pile length, structure characteristics, material availability, loading types, and costs must be considered for proper pile selection.
PLATE LOAD TEST
PRESUMPTIVE SAFE BEARING CACACITY
PLATE LOAD TEST APPARATUS / EQUIPMENT
PLATE LOAD TEST PROCEDURE
CALCULATION OF BEARING CAPACITY FROM PLATE LOAD TEST
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The document discusses types of vertical cuts for excavations including braced cuts. It describes braced cuts as excavations supported by bracing systems to minimize area and ensure stability. Various bracing systems are described including soldier beams, sheet piles, wales, and struts. Methods of designing different components of braced cuts like struts, sheet piles, and determining earth pressures and strut loads are also summarized.
The document summarizes different techniques for retaining deep excavations, including contiguous piles, secant piles, sheet piling, diaphragm walls, soldier piles with lagging, and presents case studies of their use. It discusses techniques such as contiguous piles with soil anchors used for the IT Tower Lahore project requiring excavation to a depth of 65 feet, and contiguous piling with 9 layers of anchors for the Alamgir Tower Lahore project requiring excavation to 85 feet. It also summarizes the use of slurry walls for the large Washington Convention Center project requiring excavation up to 55 feet deep.
This document discusses soil arching in granular soils. It begins with an introduction to soil arching and how it occurs when stress is transferred from yielding soil to rigid adjacent zones. It then discusses experimental evidence of arching from previous studies. Finally, it covers the mechanism of arching, factors that affect it, theories about arching stresses and shapes, and limit state analysis used to analyze arching.
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Sheet pile walls, bulkheads, and cofferdams are retaining structures used for waterfront construction and temporary works.
Sheet pile walls are continuous walls formed by driving interlocking sheet piles into the ground side by side. Bulkheads are sheet pile retaining walls along waterfronts. Cofferdams are enclosed working areas made of waterproof sheet pile walls used to exclude water during construction.
Sheet pile walls are classified based on their material (timber, concrete, steel, aluminum), support condition (cantilever or anchored), and loading scheme. Cantilever walls derive stability from soil resistance alone, while anchored walls use tie rods for additional support. Design involves calculating earth and water pressures to determine the theoretical
Sheet pile walls are constructed by driving prefabricated sheet pile sections into the ground to form retaining structures for earth and water. Sheet piles have advantages over other materials like high resistance to stresses, light weight, reusability, and long service life above or below water. They are constructed by laying out and interlocking sheet pile sections and driving them into the ground. Disadvantages include the inability to reuse sections permanently and difficulties installing in soils with debris.
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Tunnel making methods and tunnel boring machine mohammadsalikali
The document discusses various tunnel construction methods. It begins with an introduction to tunnels and their purposes. It then covers traditional/classical methods that were used until the late 19th century such as the English, German, and Austrian systems which involved hand excavation and timber supports. More modern methods discussed include cut-and-cover, drill-and-blast, tunnel boring machines (TBMs), immersed tunnels, and tunnel jacking. Factors in choosing a method include geological conditions, tunnel size/length, surface impacts, and construction speed/costs.
The greatest risk of excavation work is cave-ins. Employees can be protected from cave-ins through the use of protective systems like sloping, shielding, and shoring. A competent person must inspect excavations daily for hazards and ensure protective systems are adequately designed and installed. Other excavation hazards include oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, water accumulation, falls, and mobile equipment.
Tunnels are underground passages constructed for various purposes like transportation, utilities, and drainage. They are needed when surface excavation is uneconomical or causes too much disturbance. The document discusses the history of tunnel construction and various geological and engineering considerations involved. It describes different tunnel excavation methods based on the type of ground or rock, including drill-and-blast, tunnel boring machines, and new techniques like the New Austrian Tunnelling Method. Support methods are also discussed, ranging from timber supports in soft ground to steel arches and concrete linings in harder strata.
