Viscoelastic models for creep behavior of Bangkok soils | |
| Author | Vigneswaran, Rasaratnam |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ST-91-27 |
| Subject(s) | Soils--Thailand--Bangkok Soils--Creep |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The solution is presented for the settlement of the Reclining Buddha Image, Wat Po, Bangkok, due to creep of soil. The soil medium is assumed as a homogeneous viscoelastic half space and the creep characteristic of the soil is represented with a viscoelastic model consists of two Kelvin models in series with a dashpot. The method of separation of variables is adopted to find the surf ace settlement of the viscoelastic half space from elastostatic solution. Settlements at several locations inside the wiharn are predicted for seven years. The traffic induced vibration level on the Reclining Buddha Image is analysed from the vibration measurements taken near and on the Buddha image. The comparison of the traffic vibration is made with failure criteria given in German Standard DIN 4150 and Building Research Establishment. |
| Year | 1991 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Karasudhi, Pisidhi |
| Examination Committee(s) | Maekawa, Koichi ;Kamol Vajarasathira |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Norwegian Government |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1991 |