PARAMETRIC STUDY OF A DISCONTINUOUS ROCK MEDIUM AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE DESIGN OF AN UNDERGROUND STRUCTURAL SUPPORT USING A TWO-DIMENSIONAL FINITE ELEMENT TECHNIQUE

Finite element analysis is used to model the geometry, loads, and construction sequence of the Dupont Circle subway station of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings Symposium on Rock Mechanics 20th, Austin, Texas, 4-6 June 1979.
• Corporate Authors:

  University of Texas, Austin

  Cockrell Hall
  Austin, TX  United States  78712
• Authors:
  • Dendrou, B
  • Van Dillen, D
  • Sennett, R E
• Conference:
  • Proceedings Symposium on Rock Mechanics 20th, Austin, Texas, 4-6 June 1979.
• Publication Date: 1979

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 525-533

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Finite element method; Parametric equations; Railroad stations; Rock mechanics; Structural design; Subways
• Identifier Terms: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
• Old TRIS Terms: Station design; Subway construction
• Subject Areas: Construction; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00361798
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Conf Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1982 12:00AM