The document describes several excavation bracing and specialty excavation projects completed by R.C. Crawford, Inc. It provides details on projects including installing tiebacks for excavation support at a wastewater treatment plant; excavating and bracing support for a pedestrian tunnel at the University of Tennessee; installing drilled shafts and excavating a wet well for a packing plant; installing soldier piles and lagging for excavation support at a sewage pump station; and installing soldier piles for excavation of press pits at an industrial facility while working within a confined space. The projects required specialized equipment, coordination around existing structures, and sequencing to minimize impacts on operations.
This document presents information on the construction of an underground water supply tunnel in Mumbai, India. It includes sections on the introduction, salient features, materials, and construction methodology. The introduction defines tunnels and explains the need for the project to address aging pipelines and meet future water demands. The salient features section describes constructing vertical shafts and tunnels using controlled blasting and tunnel boring machines. The construction methodology section outlines the processes of well sinking, shaft construction, and tunnel construction. Images and references are also provided.
Aspects of pressure tunnel lining with special focus on pre-stressed pressure...Helmut Wannenmacher
This document discusses design criteria and construction methods for pre-stressed concrete pressure tunnels. It presents five design criteria for pressure tunnels: stability during operation, minimum principal stress, limiting water losses, rock mass permeability, and deformation characteristics. Case studies of the NTFP and Bärenwerk pressure tunnel projects in Austria are provided to illustrate how the design criteria were assessed and how pre-stressing and waterproofing were implemented in the concrete linings. The presentation concludes that pre-stressed concrete pressure tunnels provide long-term stability through intensive construction preparation and monitoring.
The document discusses using sheet piling to protect boat canal embankments. Sheet piling can be installed externally using barges and floating pontoons, avoiding the need for land acquisition or resettlement. Sheet piling provides an effective solution for stopping soil erosion and ensuring protection against erosion. It forms a continuous retaining wall that can withstand harsh conditions for decades with little maintenance.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document discusses the strut-and-tie model approach for analyzing and designing concrete structures. It provides an overview of the strut-and-tie model methodology, including key concepts such as struts, ties, nodes, and modeling techniques. Examples are given to illustrate strut-and-tie models for different structural elements like beams, slabs, corbels, and joints. Design considerations such as limiting stresses and reinforcement details are also covered.
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1. Determine the total load on the mat = 9 x 100 t = 900 t
2. The area of the mat = 6 x 6 = 36 m^2
3. Since the resultant load passes through the center of gravity of the mat, the pressure distribution will be uniform.
q = Total Load/Area of mat = 900/36 = 25 t/m^2
4. Divide the mat into strips ABFE in the directions shown.
5. The S.F. diagram for strip ABFE will be as shown below with max SF at mid span = 25 x 6/2 = 150 t
6. The B.M. diagram for strip ABFE
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4) Calculating free pile length and location of fixity based on soil properties.
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1. Under the guidance of
Prof. Kalyan Kumar Chattopadhyay
Submitted By:
Yogesh Kr Pandey
Exam roll: 110904034
2. Introduction
An excavation supported by suitable bracing system are called
braced cut. These excavation support systems are used to,
• Minimize the excavation area,
• Keep the sides of deep excavations stable, and
• Ensure that movements of soil will not cause damage to
neighboring structures or to utilities in the surrounding
ground.
3. The design of braced cuts involves two distinct but
interrelated features, namely
Stability of excavation, ground movement, control of
water into the excavation, effect of adjoining
structures and so on.
Design of structural elements i.e sheet pile, struts or
anchors and so forth.
4.
5. Type I use of soldier beams
•Soldier beam is driven into the ground before excavation and is a
vertical steel or timber beam.
•Laggings, which are horizontal timber planks, are placed between
soldier beams as the excavation proceeds.
•When the excavation reaches the desired depth, wales and struts
(horizontal steel beams) are installed. The struts are horizontal
compression members.
