Numerical Analysis of Rigid Inclusion Behavior under Lateral Loads

A numerical study using the finite element method was performed with the purpose of examining the lateral load response of rigid inclusion-supported footings. The lateral load behavior of rigid inclusion-supported footings is currently poorly understood. Uncertainty exists in regards to the performance of these systems under lateral loading. The results of the numerical study confirm earlier findings that show that the load transfer platform, a bridging granular mattress and one of the main components of a rigid inclusion-supported footing system, plays an important role in determining the capacity and response of such systems to lateral loading.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784480441.004
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • © 2017 American Society of Civil Engineers.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  1801 Alexander Bell Drive
  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • Rivera, Alfonso J
  • Olgun, C Guney
  • Brandon, Thomas L
  • Masse, Frederic
• Conference:
  • Geotechnical Frontiers 2017
  • Location: Orlando Florida, United States
  • Date: 2017-3-12 to 2017-3-15
• Publication Date: 2017

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Monograph Title: Geotechnical Frontiers 2017: Transportation Facilities, Structures, and Site Investigation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bearing capacity; Finite element method; Footings; Numerical analysis; Uncertainty
• Uncontrolled Terms: Lateral loads
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01686924
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780784480441
• Files: TRIS, ASCE
• Created Date: Nov 26 2018 4:55PM