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A LINEAR ELASTIC FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF THE DOWN HOLE PLATE LOAD TEST

A finite element analysis of a new foundation investigation test called the down hole plate load (DHPL) test has been carried out. The test is a variation to the conventional screw plate load test that has been used in sandy and silty soils and in soft clays, mainly by European investigators. The Civil Engineering Department of the University of Adelaide has been developing the DHPL test to fulfil the need for an economical and reliable in situ test for the measurement of the strength and settlement properties of the stiff hindmarsh type clays predominant in the Adelaide area. In this work the finite element program package NONSAP is used. A load is applied through a vertical steel rod attached to a horizontal steel disc at some distance below a cylindrical shaft in an elastic soil medium. Various conditions of upper boundary geometry are considered in conjunction with changes to the linear elastic parameters. Results are being assessed through comparison with available theoretical and numerical solutions. This thesis was submitted as part of the degree of Master of Engineering Science in the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Adelaide. (TRRL)

  • Corporate Authors:

    University of Adelaide

    North Terrace
    Adelaide, South Australia  Australia  5005
  • Authors:
    • Butcher, M J
  • Publication Date: 1981-3

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  • Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: 134 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00349443
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: ARRB
  • Report/Paper Numbers: Monograph
  • Files: ITRD, TRIS
  • Created Date: May 28 1982 12:00AM