6. Type II: Use of Sheet Piles
•Interlocking sheet piles are driven in to the soil before excavation.
•Wales and struts are inserted immediately after excavation reaches
the appropriate depth.
8. Vertical Timber Sheeting: Vertical timber sheeting consisting of planks about
8 to 10 cm thick are driven around the boundary of the proposed excavation to
some depth below the base of the excavation. The soil between the sheeting is
then excavated. The sheeting is held in place by a system of wales and struts.
The wales are horizontal beams running parallel to the excavation wall. The
wales are supported by horizontal struts which extend from side to side of the
excavation. However, if the excavations are relatively wide, it becomes
economical to support the wales by inclined struts, known as rakers. For
inclined struts to be successful, it is essential that the soil at the base of the
excavation be strong enough to provide adequate reaction. If the soil can be
temporarily support itself an excavation of limited depth without an external
support, the timber sheeting can be installed in the open or in a partially
completed excavation. Vertical timber sheeting is economical up to a depth of
4 to 6 m.
10. Steel Sheet Pile: In this method, the steel sheet piles are driven
along the sides of the proposed excavation. As the soil is excavated
from the enclosure, wales and struts are placed. The wales are
made of steel. The struts may be of steel or wood. As the
excavation progresses, another set of wales and struts is inserted.
The process is continued till the excavation is complete. It is
recommended that the sheet piles should be driven several meters
below the bottom of excavation to prevent local heaves. If the width
of a deep excavation is large, inclined bracing may be used.
Steel sheet pile
11. Soldier Beams: Soldier beams are H-piles which are driven at a
spacing of 1.5 to 2.5 m around the boundary of the proposed excavation. As
the excavation proceeds, horizontal timber planks called laggings are placed
between the soldier beams. When the excavation advances to a suitable
depth, wales and struts are inserted. The lagging is properly wedged
between the pile flanges or behind the back flange.
Soldier Beam
12. Tie Backs: In this method, no bracing in the form of struts or
inclined rakers is provided. Therefore, there is no hindrance to the
construction activity to be carried out inside the excavated area. The
tie back is a rod or a cable connected to the sheeting or lagging on
one side and anchored into soil (or rock) outside the excavation area.
Inclined holes are drilled into the soil (or rock), and the hole is
concreted. An enlargement or a bell is usually formed at the end of
the hole. Each tie back is generally prestressed the depth of
excavation is increased further to cope with the increased tension.
13. Use of Slurry Trenches: An alternative to use of sheeting and
bracing system, which is being increasingly used these days, is the
construction of slurry trenches around the area to be excavated and is
kept filled with heavy, viscous slurry of a bentonite clay-water mixture.
The slurry stabilizes the walls of the trench, and thus the excavation can
be done without sheeting and bracing. Concrete is then placed through
a tremie. Concrete displaces the slurry. Reinforcement can also be
placed before concreting, if required. Generally, the exterior walls of the
excavation are constructed in a slurry trench.
Slurry Trench
15. Lateral earth pressure is the pressure that soil exerts against a
structure in a sideways, mainly horizontal direction. Since most open
cuts are excavated in stages within the boundaries of sheet pile
walls or walls consisting of soldier piles and laggings and since
struts are inserted progressively as the excavation proceeds, the
walls are likely to deform (as shown in figure below). Little inward
movement can occur at the top of the cut after the first strut is
inserted
Typical pattern of deformation of vertical wall (Braced cuts)
17. In Sand
Following figures shows various recommendations for earth
pressure distribution behind sheeting This pressure, pa may be
expressed as
0.8γHKa
Terzaghi and Peck’s Peck’s earth
pressure distribution for loose
sand
18. 0.8γHKa
Terzaghi and Peck’s earth pressure
distribution for dense sand
0.8γHKa
Tschebotarioff’s Peck’s earth pressure
distribution
H
H
19. 0.65γHKa
Peck, Hansen and Thornburn’s
Peck’s earth pressure distribution
for moist and dry sands
H
Where,, γ= unit weight
H= height of the cut
Ka= Rankine’s active pressure coefficient.
20. Cuts in Clay
The given figures represent the different earth pressure distribution
recommendations for clay. In clay braced cuts becomes unstable
due to bottom heave .To ensure the stability of braced system
γH/cb must be kept less than 6, where γH/cb is the undrained shear
strength of soil below base or excavation level.
For plastic clay by Peck
21. H
Neutral earth pressure ratio
method by Tschebotarioff
H Peck, Hanson and Thornburn’s
diagram when γH/c ≤ 4
22. H
Peck, Hanson and Thornburn’s
diagram when γH/c > 4
As the most probable value of any individual strut load is about
25 percent lower than the maximum as obtained from
Peck, Hanson and Thornburn’s earth pressure distribution
theories, so among all the given earth pressure distribution
profiles, Peck, Hanson and Thornburn’s earth pressure
distribution theories are most widely and popularly used
23. Pressure envelope for cuts in layered soil
Sometimes, layers of both sand and clay are encountered when a braced
cut is being constructed. In this case, Peck (1943) proposed that an
equivalent value of cohesion should be determined according to the
formula,
cav = [γsKsHs
2tanФs’ + (H-HS)n’qu]
The average unit weight of the layers may be expressed as,
γa H =[ γs Hs + ( H - HS ) γc ]
24. Where,
H = total height of cut
γs = unit weight of sand
Ks = lateral earth pressure coefficient for sand layer ( =1 )
Hs = height of sand layer
Фs’= effective angle of friction of sand
qu= unconfined compression strength of clay
n’= a coefficient of progressive failure (ranging from 0.5 to 1.0
average value 0.75)
γc = saturated unit weight of clay layer
•Once the average values of cohesion and unit weight are
determined, the pressure envelopes in clay can be used to
design the cuts
25. Similarly, when several clay layers are encountered in the cut, the
average undrained cohesion becomes
Cav = (c1H1 + c2H2 + ...... + cnHn)
The average unit weight is now,
γa =[ γ1 H1 + γ 2H2 + ... + γn Hn ]
Where,
c1,c2,...., cn = undrained cohesion in layer 1,2,...,n
H1 , H2 ,..., Hn = thickness of layers 1, 2, ... , n
26. Limitations of the Pressure Envelope
When using the pressure envelope just described, following points are to
be noted:
The pressure envelopes are sometimes referred to a apparent pressure
envelope. However, the actual pressure distribution is a function of the
construction sequence and relative flexibility of wall.
They apply to excavation having depths greater than about 6m
They are based on the assumption that water table is below the bottom
of the cut.
Sand is assumed to be drained with zero pore water pressure.
Clay is assumed to be undrained and pore water pressure is not
considered
28. Tributary Area Method
The load on a strut is equal to the load resulting
from pressure distribution over the tributary area over that strut.
For e.g Strut load PB in the fig. is the load on the tributary area 1-
2-3-4.
29. Equivalent Beam Method:
In this method entire depth is split into segments of
simply supported beams and reactions can then be determined by
standard process.
31. Heaving in Clay Soil
The danger of heaving is greater if the bottom of the cut is
soft clay. Even in a soft clay bottom, two types of failure are
possible. They are
Case 1: When the clay below the cut is homogeneous at
least up to a depth equal 0.7 B where B is the width of the
cut.
Case 2: When a hard stratum is met within a depth equal to
0.7 B.
32. Case:1
The anchorage load block of
soil a b c d in Fig. (a) of width
(assumed) at the level of the
bottom of the cut per unit
length may be expressed as
The vertical pressure q per
unit length of a
horizontal, ba, is
33. The bearing capacity qu per unit area at level ab is
qu = Ncc = 5.7c
Where, Nc =5.7
The factor of safety against heaving is
Because of the geometrical condition, it has been found that the width
cannot exceed 0.7 B . Substituting this value for
,
For excavations of limited length L, the factor of safety can be modified to
34. Where, B’=T (thickness of clay below the base of excavation) or B/ (whichever
is smaller)
In 2000, Chang suggested few revisions, with his
modification, equation takes the form
B’=T if T B/
B’ = B/ if T> B/
B’’= B’
35. Case: 2
Replacing 0.75B by D in Eq, the
factor of safety is represented by
For a cut in soft clay with a
constant value of cu below the
bottom of the cut, D in Eq.
becomes large, and Fs
approaches the value
36. Ns is termed as Stability Number. The stability number is a
useful indicator of potential soil movements. The soil
movement is smaller for smaller values of Ns.
37. Heaving in Cohesionless Soil
A bottom failure in cohesionless soils may occur because of a piping, or
quick, condition if the hydraulic gradient h/L is too large. A flow net
analysis may be used to estimate when a quick condition may occur.
Possible remedies are to drive the piling deeper to increase the length of
the flow path L of Fig or to reduce the hydraulic head h by less pumping
from inside the cell. In a few cases it may be possible to use a surcharge
inside the cell.
Fig. (a) condition for piping or quick, conditions ;(b) conditions for blow in
38. In Fig. 16(b ) the bottom of the excavation may blow in if the
pressure head hw indicated by the piezometer is too great, as follows
(SF = 1.0):
γwhw= γshs
This equation is slightly conservative, since the shear, or wall
adhesion, on the walls of the cofferdam is neglected. On the other
hand, if there are soil defects in the impervious layer, the blow-in
may be local; therefore, in the absence of better data, the equality
as given should be used. The safety factor is defined as
39. BJERRUM AND EIDE (1956) METHOD OF ANALYSIS
This method of analysis is applicable in the cases
where the braced cuts are rectangular, square or
circular in plan or the depth of excavation exceeds the
width of the cut.
In this analysis the braced cut is visualized
as a deep footing whose depth and horizontal
dimensions are identical to those at the bottom of the
braced cut. The theory of Skempton for computing Nc
(bearing capacity factor) for different shapes of footing
is made use of.
40. Figure gives values of Nc as a function of H/B for
long, circular or square footings. For rectangular
footings, the value of Nc may be computed by the
expression:
41. NC (rect) = (0.84 + 0.16B/L) NC (sq)
Where,
L = length of excavation.
B = width of excavation
The factor of safety for bottom heave may be expressed as
Where,
q, is the uniform surcharge load.
42. Design of Various Components of Bracing
Struts: The strut is a compression member whose load-carrying
capacity depends upon slenderness ratio, l/r. The effective length ‘l’ of
the member can be reduced by providing vertical and horizontal
supports at intermediate points. The load carried by a strut can be
determined from the pressure envelope. The struts should have a
minimum vertical spacing of about 2.5 m. In the case of braced cuts in
clayey soils, the depth of the first strut below the ground surface
should be less than the depth of tensile crack (Zc), which is equal to ,
Zc= (2c/ γ)
While calculating the load carried by various struts, it is generally assumed
that the sheet piles (or soldier beams) are hinged at all the strut levels expect
for the top and bottom struts.
43. Determination of strut load ;(a) section and plan of cut;
(b) Method for determining strut loads
44. Steps
Draw the pressure envelope of the braced cut and also show the
proposed strut level. Strut levels are marked A, B, C and D.
Determine the reactions for two simple cantilever beams (top and
bottom) and all the simple beams between. These reactions are
A, B1,B2,C1,C2 and D.
The strut loads may be calculated as
PA= (A) (s)
PB= (B1+B2) (s)
Pc= (C1+C2) (s)
PD= (D) (s)
Where PA,PB,PC,PD are the loads to be taken by individual struts at
levels A,B,C and D respectively
Knowing the strut loads at each level and intermediate bracing
condition allows selections for the proper selection from the steel
construction manual.
45. WALES
They are considered as horizontal beams pinned at strut levels. The
maximum bending moment will depend upon the span “s” and loads on the
struts. As the strut loads are different at various levels, maximum bending
moment would also be different.
At level A, Mmax : (A)(s2)/8
At level B, Mmax : (B1 +B2)(s2)/8
At level C, Mmax : (C1 + C2)(s2)/8
At level D, Mmax : (D)(s2)/8
once the maximum bending moment has been computed, the section modulus
is computed as,
S= (Mmax)/( σall)
σall = Allowable bearing stress.
46. SHEET PILES
Sheet piles act as vertical plates supported at strut levels.
The maximum bending moments in various sections such as
A, B, C, D is determined. Once the maximum bending moments
have been computed, the section modulus of the sheet pile can be
computed and the section chosen.
49. Design of Braced Sheeting in Cuts
Sheet piles are used to retain the sides of the
cuts in sands and clays. The sheet piles are kept
in position by wales and struts. The first brace
location should not exceed the depth of the
potential tension cracks.
2
45tan
2
0
c
h
Since the formation of cracks will increase the
lateral pressure against the sheeting and if the
cracks are filled with water, the pressure will be
increased even more. The sheeting of a cut is
flexible and is restrained against deflection at the
first series of struts. The deflection, therefore, is
likely to be as shown in Fig. (a). The pressure
distribution on sheet pile walls to retain sandy soil
and clay soil are shown in Figs. (b) and (c)
respectively.
a
b
c
50. Design
1. The sheet pile is considered as continuous beam
supported on wales either cantilevered at
top, fixed, partially fixed, hinged, or
cantilevered at the bottom depending upon the
amount of penetration below the excavation
line.
2. Bending moment and shearing force diagram
are then obtained using moment distribution
method.
3. Section of the sheet pile is then designed in the
conventional way for the maximum bending
moment.
A fast way of designing sheeting is to assume
conditions as shown in Fig. (d). The top is
treated as a cantilever beam including the first
two struts. The remaining spans between struts
are considered as simple beams with a hinge or
cantilever at the bottom.
Struts are designed as columns subjected to an
axial force. The wales as continuous members
or simply supported members pinned at the
d
52. #1 A long trench is excavated in medium dense sand for the foundation of a
multi-storey building. The sides of the trench are supported with sheet pile
walls fixed in place by struts and wales as shown in figure below. The soil
properties are:
γ = 18.5KN/m3; c=0 ; Ф = 38o
Determine:
(a) The pressure distribution on the walls with respect to depth.
(b) Strut loads. The struts are placed horizontally at distances L =
4 m centre to centre.
(c) The maximum bending moment for determining the pile wall
section.
(d) The maximum bending moments for determining the section of
the wales.
53.
54. (a) For a braced cut in sand use the apparent pressure envelope given
in Fig. 20.28 b. The equation for pa is
pa = 0.65 γ H KA = 0.65 x 18.5 x 8 tan2 (45 - 38/2) = 23 kN/m2
b) Strut loads
The reactions at the ends of struts A, B and C are represented by RA, RB
and Rc respectively
For reaction RA , take moments about B
RA x3 = 4x23x4/2
or RA = 184/3 = 61.33 kN
RB1 = 23 x 4 - 61.33 = 30.67 kN
Due to the symmetry of the load distribution,
RB1 = RB2 = 30.67 kN, and RA = Rc = 61.33 kN.
Now the strut loads are (for L = 4 m)
Strut A, PA = 61.33 x 4 = 245 kN
Strut B, PB = (RB1 + RB2) x 4 = 61.34 x 4 = 245 kN
Strut C, Pc = 245 kN
55. (c)Moment of the pile wall section
To determine moments at different points it is necessary to draw a diagram
showing the shear force distribution.
Consider sections DB1 and B2E of the wall in Fig. (b). The distribution of
the shear forces are shown in Fig. (c) along with the points of zero shear.
The moments at different points may be determined as follows
MA = 0.5 x 1 x 23 = 11.5 kN- m
Mc = 0.5x 1 x 23 = 1 1.5 kN- m
Mm = 0.5 x 1.33 x 30.67 = 20.4 kN- m
Mn =0.5 x 1.33 x 30.67 = 20.4 kN- m
The maximum moment Mmax = 20.4kN-m. A suitable section of sheet pile
can be determined as per standard practice.
(d) Maximum moment for wales
The bending moment equation for wales is
Mmax = (RL2)/8
Where R = maximum strut load = 245 kN
L = spacing of struts = 4 m
Mmax = (245 x 42)/8 = 490 kN-m
A suitable section for the wales can be determined as per standard
practice.
56. #2 The cross section of a long braced cut is shown in Figure
a. Draw the earth-pressure envelope.
b. Determine the strut loads at levels A, B, and C.
c. Determine the section modulus of the sheet pile section required.
d. Determine a design section modulus for the wales at level B.
e. Calculate the factor of safety against heave (L= 20m, T= 1.5m and q= 0)
(Note: The struts are placed at 3 m, centre to centre, in the plan.) Use σall = 170 x
103 kN/m2
γ = 18 kN/m2; c= 35 kN/m2 and H= 7m
57. (a) Given: γ = 18 kN/m2; c= 35 kN/m2 and H= 7m. So ,
Thus , the pressure envelope will be like the one as shown in previous figure
and the maximum pressure intensity Pa,
Pa = 0.3 γ H = (0.3) (18) (7) = 37.8 kN/m2
(b)To calculate the strut load, examine fig. b, taking moments abount
B1, we have MB1 = 0,
RA x 2.5 – 0.5 x 37.8 x 1.75 x (1.75 + 1.75/3 ) – 1.75 x 37.8 x (1.75/2) = 0
RA = 54.02 kN/m
Also vertical forces = 0 . Thus,
0.5 x 1.75x 37.8 + 37.8 x 1.75 = RA + RB1
Therefore, RB1 = 45.2 kN/m
Due to symmetry,
RB2 = 45.2kN/m
RC = 54.02 kN/m
58. Hence the horizontal strut loads ,
Pa = RA x Horizontal spacing(s) = 54.02 x 3 = 162.06 kN
Pb = (RB1+ RB2 ) x s = (45.02 +45.02) x 3 = 271.2 kN
Pc =RC x s = 54.02 x 3 = 162.06kN
(c) Location of the point of maximum moment, i.e. shear force is zero,
37.8(x) = 45.2
Therefore, x= 1.196m from B
Moment at A= 0.5x1x (37.8/1.75 x1) x 0.33 = 3.6 kN-m/m of wall
Moment at E (point of maximum moment)
= 45.2x 1.196 – 37.8 x 1.196x 1.196/2 = 27.03kN-m/m of wall.
Therefore section modulus of sheet pile
S= (Mmax / σall) = (27.03)/(170x 103)= 15.9 x 10-5m3/m of wall
59. (d) the reaction at level B has been calculated in part b. Hence,
Mmax =(RB1 + RB2)S2 / 8 = (45.2 + 45.2)32 / 8 = 101.7 kN-m
And section modulus s = = (Mmax / σall) = (101.7)/(170x 103)= 0.598x 10-3 m3
(e)Factor of safety against heave is given by the equation,
Where,
L=20m; c=35kN/m2 ;Nc = 5.7 ; γ = 18 kN/m2 ; H= 7m ; B=3m ;q=0
B/ = 3/ = 2.12m
B’=T = 1.5m
B’’= = 1.5x = 2.12m
61. The wall is supported by “rakers,” or inclined struts. The
bottom ends of the rakers are raced against the central
part of the building foundation slab.